"Announcement represents a joyous event that supersedes a good portion of the nondescript, overly hyped, and rigorously marketed 90's and 2000 brand of post-bop, whereas this refreshing and altogether stirring production imparts a lasting impression!" -- ALL MUSIC GUIDE (4 1/2 stars) "Mika Pohjola is a jazz pianist whose works you will want in your home CD collection!" -- JAZZ REVIEW