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| "There is about this album a touch of genius for while Madeline Eastman balances precariously on the melodic precipices that frame these songs, she's able to maintain each narrative stream. She's like Miles recomposing "Autumn Leaves". . . her best yet – an exceptionally well planned and executed demonstration of the jazz vocal art."
~ Alan Bargebuhr, Cadence Magazine |
"It's a crowded field, but this is one of the finest lady vocalist discs of the year."
~ Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz |
| "Madeline Eastman peeks into the nooks and crannies of the standards-heavy repertoire and finds those differences that set her apart from many of her peers."
~ Will Smith, Down Beat contributor |
"She toys with sounds and timing, fascinated with their infinite possibilities, in the way that writers endlessly admire the never-ending effects of words upon other human beings. Lucky for us Madeline Eastman continues to sing. And we, who enjoy innovative, emotionally infused singing, are the beneficiaries"
~ Jazzreview.com |
| "After four sensational recordings, Madeline Eastman tops herself on The Speed of Life. Her jazz versions of standards are the kind of musical contrast every fan hopes to hear."
~ Paula Edelstein, JazzUSA.com |
"My suggestion for the cover of jazz vocalist Madeline Eastman's next album is a shot of her poised to dive into an uncharted body of water. This is one lady who is not afraid to take chances."
~ Michael P. Gladstone, All About Jazz.com |
| "A strikingly gifted singer, Madeline Eastman is decidedly contemporary in her approach to jazz. Although drawing upon the great standards, she reworks and revitalizes the songs with flair and imagination. Her vocal sound is mature and her improvisations are fluent. Madeline is not only the solo voice and leader, when the moment demands, she is also a thoroughly integrated member of the ensemble."
~ Bruce Crowther, Swing 2 Bop |
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