Jazz Hot Review, February, 2005; in English
"This prodigious Chicago piano virtuoso and composer masters music and jazz impeccably. Weber is indeed an impressive musician, not only for his instrumental performance but also for his ambitious compositions. His music distinguishes itself by its assertive complexity, overlapping rhythmic successions and harmonic richness."
...Read entire review >>

Jazz Hot Critique, février 2005; francaís
"Il a le mérite de maîstriser la musique et le jazz maière impeccable; c'est effectivement un mucicien impressionnant, tant pour sa performance instrumentale que son ambition de compositeur. Louable ambition." ...Read entire review >>

Jazz UK Review; Jan/Feb 2005:
"This astonishing US pianist-composer is already my 'Best New Star of 2005.' His arrangements and playing are breathtaking. EXCEPTIONAL" - Chrissie Murray

Chicago Tribune: #1 Jazz CD of 2004: -
"Unstoppable energy. Even Weber's more ardent fans never could have guessed that the man can write and arrange at such an exalted level. The originality of his compositions, the ingenuity of his arrangements and the high sheen of the ensemble performances he leads on "Simple Complex" force the listener to reassess Weber's gifts."- Howard Reich ...Read entire review >>

Jazziz:March 2004: "Eloquently woven strands of musical conversation. Weber and a dozen friends trade ideas with precision, polish, and nuance. You can whistle these tunes in your car, although it will take a few run-throughs to approximate them."
- Steve Nash....Read entire review >>

JAZZIZ:January 2005, 10 Best CDs of 2004….MICHAEL FAGIEN

Read entire review >>

JAZZIZ Feb 2005 CD Insert - JON & ROY HARGROVE join all-star cast of Tony Bennett, Lalo Schiffrin, Chris Botti, Eldar Djangerov, Enrico Pieranunzi, Al Green, Michael Davis, Russ Freeman and David Benoit.

DownBeat, Feature; Sept 2004
"SIMPLE COMPLEX - A giant stride forward" - Ed Enright

Read entire review >>

Straight No Chaser Review; January 2005:
"Stellar pianist Jon Weber's serious, grooving independent effort is classy, virtuoso stuff."- Paul Bradshaw

Borås Tidning - tisdag 18 januar, 2005 - Av Jan Olof Elk : #1 Jazz Record av 2004: - "Jon Weber Simple Complex (2ndCenturyJazz Records). "Pianisten Jon Weber är en av de mest framträdande vita improvisatörerna i USA idag. På skivan återfinns musiker som Gary Burton vibrafon, Eric Alexander saxofon och Roy Hargrove flygelhorn." - Borås Tidning - Sverige

Borås Tidning - Tuesday January 18, 2005 - by Jan Olof Elk: [SWEDEN] - #1 Jazz Record of 2004: - "Jon Weber Simple Complex (2ndCenturyJazz Records). "Pianist Jon Weber is one of the most outstanding improvisers in the USA today. The disc includes vibraphonist Gary Burton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, and flügelhornist Roy Hargrove" - Borås Tidning - In English

Review from Greek publication APOPSI : - "Weber's compositions are strong and mature. Weber works more as a leader /composer than a virtuoso - although he has the proper skills and facility to do so. SIMPLE COMPLEX wonderfully combines the right compositions, tightness and harmonization with a range that spans from breathtaking harmonic and rhythmic changes to the 60s simple groove - a big step forward to Jon's wider recognition"
- VANGELIS ARAGIANNIS; APOPSI   - Read entire review >>

Click on Greek flag to read review in Greek

Chicago Tribune: CDs Reflect City's Evolving Music
"Weber indeed has soared into new regions of expression as composer-bandleader." - Howard Reich/Aug 2004...Read entire review >>

Radio Radio Antenna Uno: "very impressed, excellent arranging and group dynamics. Congrats and keep up the dynamite music!" - (in English)

"Truly one great record!" - Karri Maittinen Groove FM - Helsinki, Finland, 2005

"The piano of Jon Weber ties everything together with all the inventiveness necessary on an album which is, in turn, exciting, reflective and wholly refreshing."

2005.03.21. - A hét jazzlemeze – Jon Weber: Simple Complex - VisszHang

"Jon Weber, through his compositions, makes the complex sound simple...he more than holds his own" - KCRW Radio

Spanish broadcaster David Alvarez' 5 star review

radioio.com - RadioJazz- Featured CD - "...self taught' pianist and composer, weber plays with extraordinary confidence through his own arrangements and compositions that masterfully explore a wide range of chordal structures, moods, and styles. weber's musical creations will captivate you. "

"The originals are excellent; Brilliant pianist; Exploratory playing." - -- Scott Yanow -- LA Jazz Scene

"Jon Weber is a virtuoso, pure and simple. Weber delivers what amounts to a five star effort if only for his all-original program, incisive in its compositional aesthetic." -- All About Jazz   -- Read entire review >>

"Every once in a great while a jazz musician who really knocks you out comes along to reinvigorate your faith in the well being of the music. Jon Weber fits that description, and then some. His CD "SIMPLE COMPLEX" is a rare expression of the kind of excitement we all seek and seldom find. Do yourself a favor and give it some ear .....then tell all your discerning friends about Jon Weber" - Mort Fega

Neil Tesser's Top 20 - Miles Ahead
Mark Ruffin Listen Here!
WBEZ FM's Top 20 for 2004