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Nigel Williams
JazzFM
"Claudia Morris is remarkable. Not only has she a truly beautiful, rich and wonderfully expressive voice, which is already thrilling her audiences, but also she has an enormous drive and energy to create to her best.
In times of so-called 'instant fame', I find it deeply refreshing to know that she really stands to succeed because of her ability and dedication. The public know when they hear something good and it comes from those artists who are driven to create the most beautiful and polished performances.
The public are going to want a lot more of Claudia and I see Claudia going all the way."
Janet Edwards
www.janetedwards.co.uk
Music International Ltd.
"Wow Claudia what a beautiful voice you have, full of range and poignancy. I'm thrilled you followed your dream, I find it very inspiring. So hoping to see you on the 27th."
Tamsin Olivier
"It has been a great pleasure to work with Claudia on her debut album. Love & Demons explores a wide range of music styles reflecting Claudia's love of song. She couples a strong sense of style and performance with a deep understanding of the lyrics and narrative. Whether it be musical theatre, jazz or country there is a unity between her tone and delivery. Claudia is a determined character and talented vocalist and I am thrilled to be a part of her band. "
Simon Colam
"With her west end performance background, Claudia brings added sensation to these already emotive covers and I particularly liked 'I've Never Been In Love Before.' Claudia's passion to perform enables her to truly capture the essence of the stage in this album. She is certainly returning to centre stage with 'Love & Demons', released in February 2010."
Review of Love & Demons by Daniel Elseph, The Review Centre
"Claudia has that rare quality, a voice that is a pleasure to listen to, whatever she chooses to sing.
She invests lyrics with a meaning that would thrill the lyricist.
Love and Demons is an eclectic mixture of mainly show songs that Claudia sprinkles with her own undoubted talent."
Laurence Myers
Music Business Impresario
West End Theatre Producer
www.laurencemyers.com/
"The debut release by former West End performer Claudia Morris is delightful. Each track is laced with honesty and sincerity from a truly talented woman with a very interesting back story. Her return to music was confirmed by a poignant dream where she was faced with the scenario of drawing herself as sad or a singer- she chose the latter reaffirming that she really is destined to perform.
Stand out tracks include her fantastic take on Straight Up and Fly Right and the very moving The Rose. Available to buy now from January."
I must confess that, until this CD landed in the passage, I'd never come across Ms Morris. My occasional trips to The Spice not coinciding with hers and she having spent 18 years away from 'The business'.
In her previous incarnation, I gather, Claudia performed in the West End and with touring companies before giving it all up to raise a family.
Fortunately, now that family is up and grown, she is able to concentrate on performing and this is her second album.
It is delightful - debatable if it is all jazz but who cares for genre! The theatrical background occasionally creeps through which is no bad thing giving as it does an emphasis on the meaning of the lyric. The dramatic nuances in the verse to Lush Life being a case in point.
Frim Fram Sauce is a tasty morsel with a little scatting on the side and a nice trumpet solo.
The opening Taking a Chance on Love swings along with an arrangement that is reminiscent of those classic charts Marty Paich did for Tormé. These ones, by Simon Colam, do the same for Claudia. The accompaniment is packed with jazzmen (as well as a string quartet) and there are solos on most tracks.
My frequent moan is "Do we really need any more girl jazz singers?" On this occasion I'll answer 'Yes'! Lance.
PS: The disc is due out in August. To learn more or to hear a sample visit
Bebop Spoken Here - www.lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com
"Yesterday I really enjoyed your concert. Your fantastic voice impressed me so much! Your repertoire of songs is so nice. Killing me softly” has been so popular in my country, because it has been used for CM of Nescafe since I was child. It reminded me of my younger days.
Good luck your next concert."
Sachiko x
I thought your performance at Pizza on the Park was brilliant. And although you said you had a sore throat, I and everybody else didn't notice any affect on your voice.
What I enjoyed was your selection of songs, their different styles. Romantic, Musical, Carol King and even a country and western number! You had a nice relaxed and unprecious manner too.
