Manuel Dunkel

"Just as in a jam session the main action on this album happens on the up-tempo tunes. These cats sure like to burn!"

"While this hard-swinging combo is stylistically firmly rooted in the past, the delivery is rather fresh."

"Riitta Paakki and her band never show off. They work together admirably well, delivering a delightful musical experience."

"The interplay between the hard-charging and the low-key provides a tantalising backdrop for Paakki’s masterful playing and compositions."