HOPE WAITS

A heady infusion of emotion, be it lighthearted or introspective, make for one intriguing effort. The music benefits from Hope’s ability to absorb many musical genres to enhance her own sound.

"Her debut marks a reason to celebrate: the world has a new star on the scene and she's headed for the top."

"Waits’ voice draws you deep into the material with her compelling ability to be bold but languid at the same time."

If the depth in Hope Waits' soul-drenched voice suggests experience beyond her tender years, it's no accident. Waits was born one of 12 children in a family plagued by poverty, neglect, her father's alcoholism and her mother's manic depression....

"You could call her a blues singer. Or a jazz singer. Or a pop singer. She can be all three, in the same song. She has a breathy, smoky, bluesy voice, which is wrapped here in elegant, just-right musical arrangements, and it all sounds very good.

Pure singing doesn't get much better than this."

"What an angelic voice."

For those seeking the less obvious side of jazz and blues with a female voice, (Hope Waits) is the girl you've been asking for.

"[Hope Wait's] effortlessly transcends influences and comparisons with a fully formed and highly personalized vision and approach." 

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"With this mesmerizing debut, the young singer from Louisiana seems destined to make her own name in the business."

Hope Waits and her backing band effortlessly move from swing to jazz to R&B, blues romps and grainy soul.

"It's precisely her expression of emotion that makes Hope Waits such a great listen."

"A fine premier disc that puts Waits in a league all her own."

"Hope Waits possesses a rare combination of ability, class and grace, qualities that could well make this new artist the modern day equivalent of Billie Holiday."

"Atmospheric, intense, and often hypnotic, Waits' debut is a delight and a real find for those who walk down the more ominous side of the jazz/blues boulevard."

“Hope Waits is the new 'Lady Day'... an incredible voice and feeling that generates electricity. A new voice of patience, meaning and an unbelievable sense of style that has a proven way of transcending all the female vocal music that means the important message of art to our generation.”

"This is a remarkable young singer with a fresh approach to blues and jazz, and could emerge as the next Norah Jones."

Emerging on her debut disc with a voice from heaven and a crystalline creative vision, the artistry of Hope Waits sounds effortless.

"Listening to Waits’ emerge full-blown on her debut album is a stark and fairly stunning revelation."

"Waits hits hard right out of the box with a later day beatnik informed set that is delightfully out of the ordinary. Tasty, wise and everything you could want in an off beat, contemporary musical experience, this is just waiting for you to dive in to. Check it out."

"Waits flavors her music with a little New Orleans jazz here, a hint of Zydeco there, coming across as the sultriest southern singer to come along since Allison Moorer."