Max Perkoff
"Perkoff's effervescent personality did positively affect both his and his colleagues' playing. He's relaxed on the 'bone, has a nice tone and doesn't try to play 64 notes per measure." - Phil Elwood, San Francisco Examiner

Monk's Music Trio
(first release: "Harmony of Odd Numbers")
Praise for their January 2005 release: "Think Of One"
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These veterans bring their hearts and chops to the recording with memorable moments such as the lyrical drum solo on Rhythm-a-ning and a vocalized scatting bass solo on the centerpiece Think of One. Bernstein and Perkoff could teach (and have taught) younger musicians a thing or two, as they play with wisdom and a deep knowledge of the music. Perkoff's phrasing is a study in Monk's style in terms of spacing and execution, as heard on the blues-drenched Misterioso. Bernstein's sure hands keep perfect timing with drumming that is a pleasure to listen to as the pulse of the music is felt by the heartbeat of Bevan's bass strings. This trio simply does Monk justice. ~ Mark F. Turner allaboutjazz.comÈ"Monk's Bones" is an exciting new quintet release by the Monk's Music Trio with guest trombonists Roswell Rudd & Max Perkoff. Due out in Spring 2005, the CD includes "Monk's Dream," "Crepescule with Nellie," "San Francisco Holiday," "I Mean You," "Blue Monk," "Little Rootie Tootie," "Friday the 13th," "'Round Midnight," and "Ugly Beauty."