“..a great feeling when you recive a cd on your desk and it truly delivers when you put it in to listen. Beautiful enchanting and some fine reworking of Jazz Standards a big future ahead!”
Christian Bragg, Head of Music. Jazz FM (www.jazzfm.com)
“…The musicianship on display is stunning, but, the real gem in Hetty’s voice – stunningly evocative and tinged with an infinite sadness.”John Freeman – John Freeman Writing UK
“…I think part of the appeal of Hetty Kate’s voice is what she doesn’t do. There’s no breathy ingénue routine and there’s no attempt at scat. Instead she keeps things innocent and playful, keeping close to the melody and just letting her own pure tone and the songs work their magic.”
The Way You Wear Your Hat – Jazz Review Blog – AU
“…there is never a single note of irony in any of Hetty’s effortless interpretations of these old-time, all-time classic songs. This is a CD which can make any tough day sweet again…”
H. William Stine, Turntable For One, WMNR-FM (wmnr.org)
“…Hetty Kate’s voice overflows with a natural musicality. Hetty can do no wrong, whether she is singing a familiar standard, infused with relaxed charm and style, or trying her hand at something new and filled with innocent bravado…”
Richard Fields 3CR Radio Melb AU (www.3cr.org.au)
“…Hetty is based in Australia which is their massive good fortune and Britains loss. She has the most gently seductive “little girl” voice I’ve heard since first encountering the (then!) young Ella and June Christy. And she has a masterful way with lyrics, bringing them to vibrant and exciting life as if each were an expression of her own private thoughts….we’ll hear a lot more of Hetty Kate in the future.” Brian Harvey – www.radiojazz.co.uk
“…Hetty’s got a lovely relaxed way of singing that puts listeners at ease (rather like the wonderful Susannah McCorkle, now sadly dead). Some singers are so keen to show off their technique that one as a listner gets nervous. Hetty just swings along and takes us for a joyful ride, as Susannah did.. and she made 14 CDs for Concord in the ’90s…”
Steve Robertson “The Swinging Years”, 3RPC in Portland
“…Hetty Kate! What a fabulous performer!”
Ann Creber “The Good Life”, Spectrum Radio. 91.7fm – Australia
“…Hetty Kate’s breezy vocals just want to make you smile…”
Joel Carnegie. 3MBS 103.5FM Melbourne Australia
