The 3dom Factor

"[13] WNYC's Patrick Jarenwattananon noted that the musicians "straddle the lines between uptempo bebop and free improvisation with authority," and stated: "The 3dom Factor is ultimately Altschul's showcase, which he uses to demonstrate a wide range of styles...

"[14] A reviewer for NPR's Fresh Air commented: "Altschul is great at mixing opposites: abstract melodic concepts with parade beats, open improvising and percolating swing.

"[6] AAJ's Troy Collins described the album as "a compelling overview summarizing his entire career," and stated: "Bolstered by the laudable contributions of his sidemen, the record is both a modern masterpiece and a singular highlight in an impressive discography.

"[7] AAJ writer Eyal Hareuveni called the album "highly enjoyable and inspiring," and highlighted Altschul's notable qualities: "The instant, authoritative, assertion of pulse and form, the ability to color it with wise and subtle usage of cymbals and rubbed drum heads, instinctual communication and emphatic rapport with musical partners and boundless energy.

"[8] Reviewer Glenn Astarita commented: "With torrid flows, unanticipated detours and gobs of group-centric synergy, the trio looms as a tightly wound machine, and loosens it all up via spurious improvisational segments and fluid trajectories amid a consortium of cleverly articulated counter-maneuvers.