“Mr. Asaro at the piano is a one man orchestra,
his left hand often representing reeds and strings,
the right hand a Sousa-influenced brass band.”
—Alvin Klein, New York Times
“The real star of the show is Paul Asaro, a fabulous
jazz pianist who will keep your feet tapping and
your eyes on his amazing hands.”
—Toby Zinman, Philadelphia City Paper
“Paul Asaro has a rich honky tonk flair and
a stride technique that recalls Fats Waller in his prime.”
—Lawrence Bommer, Chicago Reader
“Asaro is a sensitive accompanist,
underpinning Obba Babatunde’s vocalism
with a sturdy beat and attentive flexibility.”
—Clifford A. Ridley, The Philadelphia Inquirer
“There is a new light shining
among the stars of the stride heavens,
and his name is Paul Asaro.”
—Robert Ault, Sedalia Rag
