Lemonwire

A sumptuous redefinition of jazz standards… One of the fascinating aspects of “Crowded Heart” is how Wexler manages to make the songs on the recording sound both new and familiar.

-Dodie Miller-Gould, Lemonwire

James Gavin

I love albums that have a sustained vibe, and yours hangs together beautifully as a complete creation. You have made an excellent case for the survival of interesting jazz songwriting, and you’ve let the songs shine in ways that, without a doubt, have made their composers very happy.

–  James Gavin, author of Is That All There Is: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee

All About Jazz

She is balletic light on her vocal feet, dead-on with her pitch, and lyrically smooth. She probes emotional depth and returns gems without melodrama. While hearts may indeed be crowded, this superb and original effort from a very talented and insightful artist and her cadre has certainly found its way into ours.

–  Nick Mondello, All About Jazz

All About Jazz

Wexler shows a fondness for individualism and demonstrates a keen ear for strong material. She takes the road less traveled by focusing on the work of jazz composers thriving in the present. In doing so she magnifies the importance of these artists, highlights material worthy of greater attention, and elevates her own standing as a gifted stylist and interpreter.

– Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz

Ted Gioia

What a joy to listen to this album, both for the exquisite music-making of Judy Wexler and Alan Pasqua, but also for their astuteness in finding and featuring outstanding songs by current-day jazz composers. Highly recommended!

– Ted Gioia, author of The History of Jazz and The Jazz Standards