“an abundance of elegance and esprit…virtuoso Barytonist Matthew Baker” – WDR 3

"[one] of today’s leading players” -The Strad

"Diverse, Unique, and Extraordinary Talent” - International Society of Bassists

”Exemplary mastery of the instrument” - los sonidos del planeta azul

“But it is Baker’s way with the baryton – including his creation of several cadenzas for the trios heard here – that is most impressive” - Infodad

“Matthew Baker’s ingenious cadenza” - The STrad

“His arco work on bass is exceptional and rarely heard in a jazz setting” - Jazz Profiles