"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, 2007 "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 "... 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, May 2007 "Tsiganov drives his band into the fast lane amid a string of rapidly-flowing and vivacious bop workouts, while sustaining