Jazz writers, reviewers, and other musicians have given warm--even rave--reviews concerning Dewey Erney's personal appearances and recordings. It is significant that Dewey has never received a negative review. This is not to say that he isn't appreciated by the general audiences as well. He has that rare gift of being able to entertain and "move" his audiences while being appreciated by the top-flight musicians he consistently works with. The remarks most often heard deal with the musicianship and sincerity of the performance. It is obvious to everyone just how much Dewey Erney loves the music he is performing.