Martin Jean
"In the biggest crowd-pleaser, organist Martin Jean turned in a virtuoso performance, displaying enormous technical expertise and grace."
(The Washington Post)

"Spectacular. The piece is a veritable catalogue of the organís many moods, and Mr. Jean evoked them all vividly. Seeping melodies, irresistible rhythms and a wild cadenza of pedals only gave the organist the opportunity to dance his way into the soul of this thrilling American piece." (The Washington Times)

"Martin Jean's recital was a tremendous success...stunningly performed....The crowd was huge." (Michael Kesar, St. Mark Lutheran Church, Omaha, Nebraska)

"A recital I will remember for years! I can not remember being so stunned by someone's playing as I was by Martin Jean's. He showed off the organ in ways that were astounding, thrilling, mind boggling." (Mark Anderson, Chestnut Hill Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

"Spectacular...Martin Jean was, as always, magnificent. We have no doubt but that Mr. Jean is among a handful of the finest organists in America today." (Gerald Christianson, "Music, Gettysburg!")

"Meets and surpasses every challenge...Dr. Jeanís performances are stunning: brilliant, elegant, inspired, and technically immaculate....musicianship of the highest order." (The American Organist)

"A world-renowned virtuoso...The organ's intricate cadenza is written for pedals alone, and under the lightening-fast touch of Martin Jean's feet, it wounded like something out of Liszt or Paganini."
(The Tuscaloosa News AL)

"Jean rose to the occasion by performing brilliantly for the 2,000+ organists. He showcased a simply dazzling technique, a mature and creative performance, and a total mastery of the organ and the acoustics of the room."
(The American Organist, review of performance at national convention in Los Angeles)

"Great warmth, humor and aplomb...flawless performance and impeccable musicianship made for a truly memorable event. Many fans for the organ were won that day." (Scott M. Hyslop, St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth MI)

"Amonst all of the CDs I have of organs in the States, this is probably the best, both for instrument and performance: highly recommended."
(The Organ, England)

"His virtuoso reputation and stellar credentials precede him. A bold, diverse program...that Jean pulls off with aplomb....fire and blazing energy." (The Diapason)

"Through brilliant virtuosity and youthful verve, Martin Jean held the audience in his spell from the first measure of Bach's Prelude and Fugue in D Major."
(Der Zürcher Oberländer, Uster, Switzerland)

"The concert given by Martin Jean clearly conquered the large audience. The listeners are not always so attentive in the sanctuary of Notre Dame Cathedral."
(La Republicain, Chartres, France)

"What a splendid recital...Outstanding in every respect--appealing programming, imaginative use of the organ, and brilliantly played."
(Steven Roberts, St. Peter's Church, Danbury, Connecticut)