Fusion Orchestra got the first feedbacks regarding CD album "Octagon":

1. "As a proud owner of a copy of that CD, I can say that project is really impressive, the music is interesting for the mind and touchy for the soul. Highly and wholeheartedly recommended to everybody!!!" Arthur ZDAAS Paley 

2. "You guys are great! I absolutely dig the sound you have as a group and the commitment to your art!!! All the best with the new CD and all of the new tunes already brewing!" Psychicpet

3. "Fantastic album you guys have made! I love listening to it... I can tell a lot of work went into making this album, and its great to know there's musicians at your talent level still out there. Each song has so much depth to it, it's amazing! And every song has many subtle surprises that I find myself listening over and over again. Very impressive work. I'm so glad I found you on this thing... I don't even know how it happened... just sort of found you. And the end part on "Mayan Loom" is nothing short of brilliant. I wish you well in all your endeavors and please keep me posted on any other new material you guys make. Again, fantastic recording! I wish I could see your live show sometime." Scotty Orange

4. "Listened for all downloadables I managed to find in the web. Very very interesting, many fresh hooks. I especially liked those not-so-common twists in the odd metres! My favorits by far are "Jadido", "Black Bagel" and "Mayan Loom. I await for the ordered CD and then place a full review on it." vitalyz 

5. "This is nice stuff - nicely recorded too. Reminds me of Ben Folds Five before they disappeared up their own arse." Danny K

6. "Black Bagel"! Great work on that one... The solos were super cool! I totally dug the transitions to whistling... But the main groove was a jammer! Great work - Especially that piano; went on a roll." Kylo

7. "I downloaded all 3 tracks you uploaded - all very cool tunes. I was happy to hear no vocals in the music, and that there was a certain 'jam' feel there. I hope you don't mind a comparisson, but I was thinking you sounded a bit like Phish when they were younger." Gideon / Sonic Wallpaper

8. "Excellent!! Nuff said, just listen to this and be taken for a ride, that's if you dig jazz that is structured melodically & thematically while being both loose and complex at the same time? Shall have to listen to the rest of their tracks..." Brillman 

9. "Hello Fusion Orchestra - you have good music! You have a combination of elements in your collective sound that gives a positive energy to the notes." Chris Burnett

10. "Your CD sounds and looks very good. It's very interesting and slightly "exotic" to me with all the odd meter tunes and different scales and harmonies. My favorites are "Unexpected guest" (nice mood and beautiful melody), "Jadido" (reminds me of Chick Corea) and "Black bagel" (cool groove and high energy, funny name too :-). It's also a very nice solopiece your pianist plays at the end. You seem to have played together for a long time, as you are tight and follow each other well. Good idea with the voice on "December rain", more of that! Overall, a very good, original and 'organic' album - good job!"  Mats Bystrom 

11. "I find myself coming back to this site and listening over and over. Really fine writing and playing". Steve Mohacey 

12. "Very nice - it reminds me of some bands I used to listen few years ago, like: Universe Zero, Present... There is something interesting, captivating, that you can really listen to and enjoy even if it's not that jazzy.......Bravo!" Dan Alex Mitrofan

13. "I listened to your song "Dance"....a mix of styles here as I can see a jazz side and some kind of Euro style, Celtic traditional maybe - I don’t know, correct me if I'm wrong... I enjoyed the tune very much though, you guys make great music, that much I know is obvious...keep it up... Let us know when you have new material. Thanks and much respect! " Ryan / ADAD Records 

14. "Love your music, especially the original material. Listening to Dance as I type this..what a great track!" John / vinejockey

15. "Hey Fusion Orchestra!! I wanted to stop thru here to let ya'll know that u are putting out some good vibes on the musical aspect man! I was just listening to the song ya'll have made called Black Bagel and I gotta give props cuz its like smooth and upbeat all at the same time!!!! How the heck do ya'll do that there??? Anyway good job and good work!!!" J.Rolo

16. "Great stuff. Music like this is the reason sequencers will never kill a truly talented live musician. Could you even imagine where to start with trying to turn this into a midi file? It just wouldn’t work on so many levels :-)." Slam 

17. "Highly recommended album for jazz lovers, the production is superb and the tunes are tight, my copy is an absolute treat!" Chris / chriscruise

18. "Wow! "Octagon" is a very enjoyable progressive jazz fusion CD by Fusion Orchestra. The musicians on this CD are phenomenal and the band is very tight. The recording sounds very crisp, with simple production that highlights the natural sounds of the instruments and accomplished musicians. The songs are musically complex yet enjoyable to the non-musician listener as well. For example, the tight breaks and complex runs in “Jadido” are awesome and blend together with rich piano compositions into an excellent song for the listener. Whether you enjoy listening to jazz fusion, or just listening to extremely talented musicians, you'll love this CD. Pick up a copy today! " RadioIndy.com

19. "Based on the bands name, I was expecting something a little more electric, or perhaps a combination of orchestrated fusion music. Yet what this band from Crimea are about is jazz textures with elements of world fusion. Mostly all acoustical, the fourpiece of electric bass, drums, piano, and electric/classical guitar take a fairly laid back approach to their style of music. It is unique in it's own way, yet something we have heard before. All the players are very skilled and well versed in jazz improv, creating songs that are structured for the sake of interactive accompaniment, yet leaving a lot of room for stretching out as soloists. 
I find that the music is very relaxed, yet shows enough technical arrangements to keep your ears piqued. Not smooth jazz in any way, as they take a more non-commercial path in their writing. In some ways I sense a little Chick Corea's Acoustik Band, yet never really going that deep into the virtuoso playing. The pianist gets main stage pretty much on every song, as the bassist and drummer provide workmanlike backdrops. The guitarist, while present seems to only be heard on occasions, giving the music a second voice.
I guess this CD is decent, though certainly not something most fans of intense fusion music are going to find that interesting. All told, this is a jazz CD, straight forward, unadulterated organic music that follows some old paths and incorporates some new ethnic sounds. It's apparent that by virtue of the bands' skill level, that they are capable of doing pretty much anything if they want to get more into the electric field of fusion, as for this CD, it's a relaxing listen on a Sunday morning kind of CD". MJBrady / ProGGnosis.com