Purple is the Color is a prime example of a working band, a collective that works together consistently and continuously and continues to develop. A rare exception in a fast-moving age in which supposedly spectacular projects seem to be more in demand than observing the maturation of a formation a step by step. My very first jazz record was Keith Jarrett's Belonging with his European quartet with Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson and Jon Christensen. Purple is the Color comes very close to this fantastic band. Christoph Huber

Jazz music of a tremendously elegant quality, the kind that does not linger in the classical realm, but rather unfolds many interesting interconnections to other styles. PURPLE IS THE COLOR sets sail to special musical shores, to shores on which the dignified sound of jazz can develop its full radiance free of conventional constraints. The aim of Simon Raab (piano), Stepán Flagar (saxophone), Martin Kocián (bass) and Michal Wierzgon (drums) is to touch the audience with their music, release deep-rooted feelings and trigger emotions. Purple is the Color have been selected as NASOM “New Austrian Sound of Music” act 2020-21. (Michael Ternai, Mica Austria 2019)