“Nick Sanders is a young pianist, originally from New Orleans, with a precise touch and a wealth of information at his command...”
— Nate Chinen, The New York Times
“Entertaining enough to catch your ear, and intelligent enough to tickle your mind, Sanders’ sound is that of a stellar young musician carving out a unique place for himself in today’s music scene. Lean, acrobatic and endlessly inventive, Sanders’ style abounds with unexpected phrases and surprising flourishes—the kind of playing that never sits still. As a soloist, Sanders is a mad genius— hauntingly melodic and utterly unpredictable. Just when you think you’ve mapped his trajectory, he’s gone in a new direction, spinning off fresh, unconventional phrases.”
— Brian Zimmerman, Downbeat Magazine Editor’s Pick
“Pianist Nick Sanders shares a number of characteristics with Thelonious Monk: economy, love of melody, a respect for traditional forms, rhythmic eccentricity, a deep sense of humor, and a compositional voice all his own. ”
