“Empirical is still a reliable touchstone of contemporary British jazz at its most sophisticated”

— Jazzwise

​“Empirical, around for an astonishing 15 years already, are one of the great British contributions to European jazz.”

— Downbeat

“Empirical’s …sound is always diverse and fresh; individual virtuosity is wonderfully embedded in a shimmering group sound.  This is what modern, creative and up-to-date jazz sounds like!”

— Jazzthing

“Empirical are among the most admired and individual-sounding bands in contemporary jazz.”

— The Observer

“London's Empirical delivered it all... This was the height of contemporary jazz from risk-taking players with real commitment.”

—  Calgary Herald