"Now, at last, this brilliant multi-instrumentalist and composer emerges as leader of his own ensemble… a sextet of musicians carefully selected to traverse the musical territory of Bassam's 30-year career.”                             
cegmusic.com January 2010

“Arabic music virtuoso Bassam Saba weaves together Lebanese and Arabic folk music with Turkish Gypsy styles and Russian motifs, playing oud, flutes, violin and buzuq… surprisingly funksome stuff.”

Time Out New York, January 2010

“It only takes a few minutes to realize Composer Bassam Saba is a genius. Listening to his delightful compositions, watching him seamlessly switch from nay to oud to flute and back, it all leads up to what he calls ‘creating a beautiful moment' — where music, musician and listener meet.”                              

FEN Magazine, January 2010

"Brilliant performance by Saba… a true master of his art."                            

The New York Times

"Technical Genius Shines in Saba's nay, flute, oud and violin performance, a true master of his craft."    

The Chicago Tribune

"Bassam Saba’s nay (flute) solo was also memorable, with fine grains of sand in his tone adding an ecstatic lift to an understated opening, and his virtuosic windup inspiring huge applause."

Afropop, March 2009

"The night's most exquisite solo voice was that of Bassam Saba on the nay (the Arabic reed flute)... where [it] sang solo atop rumbling double-bass, sounding like a call to prayer over slowly waking traffic."

Star Ledger, April 2007

"Classically-inspired Middle Eastern music, showcasing a collection of very soothing melodies – his ensemble, which included cello, bass, violin and percussion provided the perfect backdrop for his free improvisation."

Global Rhythm, January 2008