"Clairdee paints a loving, and at times fierce, biographical portrait of one of the most beloved artists of the 20th century, vocalist-actress-social activist Lena Horne, who certainly wore proudly the label race woman. Seldom considered in the pantheon of jazz…

"Over a century after the birth of Lena Horne, how gratifying to see her legacy perpetuated with as much musicality, originality, heart, and fighting spirit as Clairdee shows on this album." 
—James Gavin, author of Stormy Weather: The Life of…

“A recording that fulfills not just from good-sounding music, but with unexpected heartfelt sentiments... By amplifying the musical performances with notes from the artist to be honored, she not only entertains audiences, she teaches them. That does not always happen…

“Clairdee gives us a most spirited and inventive jazz vocal set in tribute to Lena...a rich vocal style that will thrill your ears!” (full review)
—Dick Metcalf

“In creating her exquisite, deeply heartfelt, sensual and rhythmically energizing and soul empowering homage A Love Letter to Lena, Clairdee does more than pay homage to a personal cultural hero. She waited until the sociopolitical climate was just right to…