Marcos Ariel is in the forefront of contemporary Brazilian music. His musical style is purely “Carioca” (one who is a native of Rio de Janeiro) splashed with a passion for Classical and Jazz. His enthusiasm as a pianist, flutist and composer is inspiring. As a musician, he is swift and precise transcending genuine warmth that can only be Marcos Ariel."...Ariel's unique musical phrasing are played out stylishly employing classical keyboard technique and very 'Brazilian' ideas have a sensibility steeped in Rio brew that combines 'Choro' with Chopin..."Mark HolstonJazziz magazine"...Ariel's compositions bring out best in Brazilian beat...""...Marcos Ariel the Brazilian pianist whose luch sense of phrasing comes with a feel that's at once sensitive and impressionistic..." Bill KohlhaaseLA Weekly"Ariel revealed a major-league compositional talent. His vibrant works - rich shifting multiplique rhythms - managed to comnbine the twists and turns of be-bop articulation with the soaring melodies of the samba." Don HeckmanLos Angeles Times