Jamie Green: Press

"one terrific singer who'll defiantly succeed"
"a smooth, entertaining combination of beauty and strength"
"packed with powerful writing, vocals, musicianship"
"often prowling the stage, she is a striking figure"
"riveting, incisive lyrics"
"on-the-edge confessionalism"
"an exercise in inventive artistry"
“her collection of songs comes together like an issue of Best American Short Stories”
“Green’s biggest asset is her powerful voice which falls somewhere between the styles of Alanis Morissette and Fiona Apple”
“even the folks lingering in the back of the room couldn't help but get sucked into her rapture"

A powerful voice that brings an edge to her equally powerful lyrics about politics, women’s issues, love, existence, sex, and spirituality; think Alanis Morissette, Tori Amos and Fiona Apple’s dreadlocked lovechild. (Sept 27, 2007)

Acoustic alt-rocker blends girl power and introspective songwriting to create a sound that’s all her own. (Oct 25, 2007)

Green is as multi-faceted as her songs let on. In front of her backing band, she wails like a young Alanis at her most jaded. And playing solo, she is as pensive as her lyrics are thought-provoking, singing tunes that are empowering, reflective, and obviously coming from the heart. (Nov 1, 2007)

“Jamie Green’s music can best be described as Alanis Morissette meets Sade, with a message of social reform couched in a powerful and soulful R&B groove… “Cold Storage” can be categorized as the perfect anti-war song.
“ The simple arrangements complement Green’s smoky sweet voice, and she succeeds in drawing her audience in with excellent eye contact and hand gestures.”
“ Green brought her best to this performance, including some fine impromptu moments, such as her “head-banging” foray. She made her message go down easy with a funky beat the audience could relate to. Green’s songs ran the gamut from the senseless loss of life in Iraq to a feel-good tune about a taxi driver (“Taximan”); and, she made her cover of Zeppelin’s “What Is and What Should Never Be” her own. Green pulled out her guitar and closed the set with a cry for justice, kindness, freedom and love.”
“ Jamie Green seems to have taken on a protest role and offers a voice for those unable to speak out themselves. Her music is catchy and memorable and definitively conveys her views. Whether or not you agree with the message, the medium is powerful, and reveals an amazing songwriter and musician.”

“ ...raw, natural diva...strong songwriting skills...soulful...assertive and confident...sexy...”

“On record, the craft and accessibility of Green’s music is on display—in person, she simply adds flame to the stew, and the result is a rockin’ great time!”

“Once in a while a female AAA artist comes around that really makes you want to get up and groove. Jamie Green is one of those artists…This Los Angeles native is set to leave an impressive mark in the music industry….”

“In addition to the resolute strength she displayed onstage, Green exhibited another attribute that may very well be the biggest reason for her ever-increasing word-of-mouth recognition: a genuine zest for performing”

“...hooks, dynamics, point of view...voice that resonates...coupled with thoughtful lyrics...a winning combination...Green is a soulful thinker” --

“The well-crafted tunes that make up this meaningful release are warm and vibrant. Each song reflects the lovely chanteuse’s charming brand of contemporary pop that is all together folky, funky, melancholy, and soulful. Jamie is a woman who is not afraid to bare her soul, and she draws strength from every secret revealed in her confessional lyrics, which don’t just empower the artist but also empower the listener as well. All in all, Jamie Green’s Truce is a truly rewarding musical treat.”
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“Jamie Green isn’t a big star- yet, but she will be. Count on it. Or just listen to her voice and her music. If you like Alanis Morissette and Sheryl Crow, you’ll love Jamie Green.”

“Jamie Green’s Truce has cheeky lines like, “Not gonna shave my legs for this/Not gonna Jenny Craig for this.” She looks airy-fairy but is also in touch with her inner Alanis. In the original “Taximan,” Green recounts a ride in New York where she and her Pakistani driver discovered a kinship on the cab radio for Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” In our shaky post 9/11 world, it has compassion, insight, and hope. John Ashcroft would hate it, which is one of many reasons I like Green’s second release.”

“The new Jamie Green album, TRUCE contains 13 tracks that will tug at your heart while making you want to dance and/or hold someone close.”

"Ms Green, born and raised in Los Angeles, weaves spirituality, sexuality, and politics into a potent music tapestry with edgy percussion, organic instruments, and alternative grooves...Green is a soulful vocalist who sells every word she sings."

“My Crime," her indie release, displays this red-haired siren as a singer-songwriter who is the real deal.”

“Jamie Green… has put out a self-released album that slays a lot of the competition from the bigger names and labels…. People will compare her to Tori, Alanis and Melissa, but she more than stands on her own, forging a lightly funk-based style that relies on good old-fashioned handcrafted melodies and hooks to draw the listener in.”