"One thing is certain: Manhattan Vibes is a supremely cool percussion-oriented band that appears to both young and mature audiences. They are performing a style of music that is very contemporary and includes international influences that blend together without ever losing the element of dance and groove." – Village Voice

"Rhythmically driven and spatially exact, Manhattan Vibes reaches deep into the Latin consciousness and pulls out the perfect vibe." – All About Jazz

"Blue November," the new release from Manhattan Vibes, features Christos Rafalides (vibraphone), Sergio Salvatore (piano), Mike Pope (bass), and Vince Cherico (drums). Listeners will discover these New-York-based musicians combining their diverse cultural backgrounds and transcending musical boundaries, merging odd meters and contemporary American grooves with world music in a vibraphone-based band.