Hajime Sato, EASTWIND IMPORT
"Supported by a trio of sensitive, swinging and eminently capable Japanese players, Hubka dazzled the Japanese audience with her intelligent improvisations, understated emotions and energy."
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C. Michael Bailey, All ABOUT JAZZ.COM
"Hubka roars back on the scene with an astute collection of standards."
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Christopher Loudon, JAZZTIMES
"She wraps her clear-as-mountain-stream sound around “The Look of Love,” “Close Enough for Love,” “Wild is the Wind” and “All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm” with consistently winning results."
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Ken Dryden, ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"Diane Hubka adds to her impressive resume as one of the top jazz vocalists of her generation."
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George Harris, ALL ABOUT JAZZ, Los Angeles
"Hubka has created an entirely new songbook all her own ... with a voice as cool and calm as the Mediterranean Sea."
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Jim Santella, LA JAZZ SCENE
"Her voice serves as a key instrumental member of the band."
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Shohei Chujo, Japan's SWING JOURNAL
"5 out of 5 Stars:
Arguably the biggest discovery since Gambarini."
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Arnaldo DeSouteiro, Producer, JAZZ STATION RECORDS, BRAZIL
"You are stunning, the album is outstanding!"
Masamichi Okazaki, Japan's SWING JOURNAL
"4 1/2 out of 5 Stars:
Hubka is also a good guitarist, and we get to hear her accompany herself in Luiz Bonfa’s “Manha de Carnaval.”"
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Chris Neilson, NPR RADIO - "ON THE BANDSTAND"
She does a great job throughout and by the time it was all the way through, I had to listen again! Very good effort in my opinion and a winner.
D. Oscar Groomes, O's Place Jazz Newsletter
"The combination of Diane's pleasant vocals with the strong band makes this a winner!"
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João da Penha, RADIO PROGRAM: "JAZZ & BOSSA NOVA"
"You are one of the indisputable divas of jazz & bossa nova vocal. Your subtle and appealing interpretation is simply superb!"
Christopher Loudon, JAZZTIMES
"Hubka's selections are refreshingly eclectic."
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Jim Fisch, 20th CENTURY GUITAR
"She sings with the same cool, breathy embouchure of a sax player."
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Ed Benson, JUST JAZZ GUITAR
"If your toes aren't tapping here you've got a problem..."
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Alan Bargebuhr, CADENCE
"Diane Hubka simply will not disappoint. She continues to sing beautifully...balancing on her lovely sustained tones with the wiliness of a unicyclist."
Don Heckman, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"The sweet-toned
timbres of Hubka's voice and the coolly articulate qualities of her interpretations
were precisely right for a program that moved easily from whimsical Bob
Dorough tunes to standards and bossa novas."
Will Friedwald, THE VILLAGE VOICE
"Hubka shows
how a sweet sound and a swinging style can work hand in glove, and has
assembled as eclectically entertaining a collection of non-standard material
as one could wish for. "
Mitchell Seidel, HOTHOUSE
"As fine a selection of guitarists as anyone could ask for...the perfect backdrop for Hubka's often lilting, well-trained voice."
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Dave Nathan, ALL ABOUT JAZZ.COM
"Diane Hubka is in the same class of vocalists as Carol Sloane, Sue Raney, and Jackie Ryan..." full review
JAZZINE.COM
"The all-star band gives intimate support, a gentle background while her voice soars."
Dan Singer; NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
"There is much
of the quality and sound of the wonderful and very special Irene Kral
in Ms. Hubka's splendid voice which is a joy to behold."
Glenn A. Mitchell, LA JAZZ SCENE
"...beautiful vocalizing and exquisite guitar playing."
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John Gilbert, JAZZ REVIEW.COM
"...a must for discerning jazz aficionados." full review
Chris Walker, LA JAZZ SCENE
"A lovely voice that expresses gentleness and
understated confidence."
LeRoy Downs, THE JAZZ CAT
"Even smooth roads and clear days ahead can take a detour towards ...this multi-talented musical professional."
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George Hughes; KCSM FM, San Mateo CA
"There are so
few vocalists whose intonation is so wonderful,
or whose timing and execution of a song is so adept and hip."
Ken Dryden, ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"Jazz singers rarely reach the heights of this outstanding CD."
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Patricia Myers, JAZZTIMES
"An excellent improviser, she capably handles the angularly complex lines of "Israel", enriched by the searing alto sax of Lee Konitz"
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Roger Crane, LA JAZZ SCENE
"She is a master
of time and she can employ melody modification with the best jazz singers."
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Dr. Frank Forte, Guitarist
"The guitars
sound like they were made specifically for Diane's beautiful vocal renditions."
