" The pianist's elegant musings evolve like a lived-in winter's day. A squall here, a flurry there. But they never leave you cold like some artisans. Taubenhouse's (and the trio's) peculiar circle drawings come at an impressionist's pace, with an infectious, homegrown classicism that gives his seven originals, such as 'Morning Night,' 'Rush Hour Traffic,' 'Blue Forest' instant notability. " – Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz
"Taubenhouse is, above all, a seductive pianist. He pursues lavish beauty unashamedly. For him, technical elements serve emotional, spiritual, and atmospheric purposes" - Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes Magazine
" One of the best trio jazz albums I've heard in the last year. " - Ivan Rod, www.ivanrod.dk
" The range of atmospheres and emotions in the poetry of Yaniv Taubenhouse’s music is astounding. Rarely and only once or twice in a lifetime do you get to hear a musician and a pianist who is as sensitive as Taubenhouse to the voice of the heart, the breadth of human emotion and its relationship with the whisper of nature, and its roar as well. " - Raul Da Gama, Jazz da Gama
" This moment in trio combines the adventurous spirit of the earlier dates with a new found perspective, brought forth by meticulous performances all around. With sophistication and confidence, the three offer a fresh batch of inventive originals and a triplet of tasty standards to top it off . . . Many instances spread across the program display similar agility and illustrate the players' impeccable chemistry—surely owed to many years of collaboration within a permanent lineup . . . Whatever Taubenhouse's future projects may entail, one can only hope this formation remains among them and that the pianist's trio can continue to push the envelope forward, build on their shared experience and carry on cultivating a language that's becoming more fluent with each album. " – Friedrich Kunzmann, All About Jazz
" Taubenhouse's musical personality and vision is so strong. His music has an intensity which comes from this purity of vision, but which, however, is balanced and underpinned by an emotional optimism that is very appealing. " - Budd Kopman, All About Jazz
" There is something patently studious and precise about Taubenhouse’s delivery, but also an eagerness to let fly, while his tender touch adds alluring gentlenessto the proceedings . . .” - Barry Davis, The Jerusalem Post
" Subtly sailing along in a way that elicits an all-over feel-goodism, the title track for Yaniv Taubenhouse’s new CD, “Perpetuation,” glows like a welcomed candle in the dark. Taubenhouse (trained in several instruments but ultimately drawn to piano) has written songs that melt away the anxieties and uncertainties of daily life. "
- Debbie Burke Jazz Author
“There’s always something sparkling and inventive here to delight the ears and heart.” – Mordecai Specktor, American Jewish World
" Taubenhouse is a pianist who in addition to being endowed with special skill and discipline, succeeds in creating a unique sound with the trio he leads, one of the best that can be heard in today’s jazz world. " - Yosi Hersonski, YosMusic
" A marvelous piano trio outing. Taubenhouse has a restless sense of wonder on his own tunes, and a beautiful feel for the standards. And he's got crack trio-mates on board. He seems to know where he's going: where the music takes him. " - Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
" Taubenhouse played a piano in the room. I was impressed. It was obvious that he could play fluidly, improvisationally and energetically. As you listen to Taubenhouse’s work, it is clear he already has great command of the instrument — not to mention all sorts of original musical ideas. " - Columbia (MO.) Daily Tribune
"Taubenhouse is, above all, a seductive pianist. He pursues lavish beauty unashamedly. For him, technical elements serve emotional, spiritual, and atmospheric purposes" - Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes Magazine
" One of the best trio jazz albums I've heard in the last year. " - Ivan Rod, www.ivanrod.dk
" The range of atmospheres and emotions in the poetry of Yaniv Taubenhouse’s music is astounding. Rarely and only once or twice in a lifetime do you get to hear a musician and a pianist who is as sensitive as Taubenhouse to the voice of the heart, the breadth of human emotion and its relationship with the whisper of nature, and its roar as well. " - Raul Da Gama, Jazz da Gama
" This moment in trio combines the adventurous spirit of the earlier dates with a new found perspective, brought forth by meticulous performances all around. With sophistication and confidence, the three offer a fresh batch of inventive originals and a triplet of tasty standards to top it off . . . Many instances spread across the program display similar agility and illustrate the players' impeccable chemistry—surely owed to many years of collaboration within a permanent lineup . . . Whatever Taubenhouse's future projects may entail, one can only hope this formation remains among them and that the pianist's trio can continue to push the envelope forward, build on their shared experience and carry on cultivating a language that's becoming more fluent with each album. " – Friedrich Kunzmann, All About Jazz
" Taubenhouse's musical personality and vision is so strong. His music has an intensity which comes from this purity of vision, but which, however, is balanced and underpinned by an emotional optimism that is very appealing. " - Budd Kopman, All About Jazz
" There is something patently studious and precise about Taubenhouse’s delivery, but also an eagerness to let fly, while his tender touch adds alluring gentlenessto the proceedings . . .” - Barry Davis, The Jerusalem Post
" Subtly sailing along in a way that elicits an all-over feel-goodism, the title track for Yaniv Taubenhouse’s new CD, “Perpetuation,” glows like a welcomed candle in the dark. Taubenhouse (trained in several instruments but ultimately drawn to piano) has written songs that melt away the anxieties and uncertainties of daily life. "
- Debbie Burke Jazz Author
“There’s always something sparkling and inventive here to delight the ears and heart.” – Mordecai Specktor, American Jewish World
" Taubenhouse is a pianist who in addition to being endowed with special skill and discipline, succeeds in creating a unique sound with the trio he leads, one of the best that can be heard in today’s jazz world. " - Yosi Hersonski, YosMusic
" A marvelous piano trio outing. Taubenhouse has a restless sense of wonder on his own tunes, and a beautiful feel for the standards. And he's got crack trio-mates on board. He seems to know where he's going: where the music takes him. " - Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
" Taubenhouse played a piano in the room. I was impressed. It was obvious that he could play fluidly, improvisationally and energetically. As you listen to Taubenhouse’s work, it is clear he already has great command of the instrument — not to mention all sorts of original musical ideas. " - Columbia (MO.) Daily Tribune
Photo by Art M. Altman