"Forget all of the piano sensations that are out there - the best newer voice out there lives in Malibu: Lisa Hilton.....The whole disc has an ambience that draws you in while swinging with emotion.  The band shows its chops... thoughtful and well crafted from start to finish, this is a must have for jazz fans.
- George Harris/All About Jazz

A deeply expressive style, appealing impressionism."
- Philip Booth/DownBeat

A very easy album to get addicted toHilton displays her piano chops with great skill and she has a dream team of sidemen.
- Eric Allen, Jazz Rendezvous/S. Africa

"A stellar lineup...Ms. Hilton demonstrates her maturity as a pianist enough that any listener will appreciate her gift". 
- Eric Cohen/WAER Radio, NY

An indefinable effervescence.
- Brian Lush/Rockwired

"Hilton uses blue notes to create an intimate world of beauty that is true to the artist she is. Hilton's originality of vision is her strength, and her light touch is as lovely as she is and as addictive as the waves breaking near her Malibu home." 
- Brad Walseth/Jazz Chicago.net

As elegant as she is warm and passionate.  Excellently engineered and produced. 
- Joe Montague/Riveting Riffs, Canada

"Exciting for the listener... hot stuff". 
- Chris Spector/Midwest Record

Twilight & Blues will delight. 
- Kathy Parsons/MainlyPiano.com

Intense charges of emotion.
- Fanis Kostouros/Mousikes Diadromes, Greece

A definite West Coast cool vibean impressionist intent on creating and sustaining moods.
- George Kanzler/All About Jazz NY

Sunny Day Theory

"A top notch piano player... Sunny Day Theory is music at its finest."
- All About Jazz

"Feel Good Music"
- JazzTimes

"A ray of sunshine in these dark times"
- JazzChicago.net

"Diabolically seductive... Ms. Hilton continues to unclog the arteries of jazz".
- Jazz Review.com

"A throbbing undercurrent of West Coast cool ala classic Brubeck/Desmond sides"
- Midwest Record

"Ace musicianship"
- Rockwired

"Hilton's virtuosity is absolutely stunning. One of the best recordings of the year"
- Sounds of Timeless Jazz

"Her quarter here is Parnassian"
- Buffalo News

"There is something quite refreshing about this approach to a modern jazz recording"
- NY Jazz Improv

"Sunny Day Theory manipulates the senses and holds sway within any setting"
- EJazzNews.com

"Lisa Hilton always delivers with each new release, and 'Sunny Day Theory' is no exception"
- MainlyPiano.com

"Sunny Day Theory highlights Hilton's dexterity on the piano with inspired originals and surprising takes on familiar compositions such as Hoagy Carmichael's 'Skylark' and Joni Mitchell's 'Ladies of the Canyon'. Backed by ace musicianship from the likes of Lewis Nash (drums), Larry Grenadier (bass), and Brice Winston (tenor sax), Sunny Day Theory is an engaging listen where Hilton's artistry rings loud and true".
- Brian Lush, RockWired

"La estupenda pianista... magnificas composiciones".
- Roberto Vales Fernandez, A Ultima Fronteira (Spain)

The New York Sessions

"Genuine Talent"
- Jazziz Magazine

"Exciting and compelling... a virtuoso pianist and a world-cast cast of players"
- Edward Blanco, EJazzNews

"Hilton has that certain something that takes her playing to a whole different level. Some of the most dazzling instrumental music to come along in a while. This is a piano player you have to get to know"
- Chris Spector, Midwest Record

"An all-star supporting cast"
Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

"Midnight In Manhattan":

"As elegant and refined a collection as you'll hear anywhere... Ms. Hilton's own playing, subtle, enchanting, and always impeccable"
- Ted Hasiuk, Cafe Jazz/Canada, September 2006

"Sinfully, sultry mix of originals and standards... there is nothing but encores"
- Karl Stober, ejazz news, June 2006

"my favorite things":

"Another tasty Collection... quite simply elegant"
- Ted Hasiuk, Cafe Jazz/Canada, September 4, 2005

"As stunning as the artist herself... 'My Favorite Things' needs to be yours"
- Karl Stober, JazzTrenzz, September 2005

"Hilton's classy, fluid jazz stylings are easy to listen to... 'my favorite things' is a most enjoyable album, offering a blend of more serious music and good-time tunes"
- Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications

"Lisa Hilton dishes out some classy interpretations... This write was most impressed with Hilton's original tunes"
- Richard Bourcier, JazzReview.com

"As beautiful as she is talented, there is no doubt that this pianist has a gift for jazz"
- ThisMonthInMusic.com

"Lisa takes classical jazz tunes and brings them back to life on the piano. This CD will soon become a favorite with jazz lovers"
- Leroy Zent, KGPR

"Jazz After Hours":

"Remisiscent of some of Dave Brubeck's work"
- RJ Lannan, The Sounding Board, June 18, 2004

"A vibrant composer and exceptional pianist with the passion and panache few artists capture"
- Karl Stober, JazzTrenzz, September 6, 2004

"'Jazz After Hours' is a great album for relaxing and reenergizing, a backdrop for an intimate dinner, or even good party music"
- Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications, September 2, 2004

"When Lisa tickles the keys in her unique, playful style, you know she's having fun"
- Andy Parrish, WVSU General Manager, September 2005

"In The Mood for Jazz":

"Lisa has outdone herself with this album... exquisitely setting all the right moods with the help of some very talented musicians. I absolutely LOVE this album"
- Eric Cohen, Music Director, WAER, May 2003

"Very rarely does an artist come along with the versatility of moving between such diverse styles as to nail Gershwin's My Love is Here to Stay' then Jobim's Girl From Ipanema, while saving just enough for my favorite, 'Just For Fun"
- Al Santos, WJZW, June 2003

"Remisiscent of some of Dave Brubeck's work"
- RJ Lannan, The Sounding Board, June 18, 2004

"Feeling Good":

"Makes our listeners Feel Good!"
- Bruce Pollock, VP/GM, KRQS

"'Feeling Good' is captivating"
- Rick ODell, Radio Host, WNUA

"I liked what I heard... Great little sax and piano going on"
- Mark Sanford, Assistant Program Director, KOAI

"This album will definitely leave you 'Feeling Good'"
- Eric Cohen, Music Director, WAER

"Cocktails at Eight...":

"When I happened across 'Cocktails at Eight' by Lisa Hilton, my ears did a total double-take. I was immediately captivated by the music, and Lisa had me grooving to her arrangements of both 'Take Five' and Echoes of Harlem'. As to her original compositions, 'Seduction and Waterfall are my favorites, solo piano works that are as poetic as they are infecting. Cocktails at Eight? Why stop there, I could listen to this CD all night."
- David Nevue, solopianoradio.com

Seduction:

"Exceptional playing style... very enjoyable"
- Kathy Parson, mainlypiano.com

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