“Jamie Finegan and Lorenda Robinson make beautiful music together! When this duo wrote their first song together, “Ignorant Bliss,” the foundation was laid for Brown Baby Girl. Brown Baby Girl’s sound is a cool mixture of nu-jazz, jazz, R&B, soul and pure bliss! The collaboration of Jamie and Lorenda go together like hand in glove. Lorenda’s smooth and seductive vocals are easy to listen to and even easier to fall in love with. Combine that talent with Jamie’s composing, arranging, trumpet and piano work and you have true inspiration.”
– Susan L. Lozinak, JazzReview.com
Brown Baby Girl just does it for me. Their poetic nature and the prophetically fresh content of their music is inspiring ... something we do not hear often enough these days. Most importantly, they’re not driven by the coldness of commercialism that distracts so many talented artists from their original vision.
– Rob Young, Contemporaryjazz.com
“Combining authentic jazz vibes with Lorenda Robinson's soulful vocals, the album successfully walks a fine line and accomplishes something that few acts can: creating a soulful, jazzy collection that is smooth without being smooth jazz.”
– Chris Rizik, Soultracks.com
“The duo's self-titled debut shines from start to finish, as Lorenda's voice and affecting songwriting take center stage throughout the 13-song set. One listen to Brown Baby Girl's debut reveals that there's nothing programmed or processed about this record – just flawless vocals, supreme musicianship, and solid production.”
– Deborah Hines, Planet Soul
“Outstanding jazz-tinged soul album with an edge from BBG (Lorenda Robinson vocals and Jamie Finegan Keyboards/trumpet, aided by other musicians). Lorenda's powerful jazzy but soulful vocals are great throughout and the music really grooves (think Lesette Wilson)...This is an album to really get into as it gets better with each play.”
– Laurence Prangell, Soul Brother Records
“This album is beyond genres – it’s both universal and timeless. Brown Baby Girl is like setting Nikki Giovanni and Gwendolyn Brooks to the sounds of John Coltrane and Max Roach.”
– AyeJay, ArtHaus NYC
“Lorenda's voice should be prescribed to soothe the ear! One listen and her rich, warm tone...set like a precious gem in these beautiful "Brown Baby Girl" arrangements...and you'll be sold! BBG is universal, international, and irresistible!”
- James Day, Expansion Records Artist
“Yes, yes, yes! Quality music with a capitol Q! Proper soul music with a twist of jazz - well done!”
- Andreas Hellingh, Soul of Amsterdam Radio Show
– Susan L. Lozinak, JazzReview.com
Brown Baby Girl just does it for me. Their poetic nature and the prophetically fresh content of their music is inspiring ... something we do not hear often enough these days. Most importantly, they’re not driven by the coldness of commercialism that distracts so many talented artists from their original vision.
– Rob Young, Contemporaryjazz.com
“Combining authentic jazz vibes with Lorenda Robinson's soulful vocals, the album successfully walks a fine line and accomplishes something that few acts can: creating a soulful, jazzy collection that is smooth without being smooth jazz.”
– Chris Rizik, Soultracks.com
“The duo's self-titled debut shines from start to finish, as Lorenda's voice and affecting songwriting take center stage throughout the 13-song set. One listen to Brown Baby Girl's debut reveals that there's nothing programmed or processed about this record – just flawless vocals, supreme musicianship, and solid production.”
– Deborah Hines, Planet Soul
“Outstanding jazz-tinged soul album with an edge from BBG (Lorenda Robinson vocals and Jamie Finegan Keyboards/trumpet, aided by other musicians). Lorenda's powerful jazzy but soulful vocals are great throughout and the music really grooves (think Lesette Wilson)...This is an album to really get into as it gets better with each play.”
– Laurence Prangell, Soul Brother Records
“This album is beyond genres – it’s both universal and timeless. Brown Baby Girl is like setting Nikki Giovanni and Gwendolyn Brooks to the sounds of John Coltrane and Max Roach.”
– AyeJay, ArtHaus NYC
“Lorenda's voice should be prescribed to soothe the ear! One listen and her rich, warm tone...set like a precious gem in these beautiful "Brown Baby Girl" arrangements...and you'll be sold! BBG is universal, international, and irresistible!”
- James Day, Expansion Records Artist
“Yes, yes, yes! Quality music with a capitol Q! Proper soul music with a twist of jazz - well done!”
- Andreas Hellingh, Soul of Amsterdam Radio Show