"Misha is one of the premier pianists in modern jazz today. His impeccable technique and harmonic knowledge, in my opinion, ranks Misha alongside standout modernists such as Mulgrew Miller, Brad Mehldau, and Bill Charlap. Misha also has rhythmic intensity and drive reminiscent of McCoy Tyner. He is also a great "comper" (accompanist). No doubt, the music world will soon hear a lot of Misha Tsiganov." Joe Chambers
"Misha Tsiganov is a brilliant musician and composer who has keen harmonic sensibilities and drive. His rhythmic, joyful approach is exciting to hear and watch, yet it is soft and smooth; reminiscent of John Hicks and George Cables. Mishas time has come. Norman Hedman
"... one of the best releases of 2007 (Always Going West), ace pianist Tsiganov reveals more of his compositional genius... a mastery of the intricacies of post-bebop piano..." John Stevenson / ejazznews full review
"Tsiganov drives his band into the fast lane amid a string of rapidly-flowing and vivacious bop workouts, while sustaining a group-centric vibe throughout... demonstrates great sensitivity due to his moments of restraint and penchant for executing dynamics when it counts... crafty arrangements and impressive technique sparks a prismatic musical vista... No doubt, Tsiganov is one to watch." Glenn Astarita / allaboutjazz full review
"Tsiganov is a well-balanced, lyrical pianist... He writes strong tunes... sophisticated, confident musicianship... like the best jazz recordings, its validity grows on you and the music gets into your mind." Thomas Conrad / JazzTimes, February 2008 issue full review
"...Tsiganov picks up the musical baton and raises the bar even higher with his dazzling bebop style." Michael P. Gladstone / allaboutjazz full review
"Tsiganovs latest advance is Always Going West, a forward-looking session combining bop and latin influences with tasteful execution... He drives the piece with his flashy keyboard technique... plays with admirable restraint and subtlety... wonderful keyboard exploration..." Tom Ineck / Berman Music Foundation full review
"... this album displays straight-ahead, bebop, and post-bop, with a smattering of Latin stylings... music is very upbeat, lively, and charged throughout... Tsiganov proves he is a seasoned and skilled composer and pianist... he achieves a solid, sophisticated, well-structured musical vision... he is surely a musician we will be hearing a lot more of in the future." Veronica Timpanelli / JazzReview full review
"Misha Tsiganov displays dexterity and beauty...making the piano keys dance and sing." Dee Dee McNeil / Cadence Magazine
"... presents him (Misha) not only as an outstanding composer, but also as an sophisticated and skilled arranger... clear and comprehensible style, beautiful sound, without loosing any musical idea... album was constructed very logically, musical texture is rich and polished..." Konstantin Volkov / Jazz.Ru Magazine
"... best from the East... The writing by Tsiganov is flexing, creative, responsive to the inner clock..." jazzweek.com
"...Tsiganov leads a quintet through a set of originals that sit solidly in the mainstream vernacular with touches of Latin percussion around the edges. There is plenty of refined craftsmanship on display and the musicianship is faultless." Michael Rosenstein / Cadence Magazine
"Its fabulous and classy (Always Going West). Reminds me a lot of Miles's quintets with Tony Williams, Hancock, Shorter, and Carter....." John Stevenson
"...pianist Misha Tsiganov builds a well-constructed solo... plays an energetic improvisation, full of melodic invention... carefully develops his ideas, cleverly growing his initial thought into an engaging solo..." Latin Jazz Corner / Chip Boaz
PowerLight Records Catalog J 0100
Misha Tsiganov - piano, Alexei Tsiganov - vibes, Alex Sipiagin - trumpet, Boris Kozlov - bass, Antonio Sanchez - drums Demo ~2 min in mp3 format
"The brothers Tsiganov - pianist Misha and vibraphonist Alexei - have established a reputation in the rhythmic realm of Latin jazz ... It is a well-balanced affair. The brothers share and share alike, each contributing five compositions and both getting time for solo expression. Misha and Alexei are accomplished jazz improvisers, which makes for some lively interplay as they trade licks on their respective instruments. Kindred spirits, indeed." from review by Tom Ineck, Berman Music Foundation.
"With the exception of Pat Metheny Group drummer Antonio Sanchez, all of the personnel on the disc are Russian-born, New York-resident jazz stars. Pianist Misha Tsiganov and his vibraphone playing sibling Alexei, trumpeter Alex Sipiagin, and acoustic bassist Boris Kozlov, are all carving their respective niches on the New York jazz scene. They etch a place on this outing, more specifically, as enthusiastic, ace improvisers on predominantly bossa- and samba-oriented numbers. Its an infectious rhythmic concoction." from review by John Stevenson, Jazz and beyond ...
