P.J. Perry has had numerous accolades throughout his musical career including a 1993 Juno Award for Best Jazz Recording, "My Ideal" and Jazz Report Magazine's  Critics Choice Award from 1993 through to 1999 a record of 7 straight years.  P.J. has also received several letters of appreciation and glowing reviews, some of which are highlighted here. 

            "On his fourth album as leader, acclaimed saxophonist P.J. Perry becomes a "crossover" artist of sorts, but instead of taking the low road, he takes the high one, collaborating with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and a few special guests to fashion a scintillating performance that combines the most enchanting aspects of jazz and classical music.
        Perry, who has logged time with Dizzy Gillespie, Michel Legrand, Red Rodney and Rob McConnell's Boss Brass and Tentet, is as melodically impressive as he is technically polished, while the Edmonton Symphony, ably guided by orchestrator-arranger Rick Wilkins, reminds one of the world-renowned Netherlands Metropole Orchestra whose "chamber jazz" collaborations with prominent soloists are widely acclaimed.
        After opening with an earnest homage to the legendary guitarist Django, Perry salutes the incomparable Bird with a Charlie Parker medley - The Song is You, April In Paris, They Can't Take That Away From Me and Lover. Two other medleys, extolling ballads and the bossa nova, complement a series of winners including Earle Hagen's soulful Harlem Nocturne, trumpeter Bob Tildesley's fugue-like They kept Bach's Head Alive and the peppery Gershwin flag-waver, Strike Up the Band.
        Perry and the Edmonton Symphony form a wonderful alliance, and those who appreciate lovely melodies that swing shouldn't overlook this album.

                   Jack Bowers

            "Saxophonist P.J Perry isn't just a good player, he's up there with the best."  

            "Perry has a veteran's ear for phrase and elegance."

            "Most highly recommended."

                   Colleen Johnston For the Record

            "Perry fashioned a wisely-judged program."  

            "...Perry is an extremely versatile player."

                   D.T. Baker - Special to The Edmonton Journal

            "P.J Perry blew hot, he blew cool, and he blew the audience away..."  

            "There was hooting, hollering and even whistling to cheer this fabulous performance.."

            "The entire concert was cool indeed."

                   Sheila Keenan - The Daily News

            "P.J came on and knocked us back in our seats..."  

            "...the whole orchestra jumping like a 727 leaping off the deck at full throttle..."

            "...fluid improvisation...as eloquent as Shakespeare..."

                  Stephen Pedersen - The Mail-Star   The Chronicle-Herald (Halifax)