With ""Eclipse of the Soul"" Lori has come out on the other side of that pathos, clear of mind, bursting with spirit, and delivering her music with a lovely smile. One comes away from ""Eclipse of the Soul"" rewarded by the obviously upward arc of Lori Williams artistic development, and mightily impressed at her programmatic skills as well. Here's a singer who is definitely on the rise.(Editorial Reviews)
Compared to Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson and Dianne Reeves, this artist's anticipated sophomore release expresses a more diverse, upbeat, musical presentation, incorporating traditional and modern jazz with soul, finesse, technical prowess and passion.