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"Ms. Latz has such flawless control of her fluid soprano that she is able to weave melodic variations on songs such as "Get Along," "Sounds," and-yes!-even "Favorite Things," and do so with such incredibly natural ease that the logic and probity of her improvisations leave no doubt as to her intent." Alan Bargebuhr, Cadence

"...jazz is clearly her first tongue... she wraps you in the deep, rich tones that come lilting from her so easily...it was her original, "Jump In" that turned out to be my favorite cut... it is just vibrant, full of life and lyrically about as jazzy as I've heard in the last 5 years from a female jazz singer."
Rotcod Zzaj, IMPROVIJAZZATION Nation, Issue # 88

“Pleasing vibe… smiling, easy “Waltz for Debby”…”I Didn’t Know” hits glory strides à la Carla White. Latz’s fine feel for French lends some tunes an Edith Piaf-like quick vibrato and brittle grace…” — Fred Bouchard, DOWNBEAT

“After hearing the opening cut, which features tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, I wondered how she could top it. But she did. Deborah's singing of "My Favorite Things" is in the same class as John Coltrane's instrumental version of the same composition. I hadn't heard this lady until I played "Lifeline," but I'm now an ardent fan.”
— Steve Emerine, of the Arizona Daily Star

"...Latz's poignant vocals pull everything together. She draws out the melodies, making each note count, and may be one of the finest balladeers in some time." — Kyle O'Brien, JazzScene - the newsletter of the Jazz Society of Oregon

"...Latz is the real thing. She swings, phrases well and any liberties taken are done with respect for the lyrics." — Ray Comiskey, The Irish Times

"Deborah Latz is a bold singer with a strong sense of her own musical identity. So sure-footed is she that it’s hard to imagine her needing a lifeline - she’s more the type to throw one to the sinking."
— Suzanne Lorge, AllAboutJazz-New York

"Lifeline is destined to be one of those eternal gemstones in jazz music’s archives..."
— Susan Frances, JazzReview.com

"...Latz belts out the lyrics in a fashion that The Chairman of the Board would be proud of."
— Edward Blanco, ejazznews.com

"Deborah Latz... is a seasoned veteran when it comes to creative expression and musical performance...There is an undeniably unique quality to Latz’ approach to jazz standards..."
— Dave Miele, JazzImprov.com

"Deborah Latz offers a musical album of experiences and images that take the listener on a journey – haunting, spare, rambunctious, heartfelt… and deeply felt."
— Laurence Donohue-Greene, Managing Editor, AllAboutJazz-New York

“She [Deborah Latz] is one of those relatively few singers who expresses the emotion of the lyric with style and sensitivity.”
— George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon

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