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A few recent
articles & reviews in full:
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| Jazz Times Magazine :
“…fresh and adventuresome…a dynamic presence”
Hartford Courant – “…one
of music's most underappreciated vocalists... ”
Houston Chronicle – “…a superb singer” Tampa Tribune – “…Shawnn is the best we've heard. Better catch her before you miss out" The Providence Journal – “….blends an R&B feel with her jazz roots…..began the standard “Georgia” with soft and subtle vocals….then kicked the tune into high gear in a way that would have made Ray Charles proud” The Providence Phoenix – “…her voice is rich and clean, demanding riveted attention” Jazz Radio News - “…Shawnn Monteiro has definitely arrived” Jazzscene – Oregon “…an outstanding jazz singer” JazzReview – Don Williamson….on the CD, “One Special Night”…..”a power house CD…..she infuses her music with earthiness, wisdom and a sense of fun…distinctively articulating the words of each song and delivering them with undeniable impact….and podering the feel of each phrase, fills the rest with an undertone or a purring growl” Providence Monthly – “…rich in voice, with a fluid scat…reaches into a song, pulling everything she can from it – all the sweetness or sorrow, joy or sassiness that can be had…” Island Packet – “Monteiro displayed a commanding, mesmerizing stage presence to accompany her remarkable voice” Jazz Review – George W. Carroll…on CD “One Special Night”…”it doesn't get any hotter …the group's total rhythmic energy is limitless…”
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