Naked, free, unguarded, original and classic jazz avante edged exposed burning tunes. Diana Smith is a vocalist of extraordinary power and expression with more colors on her vocal palette than is usually found in any one singer. Raj Rathor is a finger style jazz guitarist of tremendous depth and alumni of the Monterey Jazz Festival. Rathor found Smith in Santa Barbara in 1992. The rest is history recorded on this CD project, containing several original tunes by the artists as well as their unique renditions of some classic favorites. COMMENTS FROM JAZZ HOSTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY: Berthold Brecht-ish, Mack The Knife-ish, and Freudian. No pomposity. A cathartic honesty, refreshing duality and pure originality. I was most impressed. Dick Crockett, Still Another Jazz Show The Voice 88.7fm Sacramento, Ca. I was the first California Jazz host to play Raj and Dianas Jazz Cat CD. One guitar...one voice...fresh, reviving and unique. I play this CD often. Drew in the Studio KCLU Thousand Oaks, Ca. These two sound like a hipper, cooler ... which means they sound jazzier to these ears. They have a delightful repertoire-- I can't think of the last time I heard When Yuba Plays the Rhumba on his Tuba. The guitar accompaniment and soloing is marvelously conceived, not to take anything away from Diana singing. Bob Snyder, Jazz Programmer, WRST-FM Oshkosh, Wi. We love the CD Jazz Cat here at KJAZ AM Los Angeles. They are on the right track and we look forward to their next. Nick Tyler, Jazz host, KJAZ L.A. Ca. Not only do I have it (Jazz Cat), But I think its great and Ive already begun to give it airplay. Mama Jazz, WMUB, Cincinnati Just wanted to tell you I LOVE both cds....Jazz Cat, the tune is like an instant classic. Suzie Q., KOTR San Luis Obispo, Ca. We have you receiving some light airplay on our various jazz programs at KKUP. We are particularly enjoying track 2! (Jazz Cat) Brad Stone, Music Director KKUP Cupertino, Ca. Your CD Jazz Cat is receiving 1 to 2 spins per week on WFIT-FM Todd Kennedy, Program Director WFIT Melbourne, Fl. Its a nice album and Ill be happy to give it some more airplay. Peter Solomon, WCVE-FM Central Virginias Public Broadcasting (PBS)
