Album Notes

"In a world with a compendium of female singers, once in awhile one comes along who can turn you around. Jazz singer Lesley Byers & jazz crew are inveterate interpreters of our beloved American Songbook & both her song choices and vocal delivery fall smack-dab within the mainstream. The group’s combined virtuosic delivery varies from vocal-instrumental rhythmic & harmonic interludes to traditional swing, bringing to bear the influences of those that have preceded the group. This isn’t to take away from Lesley & the group’s personal musical contribution in real time…..Only to suggest that they’ve learned their craft well while standing on the shoulders of those who have preceded them. As for Lesley & her vocalise, she exudes a delicate tone with an interesting yet floating feeling particularly on ballads, & I feel that she will emerge as one of our most promising young jazz singers of our era." — George W. Carroll, EJazzNews.Com, 1/06

"Lesley Byers has a timeless vocal sound, alternately seductive and innocent. She could easily be slotted next to Chris Connor, June Christy or Rosemary Clooney. Her energy and coolness are impeccable. She can work a Jazz theme with the best of them and, when she has to play the 'girl singer' role on a standard, she has the natural class and sunniness of a '50's chanteuse." -Jerome Wilson, Cadence Jazz Magazine

"Lesley is one of the bright new stars on the horizon getting ready to let the world know about her music. She sounds like a seasoned professional with her phrasing. Her interpretation of every song is classic swing so it's no wonder her star is shining already....Lesley Byers has ARRIVED!" — Jim Stone, Big Band Swing, WLNZ