“A once in a decade recording.”
c. Michael Bailey, wild mercury rhythm (click HERE)
“SOUTER’S VOICE WORKS NATURALLY WITHIN THIS MILIEU, HER BUTTERSCOTCH timbres gliding smoothly from track to track.“
JOHN EPHLAND, DOWNBEAT (4 STARS) 
(CLICK HERE)
“Like the late Abbey Lincoln, Souter’s wordsmithery concerns big, even existential topics, such as the nature of beauty and the essence of existence … moving, engaging, and highly emotional … this is something I actually want to listen to.”
will friedwald, new york sun (click HERE) LIVE REVIEW
“The accomplished singer, of Afro-Trinidadian and English parentage, not only has a life story out of a movie, but it’s reflected in this epic work of reimagined music composed by Erik Satie … and her ability to reach the emotion in a lyric is exceptional, especially in French: she has the rare capacity to transcend language.”
ANDREW PORETZ, NIGHTLIFE EXCHANGE (CLICK HERE) LIVE REVIEW
“This outstanding album from vocalist and lyricist Tessa Souter marks her out once again as a risk-taker who bends material to make it entirely her own.”
PETER QUINN, JAZZWISE MAGAZINE (CLICK HERE)
“An artist of such astonishing depth, she seems to breathe underwater … Souter’s lyrics are in league with Joni Mitchell and Norma Winstone … a work of true brilliance.”
Tara Minton, UK JAZZ NEWS (Click HERE)
“‘Avec le Temps’ provides what is arguably the album’s emotional climax. Her rendition is stunning, featuring Perdomo’s superb piano accompaniment and a striking bass solo by Nakamura.”
