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Katchie named 2009 Jazz Queen - San Antonio Musicians' Society

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"Thoroughly original...no less than remarkable...a songstress and saxophonist deserving far wider recognition" -- Michael Nastos, All Music Guide

"I love this... It sounds so fresh and innovative, yet so natural and inevitable, it feels like it's been with me for years. The raga-jazz sax and Indian percussion combined with the improvised but structured feel of the gorgeous vocals are a match made in heaven, or Bombay, or Coney Island." -- Charlie Lewis, WFMU

"Vocalist Katharine Cartwright and saxophonist Richard Oppenheim celebrate the work of two American originals—-John 'the Philosopher Kid' Cage and Lawrence 'the Beat Bard' Ferlinghetti—-in a pair of estimable releases. Each session has a distinct flavor, yet the more I listened to them, the more they merged into one beautiful expression..." -- David Dupont, One Final Note read more

"Who thought jazz could be this much fun?" -- Wayne Saroyan, Jazz West

"Stunning." -- Larry Nai, Cadence read more (pdf)

“Intriguing and unpredictable. Well worth checking out.” (4 Stars) - Scott Yanow, AllMusic Guide

“Unique.” - Michael Bourne, WBGO

“Katchie Cartwright…is one helluva singer. She scats with total ease and perfection…. Richard Oppenheim's rich alto follows, with Katchie and Oppenheim then merging together, the vocalist ‘playing’ her soprano voice as if it had a reed and was made of brass. … Top it off with the legendary Bill Goodwin on drums…and you have some great music. … Inspiration, improvisation, and richness are the keys to the quintet… Soulmates is a marvelous recording.” - JazzTimes

“Ace alto sax player Richard Oppenheim…is truly a cross between Charlie Parker and Lee Konitz.” - Niranjan Jhaveri, JazzIndia

“Cartwright is a soulful intellectual with a velvet sound and uncommon ability.” - Jimmy Heath

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