"A powerful, passionate player.” Ben Ratliff - The New York Times

“His sound is arguably a contemporary mix of Coltrane, Shorter and Henderson influences, but is already personal. His technique is superb...”   Tony Hall – Jazzwise Magazine

              “One of the most talented, poetic artists.”                             Sue Mingus – widow of Bassist Charles Mingus

“Escoffery has a large, vibrant sound; a technical facility evident to even the untutored; and a lyrical streak that can get a complicated solo to sing and dance.” Niel Tesser - Chicago Reader