Press

“Best is the eerie wonder of Christopher Jessup’s ‘The Mississippi at Midnight’: barely two minutes long, and lovely.”

— The New York Times


On Jessup’s composition Astronomia: “A fine example of sagacious use of not-too-strident dissonant chords . . . well designed.”

— EarRelevant


On Jessup’s performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto, K. 459: “Taken at a rollicking pace, it’s an absolutely breathtaking performance, mature and considered, but also joyfully spontaneous with tasteful phrasing, impeccably nuanced dynamics, and an impressive sensitivity to the dramatic contrasts and rapid switches in pace and mood of this music.”

— Interlude


“Mr. Jessup is a very fine musician with a high standard of technique that is always in service to the composer. He has a brisk, clean approach to the instrument, coupled with a sense of the overall musical architecture in mind.”

— New York Concert Review


“Jessup represents a balance of exuberance and his own musical instincts that is continuously appealing.”

— Fanfare


“Jessup entices music lovers into the classical world.”

— Pianist Magazine


On Jessup’s performance of Grieg’s Piano Sonata in E Minor: “Jessup embraces the energy of the piece beautifully . . . a delight not to be missed.”

— One World Music Radio


“His Mozart brims with energy without ever distorting the classical proportions of the music.”

— MusicWeb International


“Jessup is in a league of his own.”

— The Ark of Music


“Jessup’s delicate and moving take on Ravel’s Sonatine feels authentically new as it elevates the listener and their imagination to greater plains.”

— Stereo Stickman


On Jessup’s album The First Movements: “Refreshing and inspiring.”

— MainlyPiano