New York Times

“His brand of crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evokes another era... multifaceted and dynamic...Mr. Chestnut was the evening's star and he brought charisma to the role...”

All Music Guide

“His playing is robust but tasteful, and he plays ballads with a liquid fluency; his original compositions brim with good cheer...He can take the unlikeliest melodies and make them sound like standards...Highly recommended.”

The Boston Globe

“Chestnut delights with [a] swinging set of new and old...playful... humorous... impressive...”

Marc Silver, NPR Music

“Chestnut... knows how to conjure up a spirit of genuine romance. Just listen to the jaunty jazz pianist's reinvention of ‘Love Me Tender’ on his new CD, Cyrus Plays Elvis. It's a great example of how a gifted musician can take a sappy song and set it free. The much-heard melody... rings out with newfound oomph, sounding insistent yet dreamy.”