reviews of "Figurations":

"...each part of “Figurations” is elegant, precise, dramatic and well played...Mr. Okazaki plays here with the saxophonist Miguel Zenón, the bassist Thomas Morgan and the drummer Dan Weiss. They’re equals in the project, inhabiting the music. Watch this band." full review

- Ben Ratliff, New York Times

"These adrenaline-charged compositions are consummate exhibitions of form and freedom . . . The band translates Okazaki's brilliant ideas into music that is not only thought-provoking, but more importantly, captivating and moving" full review

- All About Jazz

"Okazaki is a fretboard poet" full review

- New York City Jazz Record

"...a thrilling ride full of diversity and change." full review

emusic "pick of the week"

"...a thrillingly heady new album." full review

- Nate Chinen, New York Times

"...slowly evolving puzzles of brilliant jazz logic." full review

- New York Times top ten albums of 2012