…the night's modest hero was pianist Steve Melling.

Melling seemed to read his… partners' minds - picking up and amplifying phrases they had barely begun, supplying fresh harmonic invitations in offhand chords, constantly helping maintain the band's busy forward motion.

JOHN FORDHAM

28 August 08 review:
Clark Tracey Re-Union Quintet
Pizza Express, Soho

"When singing with a pianist as accomplished as Steve Melling it allows me
to broaden my scope as a singer. He is such a fine player."
GEORGIE FAME

"…the night's modest hero was pianist Steve Melling..." MORE >
JOHN FORDHAM, The Guardian

"Melling is one of the most comprehensively gifted of pianists, with a great technique and an abundance of ideas. He is also a great composer."
IAN CARR, JAZZ The Rough Guide Vol 2

"I wanted to work with him more..." MORE >
PETER KING

"...incredible and very exciting..." MORE >
MARTIN DREW

"The alternatively tumultuous and tender pianist Steve Melling."
CHRIS PARKER, Jazz At Ronnie Scott’s magazine

"Steve Melling comes across as the most eloquent soloist."
TONY AUGARDE, The Musician magazine