The Dallas singer, Jazzmeia Horn, surpasses the promise of her Grammy-nominated debut with the release on August 23, featuring eight original songs.
“If nomenclature is destiny, Jazz-meia Horn was born to swing. Maturing in what is proving to be a rebirth period for jazz singers, Horn – who won the Thelonious Monk and Sarah Vaughan vocal and jazz competitions – presents herself as a confident and bold interpreter of music.” – The New Yorker
“Horn is among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz, with a proud traditionalism that keeps her strongly connected to the sound of classic figures like Nancy Wilson and Betty Carter, but a liveliness of spirit and conviction that places her firmly in the present.” – The New York Times
“The album clearly reflects deeper reserves of experience for Horn, who has spent the last two years almost perpetually on tour – honing her skills not only as an artist but also as a bandleader, following the example of a prominent model, Betty Carter.” – WBGO.org
“A big leap forward… Ms. Horn is brilliantly bright, even radiant and full of youthful, contagious energy.” – The Citiview New York
“Fans of legendary jazz singers like Sarah Vaughan, Abbey Lincoln, and Betty Carter – and more contemporary ones like Cassandra Wilson, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and neo-soul singer Erykah Badu – will likely find much to love about Jazzmeia Horn.” – Rutland Herald.