Her Sassy vocal style is very much in the manner of the American greats and she delivered a compelling performance. Whether a sweet wistful ballad or a tough upbeat tune she remained sincere and convincing. Highlights of the evening included TOUCH OF PARADISE. The influence of gospel and soul were most evident throughout this tender tune. YOU’RE EVERYTHING would tax the most agile of singers, but presented no problem for Kerr who made every difficult chord change seem natural. Since Trudy’s arrival on these shores she has gained a reputation as one of the most important acts around. With gigs like this there is every likelihood that her star will rise and rise.
Australian born vocalist Trudy Kerr provided a packed Cellar with a highly satisfying evening’s jazz on Saturday. Miss Kerr has a style which moves between swing, subtlety and seduction, with all moods fully evident in a programme which included standards such as GLAD TO BE UNHAPPY, JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS and ON A CLEAR DAY as well as items arranged by Nick Weldon. He alongside Geoff Gascoyne on bass and Mark Fletcher on drums, provided excellent support both for the singer and saxophonist Mornington Lockett. Overall there were some neat time-changes too, and Billy Strayhorn’s tune IMAGINE MY FRUSTRATION brought things to a raunchy close, although the vocal/bass duet A TOUCH OF PARADISE had provided an early highlight.
Darryl Gee, Huddersfield Examiner, March 1999