" ....... The depth and variety of the material combined with the stunning musicianship means that the CD flows from one idea to the next effortlessly. Atwill's bass playing on both acoustic and electric variations shows him to be one of the premier bassists in the world but listen too to the stunning solos especially by Greg Heath, Kim Patterson, Roger Manins, Gordon Rytmeister, Greg Tell and all on many tracks. There are far too many high points and excellent performances to mention in this review and in any case words cannot ever convey the message of music. I made this my "CD of the Week" on my UK Jazz Radio show and I have no doubt it will be my "CD of 2010"

- Mark Robinson

".....................from the self-explanatory titles on Bass Bop and Take The MonkTrane, vibrant Latin-inflected tunes, the ethereal ECM sound of Patchwork Quilt (Heath in Garbarek mode), post-Weather Report manoeuvres (Wears the Melody, How Can I Forget You) and other across-the-spectrum styles, this one keeps you guessing, constantly impressed and -- if it comes as a little less than coherent for all that -- you have to acknowledge the excellent playing by all.

Atwill sometimes lets his inner Jaco show too, and at such times -- and for the consistency of his compositions -- you can see why he would have little trouble getting the other players to join him in this project.

Nominated for the 2010 Jazz Album of the Year at the NZ Music Awards. "

- Graham Reid

"....... It is no surprise then that this talented composer should produce an album as big, bold and diverse as this. The compositions are exciting and varied, drawing on Latin, bebop, big band, fusion, ballads, and free jazz. ‘3 Sides of the Same Coin’ was a project five years in the making, and the album contains not only a broad range of music but also features an abundance of wonderful performances from the many artists taking part, musicians and vocalists. Too many to mention for a review of this size and an album of such proportions, but one should acknowledge the tremendous sax playing by co-producer Greg Heath (alongside Kere Buchanan) throughout the album. Andy Atwill’s own wonderful bass too, along with and his exceptional arrangements, makes this an impressive album and one that is well worth exploring.

-Michael Flynn