Here's What Others Are Saying About Vickie Smith

 

MEDIA

“She can get into a song and she can swing…Smith obviously has  admirable appeal” – Zan Stewart, Star-Ledger

 “…Same upbeat ebullient spirit that was a regular focus of many of Fitzgerald’s performances.  Smith retains the spirit of Fitzgerald’s artistry without resorting to trying to be Ella Fitzgerald, maintains her own performing persona.” – Craig W. Hurst, AllAboutJazz.com

 “Vickie Smith is just exciting…She radiates sunshine.”-  Joe Franklin, Memory Lane on WOR Radio

“Vickie’s personality, her singing, the audience response – it was all just great!  Really exciting.” - Mark Blaustein, WMSC Radio, Montclair State University

 “With her natural energy and warmth, Smith continues with her devotion to the music she loves and, with down home appeal, she connects easily with her audiences.” – Peter Haas, Cabaret Scenes

"...being at her show is like being at a party." - Jan Wallman, APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE!

 

COLLEGES/PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS/OTHER VENUES

"The performance...was exceptional and one of the highlights of the summer jazz season.  Your energy, sound and crowd interaction really brought the show to life and offered a great evening of entertainment to all." - Christy Langella, Event Manager, Allen Consulting, Inc.

"Your tribute, Satin Dolls, with the HOT Seven was superb. I've already received calls from people wondering when you're coming back." - Wendy Fullem, Cultural Affairs/Assistant to the President, Sussex County Community College

"The 'Voices of Jazz' program brought the nuances of the jazz and swing era to life for our students and staff members...Smith not only entertains, she also educates her audience." - Richard McCullogh, Student Activities Director, Berkeley College, NJ

"This classy singer really is a satin doll.  Vickie Smith's tribute to the great ladies of swing is right on the mark." - Michael Cool, Exec. Dir., Stockton Performing Arts Center

  “WOW!  Vickie is a tremendous hit and outstanding talent… embraced by our entire college community.” - Tom O’Donnell, Campus Activities Director, Richard Stockton College 

"Your performance was awesome.  We can't thank you enough for entertaining the students from our college and our community High Schools.  The interaction with the audience was truly informative and exciting. "  Aline Bennett & Lisa Givens, Student Development at Atlantic Cape Community College

“Vickie, you always provide a wonderful program that the students truly appreciate. We can't wait until we can book you again.”-  Henry Rodriguez, Asst. Dir., Student Activities, Rutgers University

"Our Faculty, Staff and Students were amazed how well Vickie Smith and her Quartet captured the Ladies of Swing, with both song and history.  We cannot wait to have her back." - David Cucinotta, Student Activities Director, SUNY/Columbia-Greene Community College, NY

“Your chat with students added to the already wonderful performance” - Heidi Gregg, SA Coordinator, Sussex County Community College, NJ

"Your interaction with students was superb, and they were truly inspired.  I have never experienced anything like it."  Judith Niewender, Special Events Coordinator, Walter Edge Theater, ACCC, AC, NJ

“Vickie really knows how to swing…charmed a sold-out audience!” - Naomi Miller, Entertainment Director, YMHA of North Jersey

"I thoroughly enjoyed your show and the joyful, creative artistry of your interpretations---and that of that wonderful backup trio of yours."  Professor Russ Gaudio, Gateway Community College

 

FESTIVALS & FUND-RAISERS

“Extremely talented.  Extremely energetic.  Extremely sensational!”  - Paul Ellis, Office of Arts & Cultural Development, Montclair, NJ

 “Thank you for sharing your upbeat swingin’ show “C-Ella-Brating” Hope with our cancer survivors and caregivers…Your performance made the dinner magical.” – American Cancer Society, NE Division

“Vickie is just great…a real crowd pleaser..”  - Darryl Walker, Office of Street Fairs

 

 

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