“Joey Giambra’s songs, plus his sweet, dreamy vocalization of the standards delivered as only a musician can, brought tears to my eyes seemingly for no reason.  Looking back, I know they flowed from the beautiful and warm memories of times gone by and love that has come and gone.  His story-telling in song and beautiful musical changes envelop you like a warm embrace.  This is a magnificent offering by Joey.”

                                                              ~  Carolyn Ferrini, Jazz Vocalist

“Divine, enchanting.   it was great all the way around. And I will admit I shed a tear or two. Just outstanding. What a great collaboration.”

                                                                                 ~ Larry Sack, Florida

“Your Legacy CD, I really like it, but the cover photo got me.  You should have been a full-time actor —great pose!”

                                                                                ~  Jerry Fusani, Florida

“I love this record. Joey’s own songs and his interpretations of the Great American Songbook are rich and, without an ounce of sentimentality, nostalgic. Joe’s rich baritone is filled with a powerful sense of memory and of loss which makes for a haunting musical experience. He is joined on this record by some fantastic musicians: Mary Ramsey, Jim Calabrese, Danny Hull and particularly the great jazz tenor saxophonist Don Menza, whose interpretative solos will knock you out.  This is a wonderful recording!”

                                                               ~ Mark Goldman, Entrepreneur

“Every song on the CD is fantastic…especially the originals!!”

                                                                                 ~ John Patti, Actor

“The CD is a work of “art and time” that greatly affected me.  I am so impressed with your efforts in producing this CD. It is filled with emotion and reality…a great tribute to Joey and to Jazz itself…It’s a project to be proud of.”

                                             ~ David Lucas, Composer/Music Producer

“FABULOUS CD!!  Enjoyed every single song, very powerful.  Thank you for enriching us all!”

                                                                       ~  Maria LoTempio Dines

“Joe, still grooving on your CD. Such great work!”

~ Phil Knoerzer, Musician/Actor

“How wonderfully expressive your voice is.  You convey the words and meanings beautifully!  Thank you!”

                                                                        ~ Lisa Clough, Musician

“Up Close and Personal is what your music is, Joey, like you’re telling a friend the story of your life — it’s you and real and authentic.  Name me a musician who performs like this?  Maybe Miles.”

                                                              ~ Robert Viharo, Actor/Director

“I am in awe and overwhelmed by this CD. I wanted you to record All of Me because of your great and joyful vocal, but Menza’s opening and then break are lethal!  Don does an amazing job.  I can feel the love he has for you through every note he plays.  Such a display.  I’m lucky to be able to see it and hear it before my days are done.  Jean Rogers-Downes has produced a true work of art and that’s as good as it gets.  Thank you, Joe, for the ride.”

~ Tom Naples, Guitarist/Composer

“We all knew you were a playwright, hard-boiled detective, romantic instrumentalist, and author. But crooner? Not until now. You distill a lifetime of living and learning into your soulful interpretation of all these standards plus your own originals (composer!) From Menza’s dramatic opening statement to Mary Ramsey’s passionate viola solos to your last well-crafted phrase, this recording is truly your gift to Buffalo and the world. Molte grazie, Joey”

                                                                        ~ Phil Nyhuis, Jazz Musician