Reviews
"Harper…has effectively staked his claim as a clarinet modernist”
David Adler, New Music Box

“Harper pushes post-bop into a territory that is inventive, but clear and accessible…
...Harper’s clarinet trio is a marvel of studied moderation…”
Tom Hull, Village Voice and Jazz Prospecting

"The sustained musicality of [The Onus Trio] is something I continue to marvel at and the disc is a precious case where a packed-to-the circumference silver platter actually lives up to the promise of its length." …more>>
Derek Taylor, Bagatellen.com

“[Their work] speaks confidently with poise and maturity and that clearly has something to do with the empathy that Harper and cohorts have developed over the past…years together working as a unit.”…more>>
Chris Hovan, All About Jazz

 “Harper’s writing is…richly melodic and…refreshingly inventive.”…more>>
Geoff Himes, The Jeffersonian

“Plenty of crisp, tasteful post-bop interplay...
... an introspective tone that charms the ear as much as the exotic timbres do”…more>>
Lee Gardner, Baltimore City Paper

“The music of The Onus is endlessly intriguing and well worth hearing.”
Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

"A sinuous, sexy, deep and dark spell..."
--Susan L. Pena, Reading Eagle

"... Harper's sweet-toned clarinet danced subtly to the music..."
--Brad Walseth, JazzChicago.net

"And 'Sentimental Journey'...[Regina Carter's] trio with just Darryl Harper's clarinet and Matthew Parrish's bass, was exquisitely sentimental, in the best sense."
--George Kanzler, Jazz Times

"Regina Carter’s violin wowed the crowd with her magnificent technique and storytelling execution. Her quintet’s cohesive sound, especially with new clarinetist Darryl Harper’s articulate style, added a lot. "
--Chuck Workman, Nuvo.net

"Harper played marvelously...a sweet solo in which melodic phrases danced with a post-Lester Young lilt"
John Litweiler, Chicago Sun-Times

"Clarinetist Darryl Harper with Kevin Harris at the piano set the gold standard of this musically glittering evening with an elegant rendition of his original song 'Walking with Old Souls'..."
--Kay Bourne, Bay State Banner