Recent Reviews

“In performance, it’s all about class and quality:
Stevenson has a beautiful touch, caressing the keys
Bill Evans-style but rhythmically perfect too…”

Jazzwise Magazine

“The performances (of Sound Tracks) are tip-top…an idiosyncratic blurring of lines between jazz and classical and an unceasing effervescence driven by characterful tunes, side-stepping rhythms and busy textural conversations.”

The Scotsman ****

“The twinning of live music and animation is nothing new in the realm of family entertainment, yet this feels special. The easily identifiable motifs of composer Euan Stevenson’s score fuse all the components together beautifully.”

The List ****

“A wonderful arrangement by Euan Stevenson…a superb ensemble…Earthtones Trio really are excellent…” 

Alexander Armstrong, Classic FM

“…superbly-crafted original songs, outstanding arrangements courtesy of Cécile's long-standing songwriting partner – pianist and composer Euan Stevenson…this debut is an astonishing achievement…” 

“A Bacharach-like richness, both in terms of its arrangement and its harmonic journey.”

Jazzwise

“Lush, modern and brilliantly accessible…Euan Stevenson is a wonderful pianist and fabulous arranger.” 

BBC Radio Scotland

“Combining jazz and classical idioms is a tricky business, but this (NEW FOCUS) succeeds splendidly...”

The Observer ****

“An inspired and brilliantly constructive improviser...Euan Stevenson is a technically superb musician and gifted composer.” 

Herald Scotland

“A clutch of concise, hauntingly original pieces.” 

The Sunday Times

“The (RSNO Alchemy) ensemble was graced by the subtle, fluid and effortlessly skilled pianism of Euan Stevenson.”

Michael Tumelty, Herald Scotland

“Beautifully lyrical…the opening piece might have been written by Ravel, Debussy or even Satie, and this is true of many tracks.”

Tony Augarde, Jazz CD Reviews

“Stevenson’s intelligent and skilfully crafted arrangements and orchestrations go beyond a simple amalgam of jazz and classical music, creating instead a genuinely organic blend that is a constant pleasure.”

Kenny Mathieson, The Scotsman ****

“Perfect festival fare: rich arrangements, memorable themes, fine playing and a unique mix of jazz, classical and folk…(Stevenson’s arrangements) conjur up Debussy’s orchestrations of Satie’s piano music…rich Gershwinesque orchestrations…the lushness of Delius.” 

Alison Bentley, London Jazz

“Euan Stevenson confirms himself as a composer and arranger of great style, as well as a pianist with an elegant, coolly considered improviser’s touch...original music that exists virtually in a world of its own…plain damned heart-lifting.” 

Herald Scotland

“Stunning stuff, there is an empathy and group interplay between The Euan Stevenson Trio but most of all a real sense of fun.” 

BBC Radio Scotland