".....A curious blend of Aaron Copland and Antonio Carlos Jobim."
Herbie Mann Jazz Flutist

"I Enjoy Steve's Solo Piano Work. His Music Has Integrity And Depth."
Dave Brubeck

". . . Steve's a great composer."
Lionel Hampton Vibraphonist

"I'd like to personally 'Blow my Horn' about the outstanding talents of Steve Barta. Steve's going places! His compositions, writing and playing are all great examples of the fine talent that Steve possesses."
Clark Terry, Jazz Trumpeter

"Steve Barta is an extraordinary musician. His compositions reflect a great diversity of styles. . . that appeal to Jazz enthusiasts and the Classical music audience."
Christopher Wilkins, Conductor, San Antonio Symphony

"As a pianist, Barta has a light reflective touch, and that sensibility permeates his music."
Albuquerque Journal

"Steve has a world of talent at his fingertips. His music deserves to be heard by audiences everywhere."
David Amram Conductor/Composer

"Barta works a melodic landscape located somewhere between the hills of Windham and the beach at Ipanema. His original compositions are accessible and attractive and his piano solos recall Bill Evans in his economical choice of notes"
Jim Newsom AMG Music Guide

"The sound is first-class."
The Denver Post

"Barta's expressive colorful acoustic piano solos rely on an engaging blend of contemporary jazz progressions and classical flourishes."
Gazette Telegraph

"Steve's style has an artistic alchemy that blends pensive, sometimes nostalgic melody with jazz inspired harmonies,
classical simplicity and deep reflection."
David Sckolnik, The Independent

"Steve brings the two genres of Classical and Jazz together...Barta's songs are driven by stimulating melodies and haunting resonances."
Gazette Telegraph