REVIEWS . "Yuka is a dedicated pianist/composer with worlds of talent. Listen and You will agree." - Jimmy Heath, Legendary jazz saxophonist/composer/arranger "The chorus has been very fortunate to find extraordinary pianist Yuka Aikawa. Her ability to play beautifully in many different musical styles is akin to Lance's (Hayward) similar unusual talent, and a very rare thing indeed." - Claudia Marx, Town Crier (CD "One More Time" review) "Yuka's playing style is rather calm and quiet. And it blends well with her compositional ideas and as a result produces interesting taste. She is an well skilled pianist, but on the other hand, I was quite impressed with her ability in arranging. As in her playing, there is no showing off. But her keen sense which produces this calm and imaginative sound is so impressive. It is interesting that, although they are quite different in style, there is something in common between Yuka and Thelonious Monk's music. The approach placing horns at the right time and right place reflects her idea that using as detail of the music effectively, rather than just putting them in front. Her future rests on how to make the most of her talent. This recording already has reached certain level, but with her talent, I'm sure she can do more." - Takao Ogawa, Swing Journal (Japan) (CD "All Beings In the Whole Universe" review