Q (4/97, p.126) - 3 Stars (out of 5) - "...Lightsey displays all the behind-the-beat swing and melodic invention that mark him out as the modern jazz maestro he really is."
Down Beat (4/97, pp.50-51) - 4.5 Stars (out of 5) - "...Warm and heartfelt, GOODBYE MR. EVANS reaches standards set by Lightsey's role models, fellow Detroit pianists Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones..."
Option (5-6/97, p.113) - "...The trio meshes thoroughly as they tackle several not-quite-familiar tunes from Monk, Brubeck, Phil Woods and that swing-cat Chopin....show[s] that even a seemingly restricted form like the piano trio is still capable of surprise, charm and sharp wit." |