“A.J. Benoit embodies a purity of spirit in her singing that is the essence of inspired vocalists I have encountered. Her singing is full of passion, focus and creativity.””
“Aimee-Jo is a gifted artist. She has a deep sense of the jazz tradition and swings with a lightness. She has a very developed sound and a maturity to her approach.”
“Benoit’s crystalline delivery is suffused with warmth and an emotional investment in the material.”
“Tyler J Stewart @teestewww 23 May 2013The voice of @ajbenoit is spine chilling on Joni Mitchell’s songs here @nmc_canada”
“Sharing vocal duties with one of the (unnamed) gals [Aimee-Jo Benoit] on the gentle ‘Little Wings’ proves the most charming moment on an album chock full of them (the sublime orchestration of ‘Hermit’ yet another), her silky gossamer vocals an exquisitely delicate counterpoint to Hamilton’s easygoing delivery.”
“Picture yourself walking in a field full of wildflowers, the sun is shining and the breeze is keeping you fresh. That’s what Borjoner by Calgary based artist Aimee-Jo Benoit & Trio Velocity will make you feel.”
“The success of an interpretive vocal jazz album often hinges on two elements: the quality of the arrangements and the depth of the singer’s connection to the material. Such is the case with Borjoner, a charming collection of 10 covers on which Calgary-based singer Aimee-Jo Benoit showcases her love of Canadian tunesmiths.”
“Aimee-Jo Benoit’s approach to Jazz, particularly Joni Mitchell’s songbook, is heartfelt, whimsical, fresh and creative. She’s an artist whose beautiful humanity and sensitive approach to life cannot be separated from what she brings to the music, on recording and in performance. ”
“You’d have to have a heart of stone not to be by seduced Aimee-Jo Benoit’s vocal on Little Wings.”
“The slow, almost hymn-like Little Wings features a stunning [Aimee-Jo Benoit}, proclaiming “love causes pain”, infused with sorrow as the two voices merge.”