“…fresh and vibrant… Cutchins’ voice is every bit as organic and commanding as reputation has it… ‘Prison In Your Mind’ bears the Grunge imagery of internal isolation and disquiet. She sings of these things from imagination and experience, both of which benefit this fine recording.”

“Here’s an idea… Arrange Soundgarden’s “Boot Camp,” “The Day I Tried to Live,” and Nirvana’s “All Apologies” for a vocal fronted jazz quintet. Many might not accept that idea instantly. But that’s the idea that jazz singer and Seattle native Courtney Cutchins had during a magical odyssey of self-discovery. On Grunge to Grace, Courtney augments the “grunge” with her own graceful compositions… But Nirvana’s “All Apologies” has never sounded like this! Wow! Courtney’s vocals pull the band through her interpretations, and the band rises to the occasion in creating a soundscape of “grungy jazz.” Her song and beautiful lyrics of “Grunge to Grace” say it all. Throughout the entire record, the band lets the songs evolve organically, and allows everything to happen naturally. This is an ambitious record, and it succeeds. Courtney Cutchins owes no apologies to anyone.”

“Not only does her luminous, haunting voice capture your ear, but her unique way of turning phrases and weaving melodies together will capture your imagination, too, as it might be unlike anything you’ve ever heard before. In fact, Cutchins’ style is so unusual that the release of the album pivots her to the forefront of the industry where she now sits primed to launch a new musical genre altogether: jazzgrunge. …each [song represents] a superb performer/songwriter who is unafraid to take risks in order to deliver messages of light and living authentically.”

“…[the grunge tunes are balanced] with six originals that attest to her phrasing and technique. She clearly has a strong future and has already carved out her own niche. While not at all emulative, there’s a risk taking element in her vocals that may evoke such singers as Fay Victor or Mary LaRose balanced with the traditions of Sarah Vaughan and Abbie Lincoln… “Star on the Sea” may remind of Strayhorn’s ‘Lush Life…’ Cutchins voice soars to the highest levels…”

“Backed by New York jazz luminaries, Cutchins crafts a sound that combines the raw energy of grunge with the sophistication of jazz…Grunge to Grace is a work that bridges generations and genres.”

“Both in her cover songs and her originals, she seeks to find beauty in unexpected places, including in the midst of suffering. The music reflects this brilliantly, with lyrics that are often built on sadness and pain delivered in a silky tone rife with emotion…she manages to convey real emotion, never just doing runs for their own sake, and modulating her tone with breath and grit to offset the smoothness…Courtney Cutchins’ artistry and imagination won me over.”

“The songs of self-discovery reveal a singer-songwriter who was deeply immersed in jazz but still felt a symbolic connection to the music of an earlier time in her life. Both sides represent the full picture of a risk-taking singer who is coming into her own with Grunge to Grace. This recording is a strong debut by Cutchins, whose musical development and creative output should be watched closely going forward.”