Chicago jazz vocalist Solitaire Miles captivates the seasoned jazz veteran with mesmeric tone, conversational phrasing, and a sinuous sense of swing. Her unaffected delivery never draws attention to itself, allowing the lyrics to shine through. She presents each song in a sincere manner, intimating a supple delivery so the patois of each arrangement has a lasting effect on the listener. Her timing and style impressed Chautauqua Symphony Bassist Harry Jacobson enough to label her as "Billie Holiday with sunshine and air".

Her debut album includes some of Chicago's best performers, arranged by the great jazz violinst Johnny Frigo and incomparable pianist Willie Pickens, the recording reflects the laid back, forthright swing that is signature of the Chicago sound. Also featured is Chicago Sax Maestro Von Freeman, who keeps the music genuine and sassy. There is also a cameo from trumpeter Brad Goode and three live tracks recorded in New York with pianist Don Rebic.
 

"Solitaire Miles captivates an audience with mesmeric tone, playful,
conversational phrasing, and a sinuous sense of swing.  Miles has a voice
that grabs you, and demands to be listened to. Her natural, unaffected
delivery never draws attention to itself, allowing the craft of the song
writers to shine through." Tamara Dailey, Chicago
Sentinel

"Billie Holiday with sunshine and air"-  Chautuaqua Sympony bassist
Harry Jacobson"Her singing is enhanced by an uncanny stage presence.   She could easily
fit into a group portrait with Peggy Lee, Maxine Sullivan, or Billie Holiday. 
She shows great vocal diversity, strength and agility as she explores the
timeless textures of songs like 'Autumn Leaves', 'I Must Have That Man',
and 'Lush Life'"

Dave Rhoerbach Los Angeles Victory Gazette

"We can learn a lot from the way Miles informs each song with
impeccable intonation, flexible phrasing, and historical insight. She can
take an obscure Billie Holiday song and recreate it in her own style
without sacrificing the mood of it's time."

Marion Herschberger Brooklyn Free Press

"Her voice is best described as human and earthy, and she presents jazz
standards and forgotten favorites in a sassy style of jazz/swing hybrid
that has been compared to Mildred Bailey, Billy Holiday and Helen Humes."

Emily Santolla The Chautauquan Daily

"Solitaire cries and shouts long-forgotten jazz and blues gems from the
likes of Bessie Smith and Dinah Washington with the power, vigor, and
stage grabbing presence of Mick Jagger.  Bassist Harry Jacobson
captured her essence by labeling her 'Billie Holiday with sunshine and air'.
One thing's certain, once you've caught her, you can't help going back for
more."

Al Lubiejewski Erie Times