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The Buzz
for the new CD, Right Where I Belong
"Formidable comes to mind when I ponder the musicianship of the backing contained therein for jazz singer Lauren Hooker's new CD effort. And, ''swing'' is the positive result of all that musical interplay. Lauren & her wondrous group of three veterans (Tim Horner-drums, Rufus Reid-bass, & Allen Farnham on piano) deliver a myriad of artistic polyphonic jewels joined to a panoply of reflection, color, & dynamics. As for Lauren, she is the embodiment of the aesthetic, deeper, philosophical side of the vocal idiom. Her passionate delivery is imbued
with candor, structure, reflection, & lovely kaleidoscopic song patterns that are certainly easy to listen to.
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George W. Carroll, The Musicians' Ombudsman www.ejazznews.com
for Lauren's performances
"New Jersey boasts numerous excellent jazz singers, and Lauren Hooker
is among them".
...Zan Stewart, Star Ledger
"Lauren is a thoughtful and sensitive singer with a wide range of styles and octaves. ...[her] stage presence is very pleasant... really friendly and genuinely happy to be there entertaining.... [She]
absolutely captured the audience... bringing [them] to their feet."
....Andrea Tyson, President, Jersey Jazz Society
"Her clever lyrical take on Thelonious Monk's classic "Well You Needn't" brings a new curve to the song...a singing voice and style which can easily compete with the best of the current crop of jazz artists."
....Kenneth Higney, Sr. VP, Arc Music Group
“... her mature, full sounding voice instills soul to standards and originals."
....Ellen Lovejoy, The News Tribune
"It is obvious (she) loves what (she) is doing, and that love comes across to the audience. You can't help but be swept away."
....Paul Volpe, Newark Public Library, Newark, NJ
"A Fine Musician!"
....David Darling, Grammy-nominated cellist and composer
"Impressive... I look forward to hearing more of (her) work."
....Joe Lang, Former President, NJ Jazz Society
"...a smooth, sultry voice...charming manner and vibrant stage presence...mesmerizes the audience."
....Ethan Galvin, Director, Elmwood Park Public Library, NJ
"She gives you fever...brought the house down...keeps getting better!"
....Friends of Music, UUC, NJ
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