"...As for Opus, it’s a terrific collection of eight original tracks that show off Matorin as a fine composer as well as improviser. He’s joined on the record by Takeshi Ohbayashi on piano, Luques Curtis on bass and Dan Pugach on drums. The group is tight and modern, but still gives a pleasant nod to the jazz tradition. Matorin and Ohbayashi both play beautifully, especially on the ballad “Coming Home.” Pugach is rock-solid on drums throughout. And Martorin and bassist Curtis give the album’s final track, “Sunday Blues,” a cool ride in what sounds like a Ray Brown-inspired blues. Keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for Andrei Matorin. He’s a contender."
~Frank Akyer (Downbeat.com)

"Andrei Matorin's debut work, Opus, is a masterwork that jazz enthusiasts will enjoy for its intricacies. This eight-song album is a complex blend of romantic jazz balladry, be-bop, and some very remarkable touches that are pure Matorin. Very highly recommended."
~Janie Franz

"Although Andrei Matorin has played and recorded as a sideman with some big name jazz talent, Opus is his debut recording as a leader. Opus certainly lives up to its name and is an impressive achievement. Andrei Matorin has come a long way in a relatively short time, and with the rest of his career ahead of him, IÕm sure that weÕll be hearing a lot more about this rapidly rising star of jazz violin."
~Michael Diamond

"Andrei plays the violin like no other. [he] is not just a fine musician, but a beautiful person, a Spiritual being with vision and purpose. As a friend and collaborator, I really look forward to seeing and hearing what he comes up with in the future."
~Rakalam Bob Moses

"a very talented musician."
~George Garzone

"[Andrei] has shown remarkable talent and great potential in classical music and jazz.[...] He has been a passionate improviser who can add beautiful color and energy to my compositions"
~Tiger Okoshi

"Andrei Matorin is a really fine jazz violinist and composer, one of the best that I know of... It has been a pleasure watching him develop into a player and writer of such taste and creativity. If he comes to play in your town you really should check him out. You'll be the richer for it!"
~Matt Glaser
String Department Chair
Berklee College of Music