Rebecca DuMaine sings with confident, evocative assurance while presenting a varied, richly rewarding set of songs accompanied by her father, pianist David Miller, and the rest of his trio, bassist Chris Bennett and drummer Bill Belasco. Experience as an actress, teacher, performer and recording artist has no doubt given her direction and discipline to develop as an enchanting jazz vocalist. With five highly-acclaimed albums under her belt since 2010, Rebecca DuMaine has defined her entertaining style with light, lyrical musicality and profound sensitivity to the human condition. 

All four consummate musicians incorporate creative twists into the arrangements. “On a Clear Day” as a bossa nova can’t help but make us happy and smile, and a snappy waltzing version of “Cry Me a River” manages to avoid any melancholy. If songs do have somber moments, DuMaine and company find ways to infuse them with upsurges in melodic delight. Songs like “Just Friends,” “The Gentleman is a Dope,” “As Long as I Live,” “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” and “I Guess I’ll Have to Change My Plan” allow her to tap the inviting calm of her soothing, natural voice. A couple self-penned songs (“Someday, Someday” and “Time to Get Unstuck”) have powerful messages for her emotionally-charged vocalizing. Besides its solid musicianship, I appreciated the sheer joy, wit and optimism that this album conveys. A real pleasant set of tasteful music. (Joe Ross, Roots Music Report)