from the review of Private Tales (Abeat, 2007):
The sound of his double bass is extremely distinctive both for the great energy that he dashes into his intense accompaniments and for his extraordinary ability to subtly support the most delicate atmospheres.
Diego D'Angelo, Jazz Convention, 2007
from the review of Heart Luggage (ATS, 2006):
[…]excellent solo of Goloubev, at the level of the great white bass players.
Neri Pollastri, AllAboutJazz, 2006
about Toremar Island (Landy Star, 2001):
Could you please convey my appreciation to Yuri Goloubev for the great music. It's a really wonderful CD with great writing and playing.
Randy Brecker, 2002
The Russian bassist Yuri Goloubev found his adopted home in Italy and became a favorite of our audiences for the beauty of his sound, an impeccable playing technique and a perfect jazz feel.
Franco Fayenz, Il Giornale, 2007
from the review of Prokofiev Quintet (ArteNova/BMG, 1996):
Again, this is some of the best chamber ensemble playing that I have heard in ages. I was immediately captivated by the skill and panache with which these musicians perform.
Kevin Sutton, MusicWeb International
Yuri Goloubev unites the qualities of a virtuoso with impeccable technique and timing with a fluent capacity of a great improviser.
Sergio Veschi, JazzIt, 2006
about Toremar Island (Landy Star, 2001):
Your playing and compositions are very strong. You should have a very successful career in both classical and jazz music.
Dave Brubeck, 2001
from the review of Intermezzo (Artesuono, 2004-2007):
The bass player Yuri Goloubev and the drummer Asaf Sirkis generate the most pertinent rhythmical support of exceptional level.
Gerlando Gatto, A Proposito di Jazz, 2007
about Toremar Island (Landy Star, 2001):
You are a beacon of light in your country for true music - keep it up!
Dave Liebman, 2001
from the review of F.Schubert's The Trout Quintet 2004 performance:
[...]A delicate, shimmering tone and assured technical prowess extended through the five movements, players continually swapping thematic ideas and engaging in high-speed regroupings of instrumental forces. All this showed why these young musicians have already made a name for themselves.
Cecelia Porter, Washington Post, 2004
Fantastic playing technique along with sophisticated musicianship... a superb player.
Evgeny Dolgikh, Jazz Quadrate, 2002
Residing in Italy for a couple of years, the Moscow-born Yuri Goloubev has rapidly drawn attention of critics and audiences to his astonishing playing technique, perfect intonation and musical taste of a great jazz bassist.
Salvatore Mortilla, Libertà, 2007