Countdown is an album by pianist Steve Kuhn which was recorded in 1998 and released on the Reservoir label.

[1][2][3] The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated "A neglected figure in the overall scheme of modern jazz, perhaps this magnificent recording from the veteran pianist Kuhn will somewhat salve that wound.

It is Kuhn at his best, one of the more soul-stirring piano trio CDs of recent hearing, and a joy to listen to more than just once".

[4] In JazzTimes, Duck Baker noted "Kuhn’s solos are fluid and interesting; he certainly favors long lines and usually manages to make them build effectively.

[6] On All About Jazz, C. Andrew Hovan said "it's chock full of complexity and substance, yet also very inviting and accessible ... Countdown is a step forward for Kuhn and a valuable addition to this independent's small but substantial catalog".