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The inherent d'esprit combined with her impressive technique
allows Lua to take those not lucky enough to be able to
make the trip themselves on a tour of Paris.
The many facets of the city of light, sexy, sophisticated and eternal
are authentically conjured up every time Lua steps up to the mic.
- Maxwell Chandler, music critic
And not only could she pull off the French with due charm,
but her voice offered the full roundness and savor of
a vintage Bordeaux…the tiny stage blossomed forth
each time Hadar took to the mic… we were transported to a place beyond language, beyond words—pure yearning, perhaps…
- MS Nieson, All About Jazz
…a real vocalist with some long range and power…
clear and vibrant…beautiful…
- Ray Redmond, Jazz USA
…seamlessly bridges the culture gap with her delightful and thoughtful new show…Her beautiful mezzo soprano combined with a superb collection of musicians creates the sound and atmosphere of a Paris music hall… I felt I understood the content
without speaking French…
- Steve Murray, Cabaret Scenes, San Francisco
The “French Connection” is a part of her worldly charm.
- Carol Banks Weber, Examiner.com
A sheer delight. Songs for lovers. Smooth seductive jazz … polished vocal phrasing…lovely music easily twinkling on
through the night...irresistible.
- Mark Watkins, Blast 1386 Radio, UK
She makes the other side of the world seem
just a stone’s throw away…
- Michael Arens, Jazz Dimensions, Germany
…instantly accessible and truly exotic.
- LMNOP Magazine. Chattanooga, Tennessee
…astounding command of [her] voice…her name should be spotlighted worldwide.
- Nicolo Furmankiewicz, Department of Virtuosity Magazine, Warsaw, Poland
San Francisco ’s Hadar, backed by her band TWIST, sings jazzy pop with a Latin fire. The intoxicating tunes include “No Borders,” an appropriate title for an artist with excellent, eclectic tastes. A sultry “The Best Is Yet To Come” is another highlight of her (myspace.com) page.
- Paul Freeman, Palo Alto Daily News
The jazz on show here is blended with world music elements, especially French and Latin flavors, which make for quite a rich and sophisticated mixture.
- John M. Peters, The Borderland Magazine, UK
This review only needs one word really – WOW! With a powerful voice booming from the Latin heavens, Hadar spreads a rainbow of passion across the musical landscape… fire power spicier than any dish in a local cabana… simply amazing, a glorious ride into the passions hiding behind the hearts of everyday.
- J. Edward Sumearu, The Metro Spirit, Augusta, Georgia.
A sexy lady from New York who swings it internationally. It’s a high-octane release, something new and unexpected.
- Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap, Lake Zurich, Illinois
…well-crafted jazz with high soulfulness and spirit…this album gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from our ears!
- Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation Nation, Hawaii
Showing her wide range, vocally and stylistically, and singing in a few different languages, Lua and her album are full of surprises and satisfying trips to musical landscapes … Styles and sensibilities make for interesting, cross-pollinating musical bedfellows. Lua brings an elegance and dignity - a mix of funkiness … sultry, art song, jazz, and Latin ... I like it more with each listen, as I did with her prior album. Expect the unexpected from Lua Hadar.
– Rob Lester, Sound Advice
…she shines when melting into the smooth, lazy breeze of songs like Vorrei, an Italian pop-ballad making its debut on her new album. Samba tempi alongside Cuban melodies mixed with a healthy dose of medleys from the Great American Songbook never disappoint and always keep you on your toes.
– Tyler Kent, CabaretExchange.com
…a sultry voice with hints of Piaf… can express intimate joy in her voice… passionate… emotionally complex… she can move effortlessly down to her mezzo range, and her voice can soar in the upper ranges.
– Albert Goodwyn, San Francisco Bay Times
It was a high-energy show … a night to remember. Hadar, a vision of energy and vocal talent, in a smashing red/pink outfit, was wonderful in every song, with every gesture.
- Milton Hamlin, SGN Arts & Entertainment, Seattle
FRESH! – San Francisco Chronicle
What an exciting evening San Francisco-based jazz vocalist Lua Hadar treated us to at the Iridium in a performance celebrating her new CD, “Twist.” When Hadar sings in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or French, you don’t have to know the language because she communicates dramatically what she’s singing about… a stunning evening…sheer beauty… every selection was dramatically on the nose…she rocked… her physical presence and body language remind one of the great Latin, Abbe Lane, at her peak. The evening was pure pleasure!
- Joe Regan Jr. Cabaret Scenes Magazine, New York
Twist is a first-rate 6-piece ensemble that knows how to rock the casbah. Without a doubt, she’s at her best when interpreting those great Italian and French songs. Few have sung them better. From her gregarious, salsa-esque version of “Quando, Quando, Quando?” (Michael Buble, you should take notes) to the heart-breaking beauty of “Il Tempo Passó,” Hadar brings such passion and intensity to these tunes that you feel as if you understand every word, even if you don’t know a lick of Italian. Even when singing in English, she has a European sensibility in both her presence and sound (even though she’s really a Jewish girl from New York) that strengthens the overall cross-continental essence she is creating with Twist.
- Nancy Tierney, CabaretExchange.com
…French/Italian numbers that emphasized her inclusive range and world view … wide choice of genres and emotional ranges … a lovely voice, perfect pitch and an infectious smile… great musicians! - Steve Murray, Cabaret Scenes
… able to make the familiar sound fresh…she can easily get to the emotional heart of a ballad…exuberant …powerful up tempo…confident…comic…
- Les Traub, Cabaret Scenes
Red Dress and Hot! Can you spell F-U-N?
Lua Hadar knocked it out of the park, err, I mean The Plush Room... The audience was up to warp speed during its San Francisco run… made the seats jump up and down … wonderful voice … backed up by a great little three-piece band… the show shows heart and is truly infectious…
- Lee Hartgrave, BeyondChron.org
One of the 10+ Best Shows of 2006 - Hadar is a triple threat: comedienne, chanteuse and raconteuse (storyteller)…Her smile enchants, as delightful as her stage presence and well-balanced song selection…has a gracious ease before her audience. …gloriously exotic… Tremendous!
- Tom Kelly, San Francisco Bay Times
Lua's beautiful, rich, full voice with its alluring resonance is pure joy… attractive personality, captivating stage presence and on-target interpretations… She feels deeply, and she makes the audience do the same
- Stacy Horn, Cabaret Hotline Online
She is clearly comfortable in many styles and genres. With songs that are perky or placid, serious mood pieces or swingers, even a couple in other languages, she is right at home.… rich voice … luscious tone… sensitive and poetic… emotional… elegant … great rhythmic ideas… she finds the longing and uncertainty without missing the comedy…
- Rob Lester, TalkinBroadway.com, New York
… irrepressible comic abilities… a rollicking good time…she sizzled…it’s clear Lua has fun onstage
- Bruce Bellingham, Northside San Francisco
... great voice … superb eclectic jazz arrangement …gorgeous…introspective……delightful …fine comic timing…soulful…an audience knockout…
- Eugene Price, San Francisco Bay Times
… simply stops the show - the cheering crowd cannot get enough.
- Milt Hamlin, SGN Seattle
… beautiful timbre... lyrically melodious…truly original…
- Enrico de - Angelis, L’Arena, Verona, Italy
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