"A warm and sultry ballad, "New York At Night"...a three minute gem." "An American Garden has something for everyone...Each piece offers a unique aural experience loaded with displays of expression and honesty"
­ Randy McElligott, JazzReview.com

"The multireedist/composer reveals his skill at chromaticism, dense harmony and odd-length phrasing... Tofani holds "High Mowing" together with the pure beauty of his soprano sound... "Libertè" shows Tofani at his best­daring, but with a control gained at the top of his profession"
­Steve Armour, Downbeat Magazine - 4 Stars ****

"New York At Night," Dave Tofani blows his heart out on this moody ballad that has the potential to become a great jazz standard. This is saxophone mastery radiating at its best...The playing is exquisite...This is a great CD and one any real enthusiast of big bands or jazz orchestras should have in their collection"
­Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide,

"It is immediately apparent (to any person with ears) that Tofani is a master of woodwinds and composition...He is able to reach way down to his soul and paint jazz like you've never heard it before...This gets an immediate MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, as well as the "PICK" of this issue for "best all around jazz"!
­ Dick Metcalf, Improvijazzation Nation

"Dave's performance is needless-to-say perfect throughout with intricate arrangements and solos and is equally at home on soprano, tenor or alto sax or indeed the variety of clarinets and flutes he has featured...An album rich in tone, massive in production and easy on the ear. Dave Tofani is a truly great musician and this set represents a culmination of a lifetime's work (to date) like a fine wine maturing and finally the cork is opened, enjoy"
­Wes Gillespie, thejazzsite.net

"We have here a very sophisticated sound, decidedly urban, very New York City, with impeccable musical energy and skill. Dave Tofani is well known in the music industry having performed solo work with countless well-known musicians over the years. Here he has concocted a treat of his own compositions (his second album featuring his own work) with his lovely woodwind sound...Bright, precise, eloquent, supremely confident, at once joyful, flowing and energetic, this music has some very interesting contrasts in tone, texture and rhythm...An extremely professional and highly enjoyable album"
­Jeanette Housner, Victory Review - Acoustic Music Review Magazine

"It was so hard to pick my favorites!" Nefarious Rating: 5 out of 5 Notes!
­Kimberly Marie Dean, Nefarious Entertainment Magazine

"An American Garden" (SoloWinds Records) spotlights the saxophones of Tofani in a program that allows him to show off his abilities...The man's versatility is overpowering...Tofani shows his stuff in an album that will demand many spins... Tofani plays with professional zeal and boundless ability"
­Bob Powers, G21.net The World's Magazine - Powersound

"...it's definitely cool, especially if you're a fan of modern fusion-inspired jazz. Studio musician and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Tofani has put together an impressive album dedicated to the people and culture of New York. Tofani is a masterful sax player whose tones float effortlessly and beautifully through the musical ether"
­Giancarlo Davis, Cool and Strange Music Magazine

"Flawlessly recorded and enthusiastically recommended for serious jazz fans and collectors"
­Library Bookwatch, The Library CD Music Shelf

"He continues to surprise listeners with his eloquence and mastery of the saxophone on "High Mowing Orchestral Suite" ...The song's diversity shows how Tofani's grasp of musical composition comes together in an elegant piece of music...The title track's (An American Garden) upbeat robust sound takes charge of your feet and makes you want to get up and dance. This song is one of the best contemporary big band sounds of the time, the upbeat tempo and melodic undertones create a new take on an old style"
­Matt Gochnaur, Williamsport Sun-Gazette

"Dave's second solo CD features seven original tunes that focus on the spirit of New York, the themes are timeless"
­Jazzman Online

Dave Tofani's Reviews On Other Projects

" ...a find, Dave Tofani.....he is fluent and pure toned.. "
­Dan Morgenstern, Downbeat Magazine

" Much of the drive and excitement comes from Dave Tofani, whose soprano saxophone plays a major role in giving the band color and distinction."
­New York Times, John Wilson about Dave Matthews Big Band Live at the Five Spot in NYC

"...Dave Tofani ignites Mike Brecker's "Night Flight" with a sinuous soprano sax solo."
­High Times, Crispin Cioe on Dave Matthews Big Band Recording "Night Flight"

"Dave Tofani is a very talented musician!" .... Tofani's sound on both the soprano and tenor are full and rich... his technique is smooth, precise and extremely confident....He gives the listener the best that this style of music can present...Dave's solo produces ideas that seem to roll effortlessly from his fingers at the hands of his saxophone....This artist has given much of himself and allowed the listener to be touched by his music, without getting lost in a maze of technical ferocity. Thanks Dave Tofani for an enjoyable recording."
­Saxophone Journal, Joseph E. Viola and Paul Wagner

" Dave Tofani - a New York - based studio ace.... His compositions are always melodic, with interesting harmonic movement ... his tenor playing is at once sweet and edgy; on soprano he shades the instrument's widely varied registers with rich, vibrant colors of his own creation."
­High Fidelity, Crispin Cioe

".... a superb setting for Dave Tofani's strong colorful alto saxophone solo on "Round Midnight"
­High Fidelity, John S. Wilson about Dave Matthews Big Band Live at the Five Spot in NYC

"Dave Tofani's tenor and alto sax playing is fluid, melodic and very stunning."
­Black Radio Exclusive

"Excellent saxophone and clarinet work by Dave Tofani brilliantly compliment Almond's vocals and David Ball's musical performance" (Soft Cell)
­Billtown Banner, Williamsport, PA