Sean Fyfe
All About Jazz Review by Pierre Giroux
“★★★★…In an era when the echoes of jazz legends resonate through the ages, pianist Sean Fyfe emerges as a torchbearer of the hard-bop tradition with his latest release Stepping Stones. This album is a testament to the power of collaboration, as Fyfe is joined by the dynamic ensemble of tenor saxophonist Dave O’Higgins, drummer Matt Fishwick and bassist Luke Fowler, each of whom brings their unique talent and deep respect for those who came before.”​
Papatamus Redux Review by Abe Goldstien
“One might say, Cellar Music has a thing for hard bop and the contemporary players who are embracing the soulful tunes, driving rhythms and captivating solos that were the mainstay of jazz in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Pianist Sean Fyfe is one of them, and along with Dave O’Higgins on sax, Luke Fowler on bass and Matt Fishwick on drums they pay and play homage to this bygone era on Stepping Stones.”
Review for "Late Night"
January 19th 2022
“★★★★...In lending their ample talents to this enticing session, Fyfe and his companions submit that Late Night can be a "happy" time as well, a premise that is impressively borne out on every number. These are four musicians who know where they are going and have fun getting there.”
—Jack Bowers, All About Jazz review 1/19/2022
Review for "Late Night"
January 21st 2022
“★★★...Elegantly formal and has a cloak of restraint. However it clearly demonstrates that he is an accomplished pianist. The band continues on its excursion across musical styles, tempos and harmonies, showing that although this is not a regular aggregation, they have the chops to deliver the goods.”
—Pierre Giroux, All About Jazz review 1/21/2022
Review for "Late Night"
January 21st 2022
“Right from the opening guitar chords hitting your ears, you know you're in for something special here. These four Canadians decamped to London, Fyfe's current home base, and blasted away on some swinging, jumping club jazz that can turn a clod into a finger popping daddio. In the pocket at all times, this crew are true practitioners of the art and they deliver like champs.”
—Chris Spector, Midwest Record review 1/14/2022
London Jazz Newsletter Feature
April 20th 2023
“Late Night is an intricate project that sees seven of Fyfe’s own compositions complemented by a poignant solo recording of Billy Strayhorn’s ‘Lush Life’. The pianist’s favourite track, ‘To Wes’, is a cheerful, high-energy bop, a tribute to the legendary American jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. Across the tracks, Fyfe meanders around the keys in a series of impressive solos, bolstered throughout by his quartet.”
—Izzy Blankfield, London Jazz Newsletter 4/20/2023
London Jazz Newsletter Feature
October 15th 2023
“Among the many moods that Sean calls forth with his music, perhaps joyfulness is the most dominant” wrote one reviewer of Canadian pianist Sean Fyfe’s first album as leader. He has been based in the UK since 2021, and is in the process of making quite a name for himself as a bandleader here. His next concerts in Guildford and Luton will feature top UK musicians playing the music from a new album, due for release in early 2024.”
—Lavender Sutton, London Jazz Newsletter 10/15/2023