"The imagination and creativity that flows from the mind of pianist TED ROSENTHAL through his fingers to a piano keyboard is unlimited. Wonderland (Playscape - 062713) is one of the best Christmas season recordings to come along in many a year. It is both a terrific album for the holiday season, and a great jazz album. Rosenthal has enlisted two exceptional cohorts, bassist Noriko Ueda and drummer Tim Horner, for this festive and scintillating ride through an eleven-song program that has delights and surprises waiting around each musical corner. Right in the middle of the program are three exceptional tracks, “Dance of the Reed Flutes” from The Nutcracker Suite, an adventurous “Greensleeves” and a take on “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” that is highly influenced by “Blue Monk.” The album closes with a lovely Rosenthal original titled “Snowscape” that is sure to enter the realm of seasonal standards. Wonderland is a wonder indeed! " - Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz