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MEDIA “She can get into a song and she can swing…Smith obviously has admirable appeal” – Zan Stewart, Star-Ledger "Smith's voice is perfect…she swings” - In The Groove Magazine “…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!
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COLLEGES/PERFORMING ARTS CENTERS/OTHER VENUES "Your performance was electrifying...The students have never experienced anything like it and are all the better for it. It was my pleasure to produce a show level of that quality." - Bill Burns, Exec. Producer, Quinnipiac University Theatre, CT "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 "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 "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 "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
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FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & FUND-RAISERS "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. “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 “Vickie really knows how to swing…charmed a sold-out audience!” - Naomi Miller, Entertainment Director, YMHA of North Jersey
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