" 'Sync' reveals an artist who, at 28, already has a powerful musical personality.  Yaremko's originals, which touch on the jazz tradition while also looking forward, are rife with musical adventures. Likewise, his covers of such songs as Lennon-McCartney's "Michelle" offer fresh, open-minded approaches..."

        -Zan Stewart, Newark Star-Ledger

"The interplay between trumpeter Nathan Eklund and Yaremko (who is heard on alto, tenor, soprano, flute, and bass clarinet) is quite invigorating and infectious. Their renditions of Irving Berlin's "Remember," Jobim's "Zingaro," and the Beatles' "Michelle" are fresh and rhythmically surprising. The originals are up to the same high level, with Yaremko's versatility (he is equally skilled on each of his instruments) and Eklund's mellow tone being major assets. A fun set of music that is both traditional and forward-looking"

         -Scott Yanow, All Music Guide  

“It is hard to imagine how many ultra-talented musicians lie in the weeds, with no big-budget record contract or nationwide touring schedule that allows them to reach the masses. Discovering one is like finding a pearl in your oyster — and the pearl on Sync is the multiple reed-playing Craig Yaremko…(He)is a jack of many instruments, and here he is the master of all..."

         -John Cizik, Jazz Improv NY

“Beautifully rendered standards stand comfortably shoulder to shoulder with confident originals, the latter including “Two Kings” and the title track. Lennon/McCartney’s  “Michelle” is entirely recognizable to those in the know but is transformed into an edgy and fresh existence that serves the original’s poignancy and wistfulness. Antonio Carlos Jobim receives tribute in “Zingaro” (aka “Portrait in Black and White”), which is stunningly portrayed, as is Monk’s “Ruby, My Dear”. Added to the mix are fetching compositions by Yaremko’s driving partner, the highly capable trumpeter and flugelhornist Nathan Eklund. Yaremko and Eklund snap, crackle and pop throughout this excellent recording...”

        -Laurel Gross, All About Jazz-New York

"Multi-reed ace Craig Yaremko’s third outing as a leader provides a rather intense and multifaceted glimpse of modern jazz."    

         -Glenn Astarita, Jazz Review

“Sync is an example of what you might call “chord-lessness” at its most accessible... The edges aren’t polished smooth, just buffed enough to make chordless rebellion seem disarmingly natural.”

        —K. Leander Williams, Time Out New York

“This guy blows so silky, you feel like you're going to slide off the horizon with his palette of rich melodic and harmonic delivery... Craig 'talks' to his listeners with a luxurious open tone...Truly a guy gifted in the art of hard-bop, rich texture, clean tone, & earthy timbre."

        -George W. Carroll,  ejazznews.com

“The album keeps the listener off-balance nicely with this eclectic selection...The interplay is exceptional for such a young group. The overall sound is richer than one would expect from a mere chordless quartet and the tasteful harmonic arrangements make a compelling argument that chordal instrumentation can sometimes be dispensed with without suffering a crippling loss. Part of the burgeoning NYC young jazz scene, it is clear that we will be hearing more from the members of this ensemble in the future, but don’t wait: This is an enjoyable album that bridges the traditional and mainstream with varied styles and more modern sounds into a youthful celebration of the spirit of Jazz."

        -Brad Walseth, Jazz Chicago

"Yaremko (saxophone, flute, bass clarinet) and Nathan Eklund (trumpet) are up-and-coming jazz players who have recently released excellent albums featuring each other. Yaremko has the more daunting task; there is no piano in his quartet. But with the help of Eklund, bassist Bill Moring, and drummer Steve Johns, chords are never missed. Yaremko can be meditative ("Trance") or funky ("9/16") in his own compositions and offers fresh takes on standards like "Ruby, My Dear" and "Remember." Eklund contributes "Topwise," one of the finest tunes, to Yaremko's disc. Yaremko returns the favor with dizzying solos (check out "Scatterbrained") on Eklund's CD. Eklund's more traditional configuration showcases Joe Elefante on some wonderful piano excursions (notably "Kydee"), along with Brian Killeen, bass, and Josh Dion, drums. Eklund's inventive compositions dominate, but he offers new readings of "All The Things You Are" and Lee Morgan's "Totem Pole." These albums leave no doubt - Yaremko and Eklund will be forces to contend with."

        -Ron Netsky, Rochester City Newspaper