16/11/0007 Don Emanuel/Coljazz

Steve Waterman/Matt Wates gig-Chatham.
"Dave Barry is just one of the very best drummers this country has produced. His hand independence is second to none but his tremendous technical ability does not overwhelm. He was in turn, hard swinging and agressive, subtle and sensitive. His brush work was also exemplary.

03/08/0007 Andrew Vine-Yorkshire Post

"Barry is usually found under tenorman Don Weller's leadership, but here he debuts as a leader with enjoyable results. Weller is aboard, alongside trumpeter Steve Waterman and that fine pianist John Donaldson, for a programme of originals. Weller's playing on the likes of 'Jiggery Pokery' and 'My Lips Are Sealed' is worth the price of admission alone. Barry is a model of good drumming, preferring to push the band along rather than hogging the limelight."

16/07/0007 Peter Bacon-The Birmingham Post

"Drummer Dave Barry is familiar from countless bands, most especially in my memory with Tim Whitehead, but this is the first disc to be released under his name.
As a member of Don Weller's band it's natural that the saxophonist should be in the front line here, alongside trumpeter Steve Waterman. Their tones contrast wonderfully, Waterman high and bright and Weller low and tarnished.
On piano is the ever-inventive John Donaldson, another Barry compadre, and on bass is Arnie Somogyi, also from the Whitehead days.
A lively and exuberant collection, as on the button as the man at the helm, and full of interesting influences from Chick Corea to the blues."