Ken Vose, author of Blue Guitar
"You Inspire Me is, to coin a phrase, the product of a 'mutual inspiration society.'"
Wayne Wright, Guitarist for Peggy Lee and Tony Bennett
"Your instrumental
strategy is brilliant in terms of diversity of colors. Guitar players
all play with a different point of view and your album strongly brings
this to the table in living color!"
Russell Malone, Guitarist
"A very lovely
voice and a lot of passion."
Scott Yanow, L.A. JAZZ SCENE
"Diane Hubka's
second release, (Look No Further), is one of the best in recent times."
Don Price, JAZZ IMPROV
"A big 'thumbs up'"
Michael Bourne, host of "Singers Unlimited"
WGBO FM; Newark,
NJ
"I heartily
agreed (and voted) when Haven't We Met? was nominated for a 1999 Jazz
Award for Best Recording Debut. Look No Further offers more
of the same, and even better."
Drew Wheeler, Senior Editor Vocal/Theatrical, CDNOW.COM
"A uniquely
talented musician."
Dave Nathan, ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"This is as
entertaining an album as has hit the streets for quite a while with not
a single bad track."
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William Collins, JAZZ IMPROV
"Diane blows
in with synchronous vocals and scat that floats on the crest foam of the
combo's surging waves"
Jack Frieden, "Vocal Sound of Jazz", WHRV FM; Norfolk, VA
"One of the
freshest voices I've heard in quite some time. There isn't a bad moment
on either album."
Ken Dryden, CHATTANOOGA TIMES
"Terrific vocals
and breadth of songs; this is easily one of the best jazz vocal CD's of
the year."
Bob Karlovits, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
"Her voice and
presentation of lyrics are remarkably clear, blending nicely with a strong
sense of swing and a tonality that is always precise."
Gary Vercelli, KXJZ FM, Sacramento, CA
"We have given
Diane Hubka's (Look No Further) a heavy rotation. She is an engaging vocalist
with a subtle approach, a relaxed manner, and an original sound."
Fred Brouchard, WMBR FM, Cambridge, MA
"(Look No Further
is) a killer, right off the bat. Will air play for sure!"
Jack Simpson, "Jazz On The Beach", WUCF FM; Orlando, FL
"Her approach is so natural, it's almost like she's not singing - But she is - So very well!!"
Dr. Frank Forte, JERSEY JAZZ
"On her second
outing on CD, Diane Hubka proves to be a stylish new vocalist with witty
phrasing, fresh ideas and sincerity. Her repertoire is surprising, exciting
and unusual."
Dan Singer, NEW YORK SHEET MUSIC SOCIETY
"Her singing
on this second album is like a fine wine that has gotten better with age...Don't
neglect this one. It just happens to be sheer perfection on all fronts."
Willis Perry; WCLK FM, Atlanta GA
"Thank you again,
for your lovely gift of music! Spent the morning with your wonderful,
"Look No Further", CD. You indeed have a a wonderful voice.
Baltimore Oriole... Dolphin Dance...Photograph...Small Day...August Moon...knocked
me out and shall get much deserved airplay from me and my colleagues at
WCLK!"
Bruce Tater; KETR FM, Commerce, TX
"I know that
this one is a WINNER. I plan to feature the CD with air time for at least
half the songs in future shows. Your choice of material is great and adventurous
with tunes not often heard. WONDERFUL!"
Randy McElligott; CHUO-FM, Ottawa, CANADA
"What a beautiful
warm recording. Love it!"
Nate Guidry; PITTSBURGH POST-GAZZETTE
"...a winning
CD with style, flair and naked unpretentiousness, (Haven't We Met?) ranks
with some of my top jazz vocal albums for 1998."
Ken Dryden; CHATTANOOGA FREE PRESS
"She has bop
chops aplenty...Smashing debut!"
Mike Joyce; THE WASHINGTON POST
"She delivers
ballads in a disarmingly uncomplicated manner, and when the tempo turns
swift, has the agility and range to keep up with the fine musicians she's
enlisted to back her up."
Eric Alan, "Fine Music Radio"; Cape Town, South Africa
"I've recently
got your CD and it's being played on our station regularly. The listener
feedback has been very positive. The album has just got onto the record
store shelve in Cape Town."
Rusty Hassan, WPFW 89.3 FM; Washington, DC
"I'm enjoying
your CD, and playing it when I'm on WPFW. "
T. Sharif, "The Jazz Broker", KJLU 88.9FM; Jefferson City, MO
"I'm giving
you some heavy airplay on my morning drive show "The Breakfast Jam"!"
Bob Dorough; Musician
"As good a jazz
vocal set as you could hear"
