| “As the Argentine singer Sofía Rei Koutsovitis led her multinational band, the passion and clarity with which she assayed a tricky mix of South American rhythms and jazz-inflected harmonies made clear why she has been embraced by New York City audiences from Carnegie Hall to the hippest downtown haunts.” Phil Lutz- The New York Times  |
| “Sofia's vocal prowess contains an emotional impact that leaves an audience gasping for air and begging for more. Her power and precision sets her apart from the legions of current jazz vocalists.” Chip Boaz, The Latin Jazz Corner |
| “one of the most versatile and in-demand singers on the New York music scene”, -Simon Calle, All About Jazz |
| “…highly capable of integrating diverse influences, from ancient folkloric traditions to modern jazz […] Sofia’s all Spanish vocals convey deep passion and a full spectrum of emotions” Ed Enright – Downbeat Magazine |
| Best Latin Jazz Vocalist of 2009 Award The Latin Jazz Corner |
| “Sofia has a lovely sound that is human and earthy all at once. She creates such a broad spectrum of colors and sounds. Sofia is so creative…” -Maria Schneider |
| “…a potent combination that’s like nothing else around” Kevin Convey-Boston Herald |
| “The evocative, often erotic text was sung by Sofia Rei Koutsovitis, whose impressive voice ranged from dark tremolo to electronically-altered growl.” -Feast of Music (About Carnegie Hall's concert premiere of Ljova Zurbin's Niña Dance '09) |
| "The voice has no secrets for Argentine singer and composer Sofia Rei, an imaginative interpreter used to breaking labels who in a short period of time has conquered the New York music scene" Babelia, El Pais (Spain) |
| “Possesing a voluptuously full voice, comprehensive command of Latin American rhythms, and encyclopedic knowledge of folkloric forms from Argentina, Peru, Colombia, and Uruguay, Sofia has become an essential creative catalyst on a scene teeming with musicians eager to blend jazz with its South American siblings.” Andy Gilbert-Boston Globe |
| “One of the most memorable performers I have ever encountered… a superb and original songwriter.” -Curtis Fuller |
| “Sofia has made a huge leap with Sube Azul, an album that grows on you more each time you listen to it. A universe of layered textures and a challenge to labels and categories” Eduardo Hojman, Cuadernos de Jazz (Spain) |
“Sofía Rei possess an amazing vocal range, but she is also in command of a very strong personality and undisguisable expressive skills" |
| “Sofia sings a varied, engaging set, with plenty to dance to, plenty to get down with, and plenty to think about. She’s going for an ambitious goal: original, creative, and technically challenging music that’s as exciting to a Bacchanalian crowd as to the ivory tower listener.” Tova G. Kardonne-The live music report (Canada) |
| "She knows how to combine the best of her Argentine roots with the skills and passion necessary to make many contributions to our music community" -Danilo Perez |
| “However by far the revealed star on this recording [Geoffrey Keezer's Aurea] may be vocalist Sofia Rei Koutsovitis, who brings a raw, primal quality to the gut-wrenching readings of the vocal parts and is specially memorable on “Una Bruja Buena,” “La Flor Azul” and “La Nostalgiosa,” where she conjures the spirit of heartland of Peru. The elemental sadness of “Vidala De Lucho” is all too memorable thanks to the vocalist’s reading of the emotional phrasing of the song." -Latin Jazz Net |
| “Koutsovitis has established herself as a strong vocalist with an in-depth artistic vision, and her dedication to jazz influenced by South American rhythms has captured the attention of the music world.” -Chip Boaz, Latin Jazz Corner |
| "She has crafted a truly unique sound for herself.” -Mike Anderson, Performer Magazine |
| "Ojala is a very fine debut from an extremely talented singer, composer and arranger(....) a unique, very attractive and extremely seductive recording" Budd Kopman, All About Jazz |
| “Sofia Koutsovitis’ self released Ojala is a surprise for a jazz vocal album: an octet recording as notable for the leader’s provocative orchestral arrangements as for her deep dark vocals.” -Jon Garelick, The Boston Phoenix |
| “…a talent to be discovered by the great public” -Estacion Tierra |
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