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"Morgan James. That's the name. With a voice as soulful as Aretha and a range as wide as Whitney's, Morgan James also possesses the interpretive chops of confessional singers such as Laura Nyro, Janis Ian, Melissa Etheridge, and more recently, Adele and Lizz Wright." |
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- Edge on the Net |
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"When Morgan James sang, sound showered down over the heads of a transfixed audience. My scalp tingled and my friend and I gaped at each other, becoming giddily aware of being in the presence of massive talent." |
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- Woman Around Town |
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"Whatever expectations you might have about a beautiful blond young lady from Broadway singing in a club are bowled over right from the gate.... You can tell who is new to her concerts because their jaws hit the floor. After I picked mine up, I sat rapturous." |
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- Reviews Off Broadway |

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"Ms. James, a refugee from the cast of "Wonderland," has classical-quality pipes and enough warmth to melt the heart of a bill collector in January." |
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- Terry Teachout
Wall Street Journal |
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"part of this production's success is that it breathes new vitality into tunes that have been standards for decades... when James soars into the giddy "If I Were a Bell'' after Sarah has had a few too many drinks during her night with Sky in Havana, it doesn't seem to be just the rum speaking, but also the joy of discovery." |
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- Don Aucoin
Boston Globe |
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"Morgan James knocks "If I Were a Bell" out of the park." |
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- Michael Eck
The Albany Times Union |
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"Her voice is lyrical and her body a symphony of sharps and flats." |
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- Berkshire Bright Focus |

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"What I did not anticipate was the sheer brilliance of the exquisite soprano, Morgan James. This young woman was utter perfection and her vocal expertise was almost painfully beautiful. She could sing every style and genre of music flawlessly.... from a raspy, soulful rendition of Hearts "Alone" to the crystal clear purity of an operatic aria, hitting notes that I could only dream of in my wildest fantasies. Equally believable as a gritty punk rock chick, an elegant classical diva, or a Broadway leading lady...shes without a doubt one of the most talented, versatile female vocalists I've had the pleasure of hearing." |
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- theatremania |
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" The seductive Morgan James, recently cast in Broadway's forthcoming The Addams Family, has a wide range and a voice that goes from smoky to sweet for a few show-stoppers." |
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- Howard Shapiro
Philadelphia Inquirer: July 17, 2009 |
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"Featured singer, Juilliard-trained Morgan James is stunning as she handles Handel and Heart as well as rocks it out with Queen. Morgan James' "Time To Say Goodbye" leaves the crowd breathless." |
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- broadwayworld.com |
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"The entire show is worth seeing to hear and see Morgan James's seemingly effortless genre-bending hybrid performance slip from screaming notes on Eleanor Rigby to a purely operatic voice required by a Puccini aria." |
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- Jim Rutter
Broad Street Review: July 21, 2009 |
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"the phenomenally talented Morgan James, whose voice soared across several octaves, allowing her the range to play opera ingenue ("Lascia Ch'io Pianga") one moment and sultry chanteuse ("Besame Mucho") the next." |
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-phillyist.com
August 2, 2009 |
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"The show's finest singer Friday night was Morgan James. A stunning young woman who looks like a better-than-ever version of a young Heather Locklear, her vocal range spans the gamut from the throaty tones of a blues alto to the soaring stratosphere of an operatic soprano. Even more important, she sang every one of her songs with both passionate intensity and stylistic integrity." |
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-Michael Caruso
The Chestnut Hill Local: July 23, 2009 |
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