"They were outstanding - musicianship and their presentation. They have 300 new fans following the concert. The program worked well with shorter pieces played attacca 1st half and the Brahms and Ravel in the 2nd half. That Ravel arrangement by Lee is extraordinary - and brilliantly played." -- Barry Kempton, Schubert Club (Nov 2022)

"They were great - one of the best young trios I’ve ever heard." - Steve Wogaman, Chamber Music Detroit (Oct. 2022)

“Artists in the deepest sense of the word” — Jeffery Palmer, CutCommon

“Riveting” … “stunning virtuosity and ensemble work” … “fresh and surprising interpretations” — Susan Pena, Reading Eagle

"sense of joyful virtuosity” - South Florida Classical Review

"impressive" - NY Times

"impeccable" - Fanfare Magazine

"... strikingly imaginative... exceptional balance... It's tempting to single out individual members for the way each distinguishes particular passages, but it's ultimately the trio's playing as a unit that makes the greater impact." -textura (Sept. 2021)

"... the Merz perform with consummate artistry, blending superior control and tonal lucidity with a breathtaking sense of line and motion." - The WholeNote (Sept. 2021)

“Jordan Bak, the first, as a bright commanding presence, colorfully and unpretentiously led the consort, suitably assuming the role of a rising star.” - The Boston Musical Intelligencer

They’re a fantastic group of charismatic, intelligent, and lovely people. They mightily impressed our audiences and it was the perfect start to an important season for us.” -Owen Dalby, Noe Valley Chamber Music