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Jazz Review –
George W. Carroll
…on CD "One Special Night"…"it doesn't get any hot...
…on CD "One Special Night"…"it doesn't get any hotter …the group's total
rhythmic energy is limitless…"
Island Packet –
Island Packet –
"Monteiro displayed a commanding, mesmerizing stag...
"Monteiro displayed a commanding, mesmerizing stage presence to accompany
her remarkable voice"
Providence Monthly –
Sweetness or sorrow...
"…rich in voice, with a fluid scat…reaches into a...
"…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…"
JazzReview –
Don Williamson
….on the CD, "One Special Night"….."a power house...
….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"
The Providence Journal –
"….blends an R&B feel with her jazz roots…..began...
"….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"
Tampa Tribune –
"…Shawnn is the best we've heard. Better catch he...
"…Shawnn is the best we've heard. Better catch her before you miss out"
Houston Chronicle –
"…a superb singer" ...
"…a superb singer"
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