“Bold in concept and brilliant in execution, The Assumption finds co-producer Darren Scorza working with Michele Thomas to produce an album of originals and covers that dazzle from beginning to end.” ~ Preston Fraizer, Something Else Reviews - Best Jazz of 2022
“Chicago-based singer compels attention through her edgy and intense delivery of standards, lesser-known songs and originals” ~ Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal
“A joyful defiance is just what is needed these days, and that is exactly what we hear in her voice.” ~ Michael Doherty, Michael Doherty’s Music Blog
“‘I Know Because You Told Me So.’ Written by Michele and Damian Espinosa, it’s sweet and laid back…but maybe more Jill Scott than Ella Fitzgerald.” ~ Bill Buckley, Jazz&Soul&Funk
“Bold in concept and brilliant in execution, The Assumption finds co-producer Darren Scorza working with Michele Thomas to produce an album of originals and covers that dazzle from beginning to end.” ~ Preston Fraizer, Something Else Reviews - Best Jazz of 2022 “Chicago-based singer compels attention through her edgy and intense delivery of standards, lesser-known songs and originals” ~ Bruce Crowther, Jazz Journal “A joyful defiance is just what is needed these days, and that is exactly what we hear in her voice.” ~ Michael Doherty, Michael Doherty’s Music Blog “‘I Know Because You Told Me So.’ Written by Michele and Damian Espinosa, it’s sweet and laid back…but maybe more Jill Scott than Ella Fitzgerald.” ~ Bill Buckley, Jazz&Soul&Funk
“Michele Thomas uses every arrow in her musical quiver on The Assumption.” ~ Howard Dukes, Soul Tracks
“One of the great attractions of The Assumption is that although it brings some heavy themes, it is not an urgent, aggressive and virtuoso album. Well, actually the monstrosity of the musicians present is noticeable, but it's far from jazzy shredding.” ~ Luiz Athayde, Class of Sounds
“….one of the most beautiful voices to dominate our hearts with her masterful music.” ~ Fabiano Menon, Roadie Music
“Her gospel-Esque chanteuse vocals allow her vibrant and pure-hearted energy to radiate…” ~ Amelia Vandergast, A&R Factory
“Michele Thomas uses every arrow in her musical quiver on The Assumption.” ~ Howard Dukes, Soul Tracks “One of the great attractions of The Assumption is that although it brings some heavy themes, it is not an urgent, aggressive and virtuoso album. Well, actually the monstrosity of the musicians present is noticeable, but it's far from jazzy shredding.” ~ Luiz Athayde, Class of Sounds “….one of the most beautiful voices to dominate our hearts with her masterful music.” ~ Fabiano Menon, Roadie Music “Her gospel-Esque chanteuse vocals allow her vibrant and pure-hearted energy to radiate…” ~ Amelia Vandergast, A&R Factory
“(The Assumption)…is a jazz record that puts Thomas as an artist at the top of her game.” ~ FVMusicBlog
“Thomas is clearly a storied musician, imbibing a host of influences that are resplendently displayed…” ~ Kartik Sundar, Find No Enemy
"Michele Thomas has a truly unique sound and approach, which, in a genre that is often repetitive and predictable, is an open-arms welcomed, breath of fresh air.” ~ John Marcus - Smooth Soul Radio
“She evokes Ella Fitzgerald in her ability to leap from the bottom to the top of the stave and back again within one measure. Notwithstanding this dexterity, Thomas is an intimate artist unafraid to express vocal vulnerability whenever she performs churchy melismatic runs.” ~ Bob Marovich, Journal of Gospel Music
“(The Assumption)…is a jazz record that puts Thomas as an artist at the top of her game.” ~ FVMusicBlog “Thomas is clearly a storied musician, imbibing a host of influences that are resplendently displayed…” ~ Kartik Sundar, Find No Enemy "Michele Thomas has a truly unique sound and approach, which, in a genre that is often repetitive and predictable, is an open-arms welcomed, breath of fresh air.” ~ John Marcus - Smooth Soul Radio “She evokes Ella Fitzgerald in her ability to leap from the bottom to the top of the stave and back again within one measure. Notwithstanding this dexterity, Thomas is an intimate artist unafraid to express vocal vulnerability whenever she performs churchy melismatic runs.” ~ Bob Marovich, Journal of Gospel Music
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