“Bright and carnavalesque but also hypnotic and constantly shapeshifting, vibraphonist Erik Charlston’s new album Essentially Hermeto more than does justice to legendary Brazilian composer Hermeto Pascoal… It’s more than just a tribute: this is a mostly brisk, fascinating ride through a whole bunch of diverse Brazilian styles… Count this among the best jazz albums to come over the transom here this year.”

– Lucid Culture