Barbara Paris is an excellent jazz vocalist able to make even war-horses sound fresh through her enthusiasm and subtle creativity.
Barbara Paris has recorded four fine CD’s for her Perea label and is a welcome fixture in the Colorado jazz scene, occasionally singing on both the East and West Coasts and in Europe.- Scott Yanow “All Music Guide to Jazz”
Other Reviews:
Village Voice
‘You’re good.”- Gary Giddins
LA Jazz Scene
“Barbara Paris does come to us convincingly, with a genuine spirit easily recognized.”-Jim Santella
The Denver Post
“This singer has a rare gift-a style all her own.”-Jeff Bradley
Singing Jazz
“She has a clear sensuous voice and selects her repertpire from popular and jazz standards from the 40’s and later.” Bruce Crowther & Mike Pinfold
Cadence
“A singer with a strong, high voice and a natural rhythmic sense that lends itself to jazz.” – Jerome Wilson
Jazz Hot
“A voice that swings to the nuance of jazz, with a silky and sensual resonance.” -Michel Bedin
The All Music Guide to Jazz Volume
“Blessed with a very appealing voice and the ability to express herself musically.”-Scott Yanow
Jazz Now Magazine
“I love Barbara’s originality.”- Haybert Houston
JazzTimes
“Paris is a wonderfully expressive vocalist.”- Chuck Berg
“Paris delivers silky smooth lyrics with a sassy lilt.”-Patricia Meyer
Downbeat
3.5 Stars in a 5 star rating with Carmen McCrae 4.5 Stars, Diane Reeves 4.5 Stars, Karrin Allison 3 Stars,
Lena Horn 5 Stars, ” Ladies Blues and Dues”- Fred Bouchard
Jazz Fan Attic Website
“You can tell by her approach that Barbara not only is having fun, but she has a deep respect for these standards.”-Randy McElligott