The venue was surprisingly good too, quite classy and intimate.
Carry on singing
Mikex
"You clearly have a talent for singing. Your voice is rich and beautiful, your interpretations very striking. Congratulations! It is good to hear that so much is happening for you Claudia."
With much love,
Sandeep
"Bonjour ici Claudia France... J'Aime :)
Nice voice is a pleasure to listen. Why can't we sing together..."
Claudia xxx
"I went to support Claudia at Lauderdale House when she gave her first public performance in 18 years.... I was totally awe-inspired....Claudia is a beautifully natural jazz/blues singer who has the ability to sing a wide range of songs. Song after song, some known to me, and some that Claudia will clearly make her own, sung with deep emotion and clarity. The style is simple, very sophisticated and rare, one voice, complemented perfectly by a quartet that enhances every note sung. It was so perfectly delivered.
Claudia you have the ability to capture the hearts of the audience listening to you, and holding them in your hands. You do not have to change anything about your style, just ensure you keep singing. You have a very rare talent. "
Irene x
"Claudia! How absolutely wonderful, I am so pleased for you, you have a beautifull voice. I would have loved to have come along to album launch, sorry i missed it. I just think this is great news, connecting back to your special gifts and essence. "
Gordon
"Hi.. Claudia... Caught you on LBC..What an amazing story..I would relish a dream like that , that resulted in reality...Love your innocent unsophisticated style and voice..Most refreshing...I would like to get some completed song material to you for your perusal...I won't try to embelish the possibilities of my material, that's for you not me...If you would care to send me a contact address I will forward a tape to you.....Thank you and good luck for the future..."
Paul
"How lovely to hear your beautiful singing. I look forward to buying your album when it becomes available. Your choice of repertoire very much appeals to me - you made the very difficult Sondheim song sound easy! With very best wishes to you in all your musical endeavours."
John Norris
"I love your voice Claudia, your singing really moves me. I love all the different emotions and experiences you bring to your songs and how this affects me when I listen. I'm really looking forward to your concert in October. Congratulations on your recording and website!"
Andrea Harber-Kelly.
"Claudia It is great to hear you singing and look forward to your concert next week."
Best wishes Tazim
"Congratulations on the new album - you have a wonderful voice and the music sounds fresh and vibrant."
Louis Christian Cannatà
"I just happened upon your voice online and I must say, where have you been all this time? You are up there with all the great female singers."
Leonda Brooks
"Claudia, this is wonderful and to know that you are living or is it re-living your dream makes it true to you. I think your voice has something of Barbara Striesland about it too; a perfectly lovely album of beautiful songs."
love Lynne Pitt-Lewis
"Hello Claudia,
I heard you on LBC today and I was very inspired.
I liked all three tracks on the website although, in my extremely ignorant but possibly objective opinion, it could be a good idea to promote 'Straighten Up And Fly Right' initially as this is upbeat.
Congratulations on the album and I wish you great success."
Tim (A passionate music lover and closet A 'n R!)
"Claudia: I loved it! It reminded me of Frank Sinatra's 'In the Wee Small Hours'. But I wished you had given it a bit more crescendo sometimes. You have such a voice à la Streisand !"
Love Helen Newman
"Hi Claudia, I also heard you on LBC today. I was really inspired by your story and wish you all the luck with your album. I like the song 'When You Say You Love Someone'."
Regards. Jacqueline
"Dear Claudia, So glad that I heard you on lbc radio today: such a moving background to your singing career and a lesson for us all to recognise and follow our dreams. You have an amazing, pure and very natural voice that so many of us can now enjoy.
You sing beautifully without any strain at all and it is without a doubt that you are up there with any leading west end musical vocalist. I wish you all the happiness in finding and following your inner passion and believe that you will surely be a success. All the very best."
Nuei M
"Claudia's voice constantly moves me emotionally, unfailingly giving me goosebumps everytime I hear her sing live....what a brilliant recording.....am thoroughly looking forward to attend the 27th of October....."
Frances Phillips