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"...a voice suffused with warmth and wisdom..."
Bob Weinberg, CITY LINK

This CD, Jacuzzi, glass of wine and Glitta is perfection.
Reviewer: Jus' Cynthia

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Diva JC, your energy is touching everyone on earth with love, music and by being who you are Joan - a Leader, a woman who is able, no matter the obstacles, to turn her dreams into realities. - Judy Joy Jones

"She is the best; she is naughty and nice!" -- Noreen Charlton

[February 27, 2010 - Kingston, Jamaica] [Photo by Kimroy White]

Marcia Rowe, The Gleaner

The setting was ideal, lush green lawn and towering trees against the backdrop of a full moon. And on the wings of cool breeze rode the aroma of some of Jamaica 's popular dishes, light chatter from the audience and the sounds of blues being played by the band. It was a splendor marred only momentarily by technical glitches.

The occasion was the 18th staging of the US Embassy's Blues on the Green, A Celebration of African-American Month, held last Friday, at the Hope Botanic Gardens . The large turnout of diplomats and Jamaicans were fitted with fine food and drinks, before taken on a ride of bluesy ecstasy.

Soulful and romantic

After some formalities, such as the playing of the national anthems of both Jamaica and the US ; a welcome by the new US Charge d'Affaires, Isaiah Parnell, who was introduced by outgoing public affairs officer, Patricia Attkisson, the entertainment component of Blues on the Green began.

Leading the charge of performers was the featured guest artiste, American blues singer Joan Cartwright, a/k/a Diva JC. Launching into Let The Good Times Roll , Diva JC made her intentions known. She was soulful and romantic in I Just Want To Make Love To You , spiritual in I Got My Mojo Work and risqué in her popular song I Do Not Want Nobody's Husband , and somewhere between told the audience "blues is about men and women making love or not making love".

On her mission to "rename and refame jazz music", her decree was evident.

"She is the best; she is naughty and nice," said patron Noreen Charlton, a Blues on the Green regular.

Hi Joan:

I know that you will be very pleased after reading the review of Blues on the Green that appeared in today’s leading local newspaper The Gleaner. So many people are smiling “from ear to ear” because of it, and I am ecstatic because you excelled and all of my hard work and long hours paid off handsomely! You are delightful and fun to be with. It was a pleasure meeting and being with you. You are definitely in a class by yourself. I wish you the very best in the future.

Warm regards,
Angella E. Harvey
Cultural Affairs Specialist
American Embassy
Kingston 6, Jamaica, W.I.

Joan:

Good night, this is Kimroy, the young man who took some of the photos at the event Blues on Green at Hope Gardens. Some photos are at this link. I really enjoyed this show, I didn't want to leave but I had to as my girlfriend was ready, but I stayed for your performance and got some great images to show. Hope you like them and thanks for coming to Jamaica. Please, we ask that you return and I will try to get me a front row ticket to come take your picture. This was my first blues event and you just gave me a great start. Wish to have a CD with your songs. Where can I purchase this?

Kimroy White

2/13/06

RE: DIVA JC IN NEW YORK CITY

Joan, you are a force of nature! I would love to be there, soaking up all that culture! -- RG

2/6/08

Great stuff!

This cd is great. Top notch stuff! The Dr. Lonnie Smith tracks are just an added bonus!!

Linda Dachtyl

1/30/08

I absolutely love your "Feeling Good!" CD.
YOU ARE A JEWEL!

Jeff /CallaStyle

8/10/07

The Grande Dame "Diva Joan Cartwright" is by far the most amazing woman I have met in my relatively young years - - - being that it is probably my fourth or 8th time around this planet! Joan is a beautiful soul who has an extraordinary talent - She sings the blues, jazz and is a web diva - THE BEST! THE BOMB! She has been an amazing friend to me and has spoiled me as I hope I have spoiled her sustaining one another in times of need indeed. Joan is a Queen and those of you who do not know her; make sure you do.

Vanyan Nègès VIII/X/VII (c) Danièle Mangonès

5/1/07 - IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY

I really have to say that I completely loved your CD! It crosses Racial boundaries, age and its just uplifting! I really enjoyed the mixture of musical genres. The dance tracks and retro mixed in the history of jazz influences. It was brilliant. I know a legend. After listening to your CD and your band I was like I have met a legend! It was similar to like a musical buffet for the senses! Well done.

Samm Cooper

4/23/07

Geoffrey Philp review of Joan's Women in Jazz

1/22/2007

Watched the other videos from the new link (I've already done the website ones, including the art gallery) and you seem to be an amazing performer/woman - I wish we had someone like you here in the UK!!

I've never been a big internet user until now, but looking at how you promote music/arts as well as your performances through the internet, your network is a great example of how to do it....fantastic!. I do consider myself small fish/a freshman in the pond, however, I can really relate to your passion, and appreciate your work, knowing that, if I had your knowledge, time and spare funds I would want to do something very much on the same line...

"Big Respect" JC, the more I learn about your work, the more I am convinced you are really living the love of music sincerely and I take my hat off to you!!

Love your version of God Bless the Child, the Scat Session and what you do with youngsters etc.... - forget it, no point naming titles to prove I've listened/watched, its all great!!.

Take it from me, I don't BS - Tried to get your book via Amazon, no luck. I do intend to go back to your site to sort this as soon as get the time.

Sincerely, Love and Music Rules!

Ava Golding

I have listened to Joan Cartwright's CD and it’s excellent. Everyone in the office thought so too. [Available at CD Baby]

Joan Is Out Of Sight!
Reviewer: Sandra Kaye
I Love "Feeling Good" Joan has a sound that is like no one else, mature and sexy with lots of charm and sophistication. Joan is also one of the finest songwriters alive. The personnel is among the best musicians in the business. The whole CD is like coming to a night club performance and feeling happy you came. That's why I love "Feeling Good" Just one listen and you will love "Feeling Good" too.

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