Quotes:

Jazz Times Magazine : “…fresh and adventuresome…a dynamic presence”

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…”

A few recent articles & reviews in full:

CapeCodder on TownOnline.com - August 11,2006

CapeCodder on TownOnline.com - July 28, 2006

Hartford Courant - July 18, 2006