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	"The earlier Sunday afternoon slot featured an animated performance from the Brigitte Beraha Trio, in which elements of Norma Winstone, Flora Purim and playful French chanson each found avenues of expression.” [On afternoon E17jazz festival]“Minimalistic voicings by John Turville on keyboards and sensual abstract lyrics by Beraha both provided a distinctive charm to the set.” [On evening concert at e17jazz Festival]Joseph Kassman-Tod, 22nd September 2009" Rich imagery, harmonic surprises and subtly crafted arrangements can all be found in 'Flying Dreams'."November 2008“ Ms Beraha has made an album that really stands out of the crowd” (Prelude to a Kiss)April 2005
	“There are also gentler but equally strong voices, such as hugely versatile John Turville on piano and the musically punctilious singer Brigitte Beraha”. [On E17jazz Large ensemble Premiere]Sebastian Scotney, 20th September 2009 “.. Most musicianly singer”August 2009
	"A great musician, Brigitte Beraha uses her voice like an instrument in the tradition of people like Flora Purim, Tania Maria and the recently aknowledged bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding. Her album 'Flying Dreams' is a strong set that includes Joe Auckland on trumpet and Ivo Neame on piano."Julian Joseph, Jazz Line-Up, 5th April 2009
	"Beraha's long phrases and floating syllables are poignant and effortlessly delivered... For listeners who seek more than classic jazz standard forms, bebop phrasing, and predictable twists, Brigitte Beraha will likely be on the forefront of the international jazz scene in years to come – think lyrical dance in musical form or better yet, don’t think – let the music escort you to the friendly height of weightlessness and the abstract."Matt Jaworski,  4th April 2009
	"...Pure-toned, wide-ranging... She's a skilful writer of patiently curling, subtly resolved tunes."John Fordham, The Guardian, February 27th 2009. "...Divinely sung solos from Brigitte Beraha..."August 2005
	"The Dave Manington Quartet ushered in the festival with nods towards Latin, funk and bop. Guest vocalist, Brigitte Beraha ethereal, Floria Purim influenced layers of harmony complimented tenor saxophonist, Mark Hanslip's melodic expressions."Joseph Kassman-Tod, Vortex Jazz Club, February 09 [on the Loop Fest gig] "Brigitte's close rapport with her band mark her out as a jazz musician whose voice just happens to be her instrument rather than as a singer plus accompaniment.... A wholly enjoyable and original album from a fast-improving talent."Chris Parker, September 2008
	"Alluring singer"February 2009" Individualistic, imaginative, ethereal jazz vocalist explores original and contemporary jazz with world and Latin flavours with a fine band featuring pianist Ivo Neame and trumpeter Joe Auckland. Highly recommended"Time Out, September 2006
	"The opening night twinned bassist Dave Mannington’s flowing acoustic quartet with the electronica trio Ma. Both benefited from guests, Brigitte Beraha’s wordless vocals giving Mannington’s 1960s modernism a novel slant, while Steve Argüelles on laptop and electronics transformed Ma."Mike Hobart, February 16th 2009 [on the Loop Festival gigs at the Vortex]
	"I especially liked 'Got No Blues’ and 'Sunlight On Your Face’, and a real nice version of 'Love for Sale’’Kenny Wheeler, 2005 (Prelude to a Kiss) "..A Fine Composer."Kenny Wheeler, April 2008
	"Perhaps the most impressive to me is Brigitte's clarity, conviction and the program........ congratulations on an excellent recording.’’Rufus Reid, 2005 "Brigitte's voice and writing have truly matured to another soaring level"Rufus Reid, April 2008
	"Despite the similarity in their names and the fact that both are trios, Azymuth and Azimuth are very different. The former, one of Brazil's biggest exports, are samba party animals; the latter represent the best in English chamber jazz refinement. Yet, by an odd coincidence, London-based singer Brigitte Beraha's trio manages to call both of these to mind. Her group shares the same vocals, trumpet and piano line-up as Azimuth and when their singing and playing flow they achieve a quality of sound that puts them in the same ball park".Rob Adams, The Herald, June 2007
	"A crisp and vibrant debut album from this jazz singer from East London, full of tasteful songs, fine playing and thoughtful arrangements.’’Musician, Spring 2005
	"Brigitte is someone who concentrates on the music's core values: imagination, individuality, improvisation. Her voice is undeniably powerful and enviably clear, and this CD should certainly whet appetites for Beraha's live appearances."Jazz Review, February 2005
	"Her debut album is impressive, as one would expect from someone who’s well and truly paid her dues”Humphrey Lyttelton, 2005
	"Brigitte to me, bears the qualities of a "true jazz singer", exquisite phrasing, great intonation and a pretty, pure sweet tone. What sets Brigitte apart from others is her amazing improvising skills. She can weave in and out of chord changes in an instrumental fashion, speaking the jazz language. Her ideas are musical and lyrical and rhythmically exciting. It's obvious that Brigitte is a musician as well - you can hear in her work that she has listened, transcribed and totally immersed herself in the whole idiom. A great talent!" Anita Wardell
	" ...the sound of Norma Winstone, the groove of Flora Purim, the swing of Annie Ross and a dash of Anita O'Day in the phrasing...for lovers of good vocal jazz” Lee Gibson, 2004
	"...swings like mad with brigitte improvising magnificently over the superb bass of Phil Donkin."Nottingham Evening Post, March 2005
	'All in all a four star album, highly recommended.'Jazz Notes, Evening Press York, 2005
	"Brigitte Beraha was a revelation when she appeared at the Blue Lamp for the first time last autumn, easily justifying her reputation as a sensational new singing arrival on the British jazz scene. ."JazzAberdeen/ October 2005
	"If sheer talent were the only ingredient needed for success in music, Brigitte would already be up there with the stars. She has a tremendous future to explore, one which we’ll be watching with great expectations”Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth CBE, 24 June 2004