"New York resident jazz pianist Manuel Engel makes a serious impression with ME 3, cutting a stylistic dash with sometimes minimalist, always classical-influenced piano manoeuvres. Alithea, the recipient of an award nomination at the LA Music Awards, is a masterly piece, parading Engel’s full panoply of keyboarding artistry."

John Stevenson - ejazznews


“Engel finds sweet release in the emptiness of space. Like the Buddhists, he wants to disconnect from tension by simplifying his thoughts. If today's computer-driven economy is squeezing all of us into a few universal shapes that can be organized at warp speed, Engel is finding us some wiggle room.”

Chuck Graham – Tucson Citizen


“The whole vibe and approach feels very fresh and personal. Really enjoyed it very much!”

TAXI – The World’s Leading Independent A & R Company


“ME3 - One can hear traces of Satie’s piano music.”

Robert Iannapollo – Cadence Magazine

"... hat diese Musik doch etwas Schwebendes, Traumhaftes. - Fuer mich wirklich eine Entdeckung."

ME 3 received 5 STARS out of 5 - Jazz N More