The Reviews are in... thank you!

• "...I am absolutely impressed to death with your playing..."; "...because I would recommend you anywhere"; "Man, you just are one fabulous player..." -  Jazz Trombone Virtuoso Bill Watrous  (August 26, 2005)
  
• "Steve knows how to kick a band as well as make it swing" -  Ralph Humphrey, Studio Legend/Drummer, Dancing With The Stars   (March 9, 2013)
  

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• Arizona Daily Star noted "drummer Pemberton maintained interest through all of his turn, exploring every resource of his instrument from rims to skins.  He also managed some delicate brush work..." - James Reel (February 15, 1989)
  
• Composer's Manuscript Press  states "Mr. Pemberton’s solo drew 3 ovations from the crowd before it was over.  At times he was playing so fast that all you could see were blurry visions of his sticks flying by." - Scott Oyer (June 21, 1997)
• Hartford Courant calls Pemberton a "steady-as-a-rock sideman" - Steve Metcalf (October 26, 1996)
• LA Jazz Scene talked about Pemberton's appearance at Catalina Jazz Club,"Drummer Steve Pemberton also showed great chops but of course, he had years of experience with the Boston Pops" - Ed Stauss (December, 2010)
• LA Jazz Scene expressed several comments "Pemberton was strong and aggressive, adding an exciting punch to the tune."  They also said, "Pemberton's solid drumming was felt throughout the tune..."; "Pemberton's brush work was just right for the tune."; "Pemberton kicked the band with plenty of fire." - Bob Comden (September, 2006)
• LA Jazz Scene says "Pemberton urged the band on with his powerful, swinging drumming, while getting in a strong solo on this tune."  They also said, "and once again, Pemberton pushed the band with an exciting force." - Bob Comden (February, 2006)
• LA Jazz Scene quotes "Pemberton is a first-rate drummer and really pushed the band hard." - Bob Comden (January, 2006)
• Palm Beach Daily News exalts "A Benny Goodman medley... gave the audience an opportunity to enjoy a great, exhilarating drum solo by Steve Pemberton. Gene Krupa himself would have surely enjoyed his display of rhythmic mastery." - Nicole Rattinger (February 23,1999)
• Philadelphia Inquirer was amazed by his "wizardly solo, all followed by a standing ovation."(May 14, 1996) and they also said "Drummer Pemberton delivered (an) explosive solo in a version of "Sing, Sing, Sing." - Leonard W. Boasberg (May 13, 1997)
• Philadelphia Inquirer  referenced his appearance with Grover Washington, Jr. and Peter Nero, and said "percussionist Steve Pemberton... joined them in a dynamic four-way blues improvisation." (October 6, 1998)
• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  exclaims "Many drummers fail in their solos because they aim only to show how fast and loud they can play. Pemberton's solo was an artistic exploration of timbre and articulation at soft and softer dynamics." - Mark Kanny (October, 1987)
• Sacramento Bee considers Pemberton's drumming "elegant" - William Glackin (January 14, 1990)
• Salt Lake Tribune noted "...and Steve Pemberton on drums gave us a more intimate look at their mega-talent..." - Jeff Manookian (April 10, 1995)
• The Sentinel-Ledger commented "Pemberton proved to be a percussionist in the mold of Buddy Rich." - Ed Wismer (February 4, 1993)
• Spike Magazine (Online) penned "former Boston Pops drummer Steve Pemberton tossing out impossible paradiddles as if he were feeding pigeons in the park." and also stated "Pemberton executes a surgical waltz beat underneath what eventually morphs into..." - Eric Saeger (May 2, 2006)
• The Tribune Review  wrote "The Peter Nero Trio kicked off the show's second half, showcasing the impressive talents of ... drummer Steve Pemberton." (September 22, 1997)
• The Victoria Advocate said "Pemberton used effective rhythms, varying tone colors and dynamics to create an enjoyable solo, so unlike most percussionists who rely on maniacal pounding to elicit a reaction from the audience..." - Gary DiMuzio (April 14, 1993)
• Washington Post  hails Pemberton's " show-stopping solo" at the Kennedy Center - Joseph McLellan (September 10, 1988)
  and considers him "breathless" - Charles McCardell (June 19, 1992)
• Washington Post says "Best of all was... he and his trio members--bass player Michael Barnett and drummer Steve Pemberton--worked a most inventive and swinging improv on "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town."" - Pamela Sommers (December 13, 1999)
• The Virginian Pilot states "`Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'... That Kringle tribute featured Nero's own guys: Michael Barnett playing his unusual electric upright Clevinger bass, and Steve Pemberton tearing things up on the drums." - Frank Roberts (December 18, 2000)