"Mark is a man who really lives his craft... One of the most attractive features about Mark is that he knows how to keep things simple. I like music that is subtle but still supports the drama and is there for a reason, and Mark did that so beautifully."
- Robert Redford on Emanuel Levy.com
"Isham is firmly entrenched in the A-list of film composers..."
- Josef Woodard, JazzTimes
"...that promise you expect of a great artist - to move you in ways that you never expected."
- Paul Haggis, on Crash
"[Mark] is a world class composer and musical genius..."
-Emilio Estevez
"The key to Mark Isham is that he's a great trumpet player..."
- Brian De Palma
"...when [Isham] called me up and asked me to sing on this song, I couldn't believe it...thank you so much Mark"
-Lyle Lovett, from Sound Stage Presents Lyle Lovett
"His artistry makes you wish you could live in that musical place every waking moment!"
- Anne Archer
"... a wonderful set of pastels. The variety of color combinations he creates with his quintet is intriguing."
-Chick Corea, on Blue Sun
"Isham is one of the great film composers of today..." "...the mood is so powerful and magical it stays with you like a classic movie."
- Robbie Robertson, on Blue Sun
"As usual, Mark's maturity and concept in his playing shines forth."
- John Patitucci, on Blue Sun
"Isham's compositions are darkly romantic, with a disquieting air suitable to the movie's nourish subject; the playing, of course is masterly."
- Billboard, on Afterglow
