"Any singer who starts an album with a Stanley Turrentine cut and includes Chick Corea, Horace Silver and Miles Davis tunes is either very talented or very brave (or as here, indeed, both).   Richards', mature rich and rounded voice does really well with some of the more difficult material on this album. .... Some very good players with her too, like trumpeter Paul Christmas."    JazzReview magazine, October 2006

“Although she has been singing professionally for quite a few years, this is Richards' first album and the first time I have heard her sing. She comes trailing accolades and this is understandable as she has an attractive voice, huskily warm and she presents her material with flair and understanding. Her accompanists here are solid, the core trio being her regular working band, and the guests provide some interesting moments, especially Christmas, playing tightly muted on the opening track and else­where providing a lively spark to the proceedings. The jazz singing scene in the UK is crowded at the moment and for a singer to make her mark she needs not only vocal abil­ity but also determination and old-fashioned push. Quite clearly, Richards' has the chops; it remains to be seen if she has the other qualities. I rather hope so. Good sound and a brief encomium from Michele Hendricks complete an attractive package. “   Bruce Crowther (Jazz Journal International)

““Vocal jazz is alive and well in England in the person of Brennie Richards!  On this, her first recording under her own name (a crime), through a selection of known and not-so-known standards (with an original lyric and a pop/jazz tune thrown in for good measure) Brennie shows what she's got and demonstrates her love and understanding of what vocal jazz is all about. Happy, sad, whimsical, clever, sultry, swingin – its all here.

Backed by a solid rhythm section throughout and with delicious contributions by gifted trumpeter Paul Christmas (pun intended) and saxophonist Stan Robinson, Brennie literally romps through her own and pianist Pete White's tasteful arrangements.  She and the musicians all had a ball recording this CD and it shows.  Or should I say it sounds! 

Yay, Brennie!  It's about time and was definitely worth waitin' for.  Straight ahead...".  Michele Hendricks

"Congrats on your gorgeous CD!!!  It is really fabulous - your voice, your musicians, your choice of songs. And it looks great too. As they say here in California....GO GIRL!".  Melanie O’Reilly - Singer/Teacher, Berkeley, California 2006

“…. highlights included vocalist Brennie Richards – a soulful and very musical jazz singer……”.  Artsline Magazine – February 2005

"this gig was a real pleasure ....... Brennie has impeccable rhythmic sense and clear delivery".  Stan Lodder, The Entertainer, July 2005