'From Cardiff to outer space and not just for Jazzers' **** Musician Magazine read more

'Compositionally, the record Alpha is hip and unpredictable.....What's more the players are on the money, in particular Paul Jones - a sensitive fender rhodes player on 'True Story' or blazing like McCoy on 'Sonista'. Richard Jones is also a fine electric guitarist with chops and taste to spare.....Excellent forward thinking brit jazz' **** Jazz wise Magazine read more

'Imaginative and organic improvisation' Keith Tippett

"Confirmation of the current richness of young talents in British progressive jazz." Touching extremes read more

'A seemingly bottomless well of resources and influences.' - Jazz Views

"Quirky, accessible, intelligent with a high standard of writing and playing throughout. This album deserves to put the group well and truly on the jazz map." Ian Mann 24Dash **** read more

‘Without doubt one of the most exciting bands on the music scene today, displaying influences from the best of the forward-looking contemporary European jazz groups such as the Cinematic Orchestra. Boasting hugely inventive and compelling originals, and capable of thoroughly dynamic and driven collective performance, the band were very well received at this year's Brecon Jazz Festival and are sure to be making waves nationally in the near future’ Cardiff University

'Definitely one to watch.' Welsh Jazz Society

'A melodic tapestry of simplistic beauty with each musician adding their individualism to the larger picture. Alpha is an album of diversity, self expression and creativity...9/10.' - Euroclubdejazz

'Alpha is the Debut album from forward - looking Jazz Quartet the Jones O'Connor Group. Their aesthetic is shaped by collective improvisation, creating impressive textures through deeply intuitive group chemistry. Compelling originals explore new forms, reflecting eclectic influences such as Post Rock, Minimalism and Free Jazz, while elegant ballads and fiery up-tempo grooves provide an abstract framework for dynamic and inventive playing.' - Jazzbreak

'Left of centre jazz that flirts with early 70's Miles Davis...Unsung hero's' Buzz Magazine