:: First and foremost, a formidable pianist, and an equally formidable composer. (Martial Solal / France Musique)

:: Like Martial Solal, he has acquired an immense musical culture. Performing his own compositions, Amsallem convinced us that he is the most original pianist France has produced since Michel Petrucciani. (Jean-Marie Hacquier/ Jazz-Hot)

:: Amsallem's bold, brightly colored interpretations are unique. His perspective on Strayhorn is highly  percussive, subtly dissonant  and entirely unsentimental. What gives the album unity is the common denominator of Amsallem and his strong, forthright pianistic personality. (Thomas Conrad "Jazztimes")

:: Amsallem is not as well known as these others, but he ought to be. The French pianist has recorded Summer Times as a way of proving himself on more accessible standards such as Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm" and Albert Hague's "Young and Foolish." It would be a shame if more people didn't take advantage of the opportunity to hear him giving these familiar tunes such unique treatment (Eric J. Iannelli/All About Jazz).

:: Jazz via Tin Pan Alley." That's a quote from his notes, which sound remarkably like his keyboard style: laid-back, yet brash; simple, yet complex; unassuming, yet confident; and above all, original. Amsallem is always thinking, but the emotional highlight comes on the introspective "Young and Foolish." A ballad always separates the man from the boy, and the multilayered Summer Times is all human. (Thomas Conrad "JazzTimes")

:: "Out A Day" is mesmerizing in its twists and turns. (Shaukat Husain / CodaMagazine)

:: Amsallem has the crystalline touch, harmonic genius, passionate romanticism, and clarity of lines you would associate with pianists Keith Jarrett, Michel Petrucciani and Brad Mehldau. Add Gary Peacock on bass and Bill Stewart on drums and you've got not only an extraordinary talent but a great trio album. Franck Amsallem is a major new artist whose next project I am looking forward to. (Paul DeBarros  The Seattle Times "Out A Day" review)

:: A splendid composer whose open, lissome playing contains strong echoes of Bill Evans, Amsallem chose wisely when he picked bassist Gary Peacock, an Evans alumnus and drummer Bill Stewart to backstop his debut. The disc contains no duds. A trio of originals demonstrate Amsallem's broadrange as a player and composer, and the trio's exquisite interplay.(Doug Fischer "The Ottawa Citizen" Out a Day review")

:: A bracing set of originals whose lean, nononsense designs provide effective springboards for the leader's thoughtful and impassioned improvisatory quest. Amsallem's at once spare and sprightly outing bears comparison to the lyric legacy of Bill Evans. Compelling! (Chuck Berg JazzTimes "Regards" review)

:: His music is a real contemporary jazz showcase with alli ngredients you would hope to find: a wide variety of textures and moods, complex and rich harmonies, unusual forms, sweeping as well as angular melodies, eight notes and straight ahead time and some beautiful ballads. (Dave Liebman  "Regards")

:: Original compositions alternating with superb melodies and uncommon rhythmic patterns give this CD an authentic originality and a timeless strength. (Claude Loxhay Jazz Around / "Is That So" review )

:: The interplay with bass and drums is remarkable. Amsallem displays an energetic and mature playing, a great harmonic openness and a refined touch. (Paul Benkimoun Jazz Magazine "Years Gone By" review)