The first is that unique timbre that sets their voice apart. The second is the material they choose to sing. And the third is the fresh ideas and insights they bring to those songs. Laura Crema has all three in spades." CBC Radio
"Crema makes low notes glow like coals"
Marke Andrews, The Vancouver Sun
“Vancouver jazz vocalist Laura Crema and trumpeter/producer Brad Turner make for a powe
rful combination. Hers is a wonderfully deep, expressive voice and Turner has surrounded her with some great players and sounds. This is quite the inspired treat!”
The Vancouver Province
“An uplifting and atmospheric album, the most impressive offering yet from this accomplished West coast singer.”
The Edmonton Journal
Laura Crema’s CD Spring is Here released by Maximum Jazz/EMI Canada was named Vocal Jazz Recording of 2007 by Jazz Journalist James Hale (Downbeat, Coda) in the Village Voice Annual Jazz Poll Ballots.
“Vancouver’s Laura Crema has an ageless quality to her dry, dark voice.” Downbeat Magazine
“She has a knack for bringing out a tune’s inherent emotional contours” Coda
"Vocalist Laura Crema is poised to take center-stage on the international jazz scene. Possessed of a powerful voice with great depth and resonance, she bring a warm and strongly emotive approach to classic torch songs." Tom Keenliside, flutenotes
"Laura Crema's sultry vocals pulls you deep into the dark, smoky room of some 40's speakeasy where torch songs spoke volumes from the heart, unadulterated musical silk, and not to be missed." Sue Braiden, CBC radio 3
"Crema's rich, vibrant voice held the audience spellbound with a set that ranged from Cole Porter to Elvis Costello"
Paul Grant, Host of CBC Radio's Hotair
"Crema is a true artist,..she knows when to hold the note like a longing memory and when to let it go like a painful betrayal. "
Gregory J. Robb, All About Jazz
"A lush, unique instrument, with an affinity for ballads, such as the CD's ("Almost Blue") stunning title track" George Evans, Planet Jazz
