“Loren Stillman Quartet, with his new album, "It Could Be Anything" (Fresh Sound New Talent) Mr. Stillman reinforces his reputation as an alto saxophonist with an inquisitive relationship to jazz tradition.”

-Nate Chinen, NY Times

“The alto saxophonist Loren Stillman communicates great intensity but not a lot of drama. He’s an intuitive self-regulating improvisor, averse to any flourish that calls attention to itself. What you hear in his playing is the real time synthesis of information, chiefly melodic and harmonic, and the rigorous subtlety of his response.”

-Nate Chinen, NY Times

“In this first hearing I believe that as a writer and a stylist, he (Stillman) has found a previously unoccupied slot in the jazz spectrum, which is a very rare thing in deed.”

-Anthony Troon, Jazz Review UK

“Mr. Stillman writes music that’s intricate but unforced and devoid of pretension…just as important, he has a distinctive sound on his instrument — full but dry, with only the slightest intimation of vibrato — and he shows restraint and consideration in his solos. When a song opens up rhythmically, as happens often here, he sets an agenda without closing off alternative options. He’s a watchful sort of improviser, rigorous about everything, including the unknown.”

-Nate Chinen, NY Times Review Blind Date

“Loren Stillman is one of New York's best alto saxophonists. Stillman can evoke the lyrical alto of Lee Konitz and the multi-phonic attack of post-Coltrane tenors. You'll never hear a stock lick, even over the most lick friendly progression.”

-David Adler, JazzTimes Magazine

“The magic, that which entrances, is not technique, although Stillman obviously can play anything his mind hears. He is that special player, one who is totally free. Stillman projects a searching intelligence far beyond his years with every note.”

-Budd Kopman, Cadence Magazine