"In 1995, Joyce gave herself a life-changing fiftieth birthday present when she moved to Manhattan. The cabaret scene of her dreams was long past its heyday, but Joyce became a highly respected part of it; she began recording heavily, while building a reputation that has spread to London, where she's equally appreciated."
-John Gavin, from the CD liner notes

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"Joyce's song selection is once more wholly admirable and her penchant for films songs is again revealed with familiar songs such as 'It Might As Well Be Spring' as well as lesser-known items that include 'There's No Such Thing (As The Next Best Thing As Love)' and 'Incurably Romantic'. For those unable to hear Joyce live, this club session recorded on 18 and 19 June 2004 is an opportunity to hear her in a setting that adds atmospheric immediacy to another excellent performance by this gifted singer."
-Bruce Crowther, www.swing2bop.com

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"In summary, this CD brings together quality singing and playing, music and lyrics. I am sure that Mabel Mercer would have approved."
-Bruce Crowther, www.swing2bop.com

"This CD is all hits and no errors. After many spins on my player I have come to the conclusion that this is Joyce's most standout performance ever. It's like a jewel in her crown. It will surely be quite a while before I am ready to change this CD ruby in sound on my player."
-Dan Singer, In Tune International
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"We're lucky to have Joyce here now to remind us of how meaningful these great old songs remain, and touching they can be when sung with no frills and a lot of heart."
-James Gavin

"Love Is The Thing is filled with many forgotten or rarely heard treats, which adds immensely to its pleasure, and Breach and Roy appear to be having a ball as they journey through this mixed bag of charmers."
-Jeff Rosen, Cabaret Scenes
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"Joyce Breach works her inspiration on these songs like Julia Child frosting a cake. Movie songs conjure a musty scent of memories, like old scrapbooks that make you laugh or cry...With a voice distinctive and mellow, flexible and alive with its husky edge and piney hue, she bridges the gap between reels. This is the sound of new." 
-Rex Reed

"Apart from being blessed with a great voice and much musicality, Breach always makes a point to select top-drawer material, mixing famous standards with rare and rescued gems."
-Stefano Nuzzo (Italy), Songbirds Website
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Blue Skies ° If I Had You ° Somebody Loves Me ° You're An Education ° I Can Dream, Can't I? ° Sand In My Shoes ° But Not For Me ° P.S., I Love You ° I've Heard That Song Before ° Look At That Face ° Too Marvelous For Words ° The Nearness Of You ° A Hundred Years From Today ° What's New ° Love Is Here To Stay ° You're Gonna Hear From Me ° Just One Of Those Things

"In addition to her marvelous singing, and the impeccable playing of these musicians, Breach is well-know for the standard of her standards. Berlin, the Gershwins, Warren & Dubin, Mercer, Styne & Cahn, Carmichael and, of course, Cole Porter turn up on this disc and Breach is equally at home with all of them."
-Ted Hoover, In Pittsburgh

"Breach is in top form--and that means some of the best singing you'll hear. As usual, Breach doesn't waste a breath on melodrama or on boffo pyrotechnic display. Instead, her technique is pressed into the service of extraordinary subtlety."
-Peter B. King, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Breach's warm husky voice is filled with heart and soul and she miraculously shows one and all that even when one sings an old song, it can sound individual and new."
-RapportOn Compact Discs, California
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WINNER BEST CD 1998 BISTRO AWARD

This Moment  ° The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing/It Only Happens When I Dance With You  ° I Know Why (And So Do You)  ° First  ° He Loves And She Loves  ° Love And The Weather  ° (I'm In Love With) The Honorable Mr. So And So  ° Where, Oh Where  ° I Never Go There Anymore  ° Falling Out Of Love (Can Be Fun)  ° Spring Isn't Everything  ° Early To Bed  ° When I Sing Alone  ° Love Isn't Born  ° With So Little To Be Sure Of

"Joyce Breach's This Moment and Nothing But Blue Skies are only required listening for those who appreciate the art of fine singing; others need not bother. On either, Breach's singing is impeccable, whether swinging or caressing a ballad, and so is her choice of material...Each CD is excellent, but one really needs both."
-Max Preeo, ShowMusic

"This remarkable CD never lets up or lets the listener down. Fifty minutes of sheer amazing class...I could go on but it's your move. Get it. Discover for yourself Ms. Breach and her well chosen material."
-Dan Singer, New York Sheet Music Society
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Lovers After All ° Isn't This A Lovely Day?/It's A Lovely Day Today ° It Amazes Me ° It Must Be Fun To Be You ° The Things We Did Last Summer ° The Half-Of-It, Dearie, Blues ° Dance Only With Me ° You Give Me The Runaround °  Manhattan In The Rain ° Heart's Desire ° This Year's Kisses ° Be Warmer This Winter ° Good-Time Charlie ° Remind Me ° All Or Nothing At All/Get Out Of Town ° I Never Went Away ° The End Of The Line ° When Do The Bells Ring For Me? ° Thanks For The Memory

"I cannot find fault anywhere; not in performance, interpretation, accompaniment and certainly not in the choice of material. Indeed, foragers after little-know gems will interested to hear some rarities: Cole Porter's It Must Be Fun To Be You, the Gershwins' The Half-Of-It, Dearie, Blues and the inclusion of the verse to Berlin's This Year's Kisses...She takes every opportunity offered by these fine songs to turn in a superb performance."
-Bruce Crowther, London Jazz Journal 

"Sophisticated, world weary, witty with an undercurrent of sadness, Breach's impeccable delivery and intelligent song selection is a raised-eyebrow look at knowing adults caught in the throes of hopeless emotion...Breach's attack on a melody is sly and wonderfully effective. Eschewing tired standards, Breach finds gold in lesser know tunes."
-Ted Hoover, In Pittsburgh
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Blackberry Winter ° Song Of The Jet ° It Never Entered My Mind ° Ev'ry Time ° Where Do You Start? ° I Wish I Were In Love Again ° The Wine Of May ° Boy! What Love Has Done To Me ° Bored ° A Room With A View ° You Can Always Count On Me ° Be Careful, It's My Heart ° Confession ° You're The Top ° South-To A Warmer Place ° The Lies of Handsome Men

"With a vocal style somewhat reminiscent of Anita O'Day and Chris Connor, except with considerably more attachment to the lyrics and the melodies she's singing, Breach brings great warmth and sensitivity to her 16 selections."
-Max Preeo, ShowMusic

"There is an unbelievable breath of fresh air in this subtle and winning compact disc. Highly recommended to those who like their songs served up with class."
-Wendell Echolls, Jazzbeat
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Songbird ° Music Is My Best Friend ° Blackberry Winter ° As Time Goes By ° Inside A Silent Tear ° You And Me ° The Winter Of My Discontent ° Peel Me A Grape ° The Lady Sings The Blues ° I Believe In You ° That's All

"The Breach approach is straightforward and warm, with a heavy investment in making the lyrics credible...Blackberry Winter which is one of saddest, most thoroughly rueful songs of recent date, is sung beautifully and it is a track to which I have returned many times."
-Alan Bargebuhr, Cadence, The American Review of Jazz & Blues
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