A review of Steve Rudolph's CD Everything I Love:
"...The elegant and lush harmonic movement of this piece [Two Lonely People] is emphasized by the sensitive and masterful interplay between bassist Steve Varner and Rudolph."

Jazz Improv Magazine
CD Review by Joe Patitucci
July, 2003


With Pat Martino live at the Iridium, NYC:
"Steve Varner, on bass, fully blended and supported the group in the moody, melodic pieces, and then played a vibrant duet with Jim Ridl, on piano"

ExploreDance.com
Music Review by Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
January 25, 2003


"...it's great to hear Steve Varner's dark, woody bass tone decorate the Ducal writing"

AllAboutJazz.com
CD review of live the jim ridl trio