"Most piano trios have the bass and drums follow what the pianist wants to do.  But with us, Tarus is the major protagonist who pushes the music, and we work at intersecting with each other to have a conversation."
-Jason Moran, Downbeat Magazine 2011

[He is] One of the most talented and creative bassists that I have ever had the pleasure to play with.
-Stanley Cowell 2012 (Birthday wish to Tarus )