“Èlia Bastida has been in the front row for a while. I like her because she plays with technique and feeling. Today she is one of the best; she’s also very versatile”

Helio Peralta

“Jazz violin has not been one of my preferred instruments. However, Èlia has shown me that the violin truly belongs in jazz.”

John Caldwell

“Èlia is a natural musician, of a kind you rarely hear”

Josef Eisinger

“Elia plays with such a swing on a very difficult instrument (…) Her lines are so great that it reminds me of Svend Asmussen (…) Many classical violinists should listen to Elia although it’s another genre.”

Olaf Sørensen

“So much to love about Elia. She can really swing on three instruments, any one of which would be a career for another musician. Sing? Stunning and unique, a voice that will last along with an innate ability to float around the beat. But my highest praise goes to her astonishing progress on the jazz violin. She takes great big chances, walks up to the edge…. and just when you think she won’t, she miraculously lands back home right on the “1” every time. (…) This woman never disappoints, a rarity in any kind of music, but especially jazz.”

Jim Downey

“In my humble opinion Elia is the best jazz violinist in the world today and no one has disagreed with me! Her album, ‘The Magic Sound of the Violin’, is unique; her live performances are full of spirit, joy, smiles and brilliant music. Whether she plays violin, tenor sax or sings, she is great!!”

Paul Mason