"The more you delve into this wonderful ensemble’s sound the more it transports you to a speakeasy in the 1930’s and you almost at times feel you are reminiscing at a Billie Holiday show – it is almost uncanny how much Magidson captures Holiday’s unique delivery."

“A True Story is an impressive debut album and the ladies will find many admirers when they tour. The album is huge fun.”

“These four women bring not only their musical talents to this CD project but also share a musical story that reflects their personality and life experiences. If you like great standards approached in new ways by talented Jazz musicians, this CD is for you.”

“3rd week on top 40 Jazz charts ! and moving up = )”

“Ranked # 13 on Top 40 after Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Ravi Coltrane, Chritian Scott, John Abercrombie, Bela Fleck, Marcus Miller, Hot Club of Detroit, Odd Trio, Cassandra Wilson, Lionel Loueke....”

“....Bordeaux-based Sophisticated Ladies... elegant. Rachael Magidson... accompanies her sublime delivery... and subltly sensuous voice with exquisite percussion.... dark and refined flugelhorn. Nolwenn Leizour's lyrical pizzicato improvisation... (and) asymmetric bass lines... Chane-tef showcases a versatile pianism... that ranges from classically influenced sonata like sounds to up tempo... romanticism... Emilie Calme's soaring flute acrobatics... (and) ... her contemplative exotic side... This ... effort... not only highlights the individual talents ... but also an impressive camaraderie that causes the music to seamlessly flow... The spicing of the record with various ethnic influences makes it even more alluring.”

“Sophisticated Ladies is a quartet of international flavor...resplendant cultural heritages that infuse thier music with excitement, vitality and originality. ...frighteningly hedonistic impact of Rachael Magidson...one of those song stylists that...has her way with you emotionally; this lady is no tramp. Emilie Calmé's airy flute ... a forcast of artistic refinement and undeniable aesthetic appeal... Charlie Parker's Segment is explored as a flighty intoxicated jaunt... ...downreaching ,hypnotic bass of Nolwenn Leizour...crepuscular bass figures... Valérie Chane-tef's ...pungent latin ....poignantly melodic This musical offering is blended with ideal stylistic balance and rich eclectic judgement. It arrives loaded with expectations that are transformed into delightful, exciting swing and latin jazz music, by this group of confident , courageous, perceptive artists.”

“# 1 on the Concord Music Jazz Chart Top Adds for August 2012”

"...an air of sophistication and flair...eclectic ensemble...uniquely personal...as solid and entertaining as they come.... an infectious ebb and flow proving once and for all there is a heck of a lot of fun to be found in jazz...serious...prime time musicians, a jazz collective from around the globe...an impressive release worthy of the time and trouble to check it out ! These ladies are the real deal! "