Record Reviews

Sweet Madness, Audiophile

"Collins proves to be a fresh improvisor in the tradition of Bill Evans. In addition
she displays a warm voice on two emotional medleys."
Scott Yanow, Jazz Link Magazine

"From funky to sublime, Collins runs the gamut with dexterity, vigor and soul with
nuance, taste, and five star style."
A.C. Waxx, LA Jazz Society Newsletter

"Joyce Collins proves herself to be a disarmingly honest musician, sophisticated
yet down to earth, technically strong and sure but able to convey deep emotion with
the delicate touch of a single note, an accompanying chord -- nuances -- that the
listener can feel and understand deeply."
Marian McPartland

Joyce Collins Embraces the Hearts of Brazil, Luz da Cidade

"A primeira vez que ouvi Joyce Collins foi num LP do selo Jazzland gravado nos
anos 60. Para mim, foi uma grande revelacao, pois nunca tinha ouvido falar dela.
Seu piano articulado, com frases fluentes e inventivas, deram-me a certeza de estar
diante de um real talento, que criava improvisacoes e variacoes melodicas com a
facilidade dos grande musicos."
Jose Domingos Raffaelli, Critico de "O Globo" - Rio de Janeiro

 

Performance Reviews

"Collins is an engaging performer. Displaying a robust touch and focused succulent
improvisations."
Zan Stewart, LA Times

"Collins' work at the Westwood Marquis was that of a first rate instrumentalist who sings with the
penetrating insights of a cabaret artist."
Don Heckman, LA Times

"Poignant, torchy, swinging"
Rex Reed, New York Daily News

"Joyce Collins is basically a be-bop pianist out of Bud Powell with a beautiful touch on
ballads. A welcome treat at Bradley's."
John Wilson, N.Y. Times