"What I liked about Bread & Circuses was the different styles. The Caribbean flavours really shine through in 'All Change Please' whilst 'Big Girl Funk Machine' is a really danceable track. Neil Maya is a talented and technically sound musician, who is developing his sound through his quartet. Neil Maya makes saxophone sounds reminiscent to Illinois Jacquet at times, and Cannonball Adderley's influence can be heard throughout - however Neil Maya's voicing and phrasing are difficult to compare to anyone. The Neil Maya Quartet is unique - something the crowd as Ronnie Scott's would appreciate" Brian Parker, Jazz-Radio.fm

Hugely talented band of brothers * * * *

You'd be hard pushed to find a better sounding quartet in this neck of the woods- or any other for that matter.

One of the joys of the hugely talented Neil Maya and his merry band of brothers is that they are home grown in the South Hams.

As such not only did they choose Totnes to launch there second album, Bread and Circuses, but the town also features heavily in the mix....

Marcus Vergette on double bass, Nick Carter on drums, Tom Unwin on piano and Neil leading the charge makes for a creative and accomplished combination.

Let's hope they don't move further afield for the next launch- the word is out now.

Jonpaul Hedge Herald Express 15th May 2009

 "I was very impressed by the quality of playing when the excellent Neil Maya Quartet performed to an appreciative audience at The Keay Theatre, St Austell. The musicians worked together as a tight unit, their individual skills highlighted with empathy and understatement. Neil Maya's playing on his own compositions was particularly moving and poignant and the quartet moved easily from ballads to swing and jazz funk. An excellent, varied evening of contemporary jazz by some of the South West's leading musicians, go see them if you get the chance, you won't be disappointed"

Phil Webb, Programme Co-ordinator, The Keay Theatre, Cornwall

"The Neil Maya Quartet were "fantastic, playing lively vibrant jazz that was areal hit with the audience".

Debbie Di-Bello, General Manager, Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth

"Neil Maya on sax and clarinet fronted the foursome with the ease of a true professional. His sax playing was second to none as he smoothly made his way through the repertoire which ranged from his own compositions to contemporary jazz classics.... Tom Unwin on Keyboards brought a passion for his music seemingly equalled only by the high winds sweeping through the county... His performance was faultless and much appreciated by the audience. Marcus Vergette on double bass.. enthralled the audience with his energetic playing as he virtually tangoed with his bass, his footwork a sight to behold. Finally drummer (Gary Evans) held the ensemble together impeccably."

Mary Yendall at the Keay Theatre St Austell 21/9/06 from St Austell Voice

"Thank you for a such a pleasurable, entertaining and professionally performed event last Saturday evening. Great feedback from the audience, including some who had never experienced live jazz before and didn't really know what to expect. Please pass our thanks to Marcus, Tom and Gary and we'll hope to see you again in the future.

 Sheena Hunter-Hedges Thorverton Memorial Hall

What a great night. Thanks guys. .Music to stir the soul. Villages in Action has brought us another fantastic night. Thank you. Andrea Johnstone. Coombeinteignhead Villages in Action Organiser

The Neil Maya Quartet produce an evening of top quality jazz performed to a very busy Sunday night audience at The

Barrel House, Totnes.