Jazzizit Records JITCD0746. Following her terrific vocalese album Cloudburst released in 2005, Trudy Kerr's latest Déjà vu offers something extremely tasty for every discerning musical palate. From Jan Lundgren's opening piano riff on 'Out of this World' to the beautiful closing track 'You go to my head' the collection of songs associated with the singer's past provides a feast for the ear.

The title track is the perfect showcase for the singer's fluid phrasing and mellifluous tone and coupled with Gascoyne's imaginative and colourful arrangement, is an absolute standout. The singer's newly penned lyrics to Dave Holland's 'Dream of the Elders' will doubtless get many singers excited about the new addition to the vocal jazz repertoire. Special guest Bob Dorough also joins the singer for a joyously playful duet on his tricky original 'Up Jumped a Bird'.

Peter Quinn, Jazzwise Magazine

Trudy Kerr, is a fine Australian jazz singer, she has an excellent range, admirable vocal control and she swings easily. She enunciates lyrics clearly and means what she sings. Surprises abound, including a scintillating uptempo The Nearness of You which sounds better presto than at ballad pace. Trudy handles the different moods with considerable aplomb. The merging of Witchcraft and You fascinate me so is beautifully done.

Trudy accords Jan Lundgren to shine in solo segments, and it is admirable the way that singer and pianist dovetail their lines in unison, sounding as if they had worked together for years. Overall, the relaxed quality of the music says much about the poise and professionalism of all involved. Don't miss out on this delicious CD! MARK GARDNER - JAZZ JOURNAL Trudy Kerr is the genuine article, well able to approach standards like Out of this World or You go to my head in a way that ignites interest... She is a joy!

Fred Dellar, Mojo

Called Déjà vu because it contains songs with a significant link to singer Trudy Kerr's past. Kerr herself is a natural sounding, unfussy vocalist with a deceptively easy delivery, and the standout tracks on the album play to these strengths, her singing, backed just by Lundgren on the closing You Go To My Head, in particular, is a perfect example of the art that conceals art, and provides a pleasing contract with the pianist's surprising adventurous accompaniment, her visit to the typically lush, romantic Michel Legrand song The Summer Knows is a small gem of carefully pitched sentiment set to the strings of the Juno String Quartet. Joined by Bob Dorough himself on the US composer's Up Jumped a Bird, Kerr will please her many admirers with this informal-sounding but clearly carefully chosen set.

Chris Parker, The Vortex Site

Following her terrific vocalese album Cloudburst released in 2005, Trudy Kerr’s latest Déjà vu offers something extremely tasty for every discerning musical palate. From Jan Lundgren’s opening piano riff on ‘Out of this World’ to the beautiful closing track ‘You go to my head’ the collection of songs associated with the singer’s past provides a feast for the ear. The title track is the perfect showcase for the singer’s fluid phrasing and mellifluous tone and coupled with Gascoyne’s imaginative and colourful arrangement, is an absolute standout. The singer’s newly penned lyrics to Dave Holland’s ‘Dream of the Elders’ will doubtless get many singers excited about the new addition to the vocal jazz repertoire. Special guest Bob Dorough also joins the singer for a joyously playful duet on his tricky original ‘Up Jumped a Bird’

Peter Quinn – Jazzwise Magazine

Trudy Kerr, is a fine Australian jazz singer, she has an excellent range, admirable vocal control and she swings easily. She enunciates lyrics clearly and means what she sings. Surprises abound, including a scintillating uptempo The Nearness of You which sounds better presto than at ballad pace. Trudy handles the different moods with considerable aplomb. The merging of Witchcraft and You fascinate me so is beautifully done. Trudy accords Jan Lundgren to shine in solo segments, and it is admirable the way that singer and pianist dovetail their lines in unison, sounding as if they had worked together for years. Overall, the relaxed quality of the music says much about the poise and professionalism of all involved. Don’t miss out on this delicious CD! MARK GARDNER – JAZZ JOURNAL Trudy Kerr is the genuine article, well able to approach standards like Out of this World or You go to my head in a way that ignites interest. … She is a joy!

Fred Dellar - MOJO

Called Déjà vu because it contains songs with a significant link to singer Trudy Kerr’s past. Kerr herself is a natural sounding, unfussy vocalist with a deceptively easy delivery, and the standout tracks on the album play to these strengths, her singing, backed just by Lundgren on the closing You Go To My Head, in particular, is a perfect example of the art that conceals art, and provides a pleasing contract with the pianist’s surprising adventurous accompaniment, her visit to the typically lush, romantic Michel Legrand song The Summer Knows is a small gem of carefully pitched sentiment set to the strings of the Juno String Quartet. Joined by Bob Dorough himself on the US composer’s Up Jumped a Bird, Kerr will please her many admirers with this informal-sounding but clearly carefully chosen set.

Chris Parker, The Vortex Site