“deeply rooted in Korean music but also taking inspirations from the whole world . Amazed by the voice and the whole band and the way of communicating with the audience was also outstanding. Thoughtful, philosophical, but powerful music and performance presented in a truly contemporary way.”

— Martyna van Nieuwland / Katowice Miasto Ogrodów Head of Programming,

University of Helsinki Researcher,

Europe Jazz Network Member , Board of Directors —

“Gray by Silver is a very mature ensemble that deals with the deepest human emotions and has found its own tonal language to express thoughts and feelings. The outstanding musicians engage intelligently, with the greatest imagination and empathy in their improvisations and in the interplay of shared images and feelings.

Timeless, universal and touching music that lets the Asian philosophy and origins shine through. A musical act that deserves its own place on the stages of the world in the field of jazz as well as in the ethno-avant-garde open to musical adventures and in contemporary new Music!”

—Birgit Ellinghaus Curator for the world music series at Frankfurt Old Opera House Director of alba KULTUR —

“One of the emerging new talents from Korea. Gray by Silver is funda mentally a jazz group that draws on Korean folk traditions and middle eastern beats. They have a sublime virtuosity where improvisation is a key element of the performance.

Eternal Grey is wistful and ethereal and a graceful platform for each of the members of the group.”

—Lopa Kothari BBC World Service Radio presenter—

“Gray by Silver’s music is beautiful, delicate, and extremely refined. As contemporary classical or new age or a sort of fusion jazz, I enjoy it quite a bit and imagine that the group’s evocative melodies — sung in pure tones, but not in any language — could resonate with audiences all over the world. The music is simply beautiful.”

—David FRAZIER Urban Nomad Freakout Music Festival - Director—

“The delicateness of the piece requires a mastery of instrumentation, tightness and precision of subtlety, for which they demonstrated nicely. It's very cinematic and can work well in many western contemporary concert music halls and performing art centers as part of the classical and contemporary music season.”

—David CHÁVEZ Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events - Music Programmer—