“The music on this album echoes of the composers and players of whom she clearly admires. From Brian Blade to Kenny Wheeler, Christine Jensen to Joel Miller, Maria Schneider and more. It is writing and playing coming from a beautiful and thoughtful place. The ultimate mood and spirit combination presented in a way that leads organically to a lush and beautiful landscape of creative soloing and interaction, invoking muses from lands beyond just jazz […] a gorgeous debut.” – Ingrid Jensen

“[…]the lyrical and thoughtful album confirms the arrival of another very promising young Canadian jazz talent. ‘Salish Folk Song’ consists of modern mainstream jazz solidly inspired by some of today’s biggest beyond-bop influences. The [Brian Blade] Fellowship Band’s folksiness and positivity cast shadows on some tracks, as does the soaring, singable music of Maria Schneider.” – Ottawa Citizen (FULL CD REVIEW HERE)

“From one movement to the next, there is a strong emphasis on composition (melody), with the vertical thrust supplied by harmonies that are sometimes orchestral in their effects, all of which is enhanced by the very tactful handling of unusual time signatures.”                          – Arts & Opinion (FULL CD REVIEW HERE)

“Great sounds, the young altoist plays with finesse and the delicate balancing act of harmonies in a modern brand of jazz…for all music lovers.”  – SortiesJAZZNights.com

Parksville-Qualicum News Feature (2014)