“The first time I listened to the album it stunned me. Mark, Tim, and Scott enrich the art of the jazz trio with a brilliant new component. Mark Wade comes across as a genius instrumentalist but this New Yorker has also written all the material for the album…Event Horizon is modern jazz in the best manner. It’s clear, it’s structured, it’s played to the point. It’s a piece of art and love. Without exaggeration, this is a modern jazz album that I haven’t heard in a long time…the trio convinces because the unified and refined stories that Mark is telling with his compositions are amazing…the musicality is purely impressive.”

"US bassist Mark Wade triumphs with his debut album Event Horizon – 9 tracks of pure elegant and innovative jazz...Wade’s tracks are immersed in originality and complexity. The opening one, for example, “Jump for Joy,” has a melodic tone to it, a ballad-like one, but stays true to its aim: it makes the listener listen! Event Horizon is just this, a powerful vortex full of talent and musicality where one cannot escape, but is pulled into...Event Horizon, the debut album par excellence!"

"Right through this album Wade, whose compositions these are, shines as a player, composer, and bandsman. What Wade understands is the essence of musical colours and textures and, even without horns, there is a fullness and fluidity to this album – and that is down to the composition...the use of the bass not just to accompany the piano, but at times as a solo instrument makes for far more diversity then many trio works. The understanding and inclusion of different textures is clear and this makes for a rich, deep, and luxurious sense of completion to the landscape of the music. Mark Wade and his trio, I would not mind betting, are going to be around the music scene for a long time."

"The album Event Horizon of the Mark Wade Trio is a joy to listen to. Bassist Mark Wade, drummer Scott Neumann and pianist Tim Harrison deliver a splendid album. The rhythm section guides you through tight and sometimes surprising twists and turns along with first-rate jazz melodies."

"The compositions themselves are all impressive - you can hear a really strong grip over both melody and harmony…I think that Wade has already developed a mature style clearly influenced by all the big names he's played with over the years. His feel for thematic movement is very impressive. The way he can develop fairly simple ideas into complex things really comes through on several of the tracks on the album. Wade is impressive as a player too. In the ensemble he is always keeping interest and is good in conversation with his bandmates. And he is also a very adept soloist, often weaving long rows of thought out in thematically pleasing lines…I think event horizon is an impressive album from an artist who has now made a big name for himself in his native New York and increasingly more so worldwide…I thoroughly enjoyed the album."

"There is great harmony between the three musicians having spent years together and it shows as much during the energetic moments of this album, of which there are many, and with the most melodic moments, which also abound. The artists communicate musically as equals. The album opens with a waltz that lets us see what the rest will be: a perfect combination between three musicians..Freedom is present as the trio transmits tension or tenderness. They make jazz in a modern and groundbreaking style or more conventional, all depending on the track and sometimes this dichotomy is exercised within the same track. The trio's first album is already a force to be reckoned with in the current jazz scene."

"New York bass player Mark Wade impresses with his debut recording...there’s much to admire on this album, from Wade’s lovely tone and crisp playing, the superb support from both Harrison and Neumann, and the distinctive, original compositions. The playing on Event Horizon is of the highest calibre, and the album is well worth checking out."

"A gem of a trio album...Eight of the nine tracks are Wade's originals and his artfully crafted, spacious compositions conjure grooves and textures that make a big sound without cluttering it...This doesn’t sound like a debut. Mark Wade’s Trio make committed, emotional music with a distinctive flavour. This one has got stuck in my playlist over the last month or so. Check it out."

"Playing in the vein of famous bassists Scott Lafaro and John Pattitucci, Wade's solid and thrilling bass work leads the trio. They are a modern sounding piano trio that have great chemistry together, responding quickly to each other's musical ideas."

"Wade plays jazz with a classical sound that nevertheless contains personal touches, harmonies, and complex twists without flaws that give quality to his music...Throughout the recording you see the total interaction between three equals that provide different points of view to Wade's compositions. This is a great album filled with quality jazz that deserves our attention."

"When I listen to 'Event Horizon', the impressive debut of bassist and composer Mark Wade, it is the space in the compositions and the dialogue that touch me. Wade writes melodically  and dynamically, discreetly and expressively, but perhaps the most fascinating in his music is the space it creates. And that space creates a listening dialogue. Fascinating! Repeated listening shows how creative this process is, how Mark Wade takes you to a horizon, how he motivates his trio. Making music in a trio is about the inability to hide and the need to speak out and to engage in dialogue. Wade encourages his trio and the listener to step into that dialogue. Would that be typical for bass players? It's just a question, but Mark Wade does help in finding an answer!"

"Despite the traditional format, it is immediately apparent that the bassist stands out for his solo work in the sonic landscape of the music. Without introducing this at the expense of the balance in this post bop trio, Wade’s presence nuances the group game. In addition, the trio as a whole demonstrates a rhythmic relaxation that is reserved for only the best piano trios. It is executed at a high level, with the versatile, elegant lyricism of the leader standing out.

"If you like Jazz trios then you should seriously consider listening to this album. From the opening track ‘Jump for Joy’ to the humour of the last track ‘If I Only Had a Brain’ this is a bright and often uplifting recording. The interplay between the three instruments is never dull and manages to be honest while steering clear of pretention. ‘Event Horizon’ is suggestive of new possibilities emerging within what you might think of as a well-established format."

"This great album shows Wade's variety and range of talent...Wade shows a very inspiring touch on 'Singsong'. 'Valley and Stream' has a classical feel, showing a lyrical and dynamic spirit."

"A great album, with magnificent compositions and musicians that demonstrate their greatness though their excellent performance. It is also an excellent record whose recording, editing and mastering pays attention to detail and dynamic timbral qualities of each instrument. Strongly recommended."

"Where Wade and his Trio excel is in the extraordinary sense of space and openness that they bring to their music...something that you can hear on the collection’s killer track the appropriately named “Apogee”...ballad “Cold Spring” pulls off the same trick in a more straight ahead context – Wade’s soulful bass is to the fore, and Harrison adds a certain tenderness and gentle melancholy with a thoughtful solo. Event Horizon is an album of restrained, well played music with an inherent good taste."

"The bandleader has quite a few bass solos on his album that he executes in a very virtous style, for example 'Singsong'. But also his musicians, pianist Tim Harrison and drummer Scott Neumann, are worth mentioning. All three of them together are not only great soloists but also know their roles as team players. All of the songs are part of the traditional jazz periphery of modern jazz and include high level of musicianship. The whole album has a very natural sound  - the bass is very upfront in the mix and the sound landscape of his music  breathes and has a lot of air. Wade considers his album as a starting point for his solo career – a start well done!"

"Swinging and inventive...an adventurous journey which has unexpected twists and a curious edge at which something exciting happens. His trio has succeeded in creating a compelling debut album that’s rich, harmonic and a little bit eccentric." 

"Wade's debut includes great tracks such as 'Jump for Joy', 'Apogee', and 'Cold Spring'. His solo parts are never too showy and his trio plays with a well-balanced sound. Their version of Harold Arlen's 'If I Only Had A Brain' is a wonderful track!" 

"This album cuts across the boundaries that jazz has created within it's own genre. It beautifully fuses mainstream and nu-jazz with a defined leftfield slant in my humble opinion. The album has a 3 ringed complexity within the artist interaction that melds true genius. It is a truly impressive debut!!!"

"Event Horizon is an album full of surprising changes in meter and harmony. It is also a portion of exquisitely played American jazz...In their playing we will see not only their creativity, but also the perfect match of the ensemble in its coexistence with the rest of the composition. The concept behind music seems to be that of a unified organism."