- “With a galvanizing postmodern mix suggesting both the discipline of Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and the openness of Ornette’s Harmolodicians, the band Andy McKee & NEXT draws us in with a seductively intimate sound.”
Chuck Berg Jazz Times - November 1997
- “You hear all that on Sound Roots, which features McKee’s quintet, NEXT. Both as a dynamic composer and fearless, resourceful arranger... McKee consistently turns to the unexpected, keeping the listener happily surprised.”
Zan Stewart DOWN BEAT - December 1997
- “Throughout, bassist Andy McKee was the relatively silent, guiding force...”
John Ephland DOWN BEAT - December 1997
- “McKee was entrusted with the largest shoes to fill... his ability to jump smoothly from steady foundation to avant-garde catalyst was outstanding.”
Rob Hubbard St. Paul Pioneer Press - April 17, 1997
- “[the Mingus Big Band]... faultlessly anchored by the lithe bass of Andy McKee.”
Chris Parker The Times (London) - March 14, 1997
- “Andy McKee... was faultless, and deserves much credit for sustaining the on-the-edge Mingus atmosphere.”
Bob Blumenthal Boston Globe - November 11, 1996
- “Andy McKee responds commendably to being in one of the hottest seats in jazz history---Mingus’.”
Bill Shoemaker Jazz Times - November 1995
- “The energy, the vigor of Petrucciani’s attack was consistently matched by bassist Andy McKee...”
Chip Deffaa New York Post - September 23,1993
- “Aside from [Elvin] Jones, the strongest echo of Coltrane’s classic quartet was raised by bassist Andy McKee...”
Bob Blumenthal
Boston Globe - August 24, 1992
- “...Admirable.”
Leonard Feather Los Angeles Times - May 11, 1988
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