The Critics

"One of the best singers in the business. She's the real thing, a singer with not only a fine voice, but an authentic feel for jazz. You can understand her every word, and her simple sound is just lovely."
Steve Allen, Jazz composer, musician, & author

"A unique vocal talent... understands the lyrics from the perspective of a seasoned traveler."
Dennis Polkow, Chicago Tribune

"What a voice... a rich ruby instrument, dark and full at times gleaming; like Dexter Gordon's tenor or Jim Hall's guitar, it would attract attention even if she had no idea what to do with it."
Neil Tesser, Chicago Reader Critic's Choice

"Her crystal-clear medium range voice and precise phrasing compliment well her perfect pitch and near-flawless diction."
Jack Bowers, Columnist & Reviewer, Jazz News, Idyllwild, California

"You express nice taste musically. You don't try to copy anybody. You're singing straight ahead and you're in tune and you've got that great beat."
Mike Rapchak, WGN Radio

"A melodic voice that rides happily along the rhythm."
Jerome Wilson, Cadence Review of Jazz & Blues

"Beautiful swinging delivery with great feeling... a rich warm sound."
Sheila Jordan, Jazz vocalist

"Lovely voice, clear as a bell. Excellent dynamics."
Nnenna Freelon, Jazz vocalist

"Excellent!"
Billy Taylor, Jazz pianist & educator

"Very warm and expressive."
John Blake, Jazz violinist & educator

"Nice relaxed flow... Good creative interplay. This is how it should be done."
Ted Dunbar, Jazz guitarist & educator

"Great singer, no gimmicks."
Frank D'Rone, Jazz vocalist & guitarist

"Diction is impeccable!"
Yusef Lateef, Jazz saxophonist & flutist

"You're my connection to the earth. I like the way you sing."
Mark Murphy, Jazz vocalist