Martin Fondse

on 'Fragrant Moondrops':

Fondses compositions create neat frames around the solistic appearances without ever causing the entity to break up. In fact this album ranks very high among contemporary editions with larger European experimental jazz ensembles. A remarkable cd one will frequently return to.

• Ole Matthiesen (Radio Denmark)

On 'Ere Ibeji':

Fondse is a master of light and airy ensemble textures, harmonic economy, contrary motion and the sensible integration of improvised and composed material.

• Downbeat (USA)

Add the name of Martin Fondse to the short list of composer/arrangers who are able to create a multi-part suite with sections that are melancholy without being mawkish and celebratory without being frivolous. The perfect frame for an epic session that should awaken the world beyond Holland to another deep-thinking composer.

• Jazz Weekly (USA)

With its small ensemble,Fondse establishes a wonderful, colorful and sensual world. The sense of detail and timbre evokes Gil Evans, the tension and balance between solo and ensemble, as well as between melancholy and vitality, recalls the works of  Charles Mingus.

• De Tijd (Belgium)