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“Morley creates modern soul music – cerebral lyrics, sultry grooves and vocal sophistication.” -Elle

“The music of Morley… love, kindness and hope at every bend.”
-Daniel Lanois

“This jazz minded pop chanteuse, soul sister, cosmopolitan home girl from Jamaica Queens embodies modern-day NY femininity in all its multicultural finess.” New York Times

“Morley’s harmonically interesting low-key vibe is one that combines Nina Simone’s coy wisdom with Joan Armatrading’s vulnerable expressions of emotion.”


-Philadelphia Inquirer

“Morley’s melodies sway with a quiet and stately grace, so that even in their sparse settings, her rich inflection creates a sense of deep purpose and conviction.”
-Performing Songwriter

“Somewhere between Sade and Portishead, there’s Morley.” -Time Magazine

“Morley lovingly weaves songs of love, trust, compassion, and honesty with her affectionate yet sultry voice…” Jordan Richardson

“Seen is a beautiful combination of jazz and singer-songwriter with a pinch of country twang… Even though there are a lot of obvious lyrics about anti-war and pain, Morley weaves it all in a mysterious cloak.” The Celebrity Cafe

“Universal and spiritual conscious music for the 21st century.”
Raul Midon

“Morley is one of the outstanding voices of her generation, as a singer, songwriter and bandleader she’s in a class of her own, transcends all categories and is making a major contribution to contemporary music.”
-David Amram

“Morley expertly combines an earthiness, sensuality, etherealness, intelligence and social consciousness, and melds it into sophisticated, globally-minded pop that would easily fit into your playlist amidst Sade, Joni Mitchell, Amadou & Mariam, Annie Lennox and Marvin Gaye”
-Bill Bragin