01/10/2006 Jack Massarik, Jazzwise

"From moment to moment (Downes') evocations leap from hairy rock-tinged John Scofield (Killer Joe), to howling Hendrix (Straight No Chaser) to rhapsodic-acoustic Ralph Towner (View in Blue).
"His alert comping enables Pearce's trumpet to really stretch out over Coe and Bruce's beats. Pearce has always demonstrated a naturally elegant turn of phrase and a secure lip that, unlike others, rarely if ever lets him down."

12/01/2005 Mike Flynn, Jazzwise

This is a band forging a strong identity with unabashed playing and forthright delivery,

12/12/2004 Dave Gelly, The Observer

"Tone, nuance and balance are their strong points.Pete Downes (the 'PD' of the title) plays guitar, both electric and acoustic, with a distinctively bright and crystalline sound, while bassist Andy Coe and drummer Tim Bruce match him to perfection."

12/12/2004 Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal International

Sounding both relaxed and contemporary simultaneously. These three are well versed in the art of collective improvisation and seamlessly interwoven lines.