ub/abu

« There is a lot happening, but a lot of listening too. … That is the proof of a mature ensemble and this one groups some of the best players of the turn-of-the-century French improv scene. Strongly recommended. »
F.Couture, allmusic.com

« The players maintain an uncanny control over the direction of their improvisations ; there’s so much to listen to here, it’s a wonder there are only five members in this collective. An intriguing record, and wonderfully executed. »
R.di Santo, incursion.org

« â€¦ kreieren relaxt und inspiriert und mit sensiblem, langem Atem fein ausgehörte, grossräumige Gebäude freier Kollektivimprovisation. »
J.Anders, jazz n’more

« Mostly the instruments remain recognizable, but work together to create the feel of one giant instrument. Timbres and attacks change across all of the instruments simultaneously, as a giant canvas reveals itself before your ears. A great recording. »
J.Surak, Vital Weekly

« The music has an ethereal base, but it rises to peaks of power in a designed, methodical manner and then falls back into a quiet mood, only to spurt to the summit again. »
F.Rubolino, Cadence

« Son récent enregistrement sur FOR4EARS l’atteste, Hubbub témoigne d’une génération qui épreuve la nécessité de se prêter de plus en plus àl’improvisation libre pour explorer et défricher toujours. »
T.Jarrier, Jazzman

les meilleurs du cru 2001, Jazz Magazine