“He effectively demonstrates his ability to blend the sounds of his jazz, r&b, and pop influences…which leaves his listeners reminiscing about and craving the beats and rhythms of time gone by.”

“He reaches the emotional depths of his listeners with a subtle, yet powerful delivery. "”

"He's more than extremely competent...he's a great musician."

"...a musician who has a high, refined sense of style, good taste and dedication to development."

"A proficient player, he has a knowledge and awareness where new music is going...No such thing as acoustic compared to electronic. Onaje expands the word pianist to no limit and that should be taken heed."

“Regardless of context Gumbs has always been a player for whom melody comes first,”

“Onaje Allan Gumbs is highly respected among jazz musicians as a consummate musician and thoughtful composer.”

“...Whether on acoustic piano or synthesizers, Gumbs' devotion to lyricism and attention to the details of composition, arrangement and performance mark his work with a feeling of quiet passion across all tracks.”

“Exciting compositions of bold, swinging rhythms, impressive phrasing and rich, melodic lines.”

"...Onaje Allan Gumbs... still combines rhythmic earthiness with a sensitive touch, and still writes seductive songs..."

"...Onaje Allan Gumbs (pronounced Oh-Nah-Jay) is one of the music industry's most respected and talented music collaborators..."

"...As a supreme keyboardist and composer, Onaje's touch amazingly soothes and invigorates the listener all at once."

"...His own records have been equally diverse, and yet there's always been a fundamental combination of confidence and humility that's made every record a gem, regardless of where they land stylistically..."

"...(As a pianist),Gumbs comes through as the primary voice, with a selfless approach that is always in service of the song..."

"...There is something elegant in his style, a confident, yet subdued air..."