Press

“It will be interesting to observe what other colors Morita adds to her palette in time, as this is surely not the last word from a highly talented musician.”

—Ian Patterson, All About Jazz (February 2010)

“Ms. Morita has the complete package: a new, vibrant sound; engaging tunes; and a unique, winning personality.”

—South Coast Today

“Manami is a petite twenty-three-year-old Japanese Dynamo whose opening standard and remaining originals were sophisticated beyond her years, lilting, with a steady groove.”

—Jazz.com

“Morita is a young jazz star with incredible momentum and potential.  In addition to leading her trio, she’s equally likely to play solo shows.  Her interest in traditional jazz and swing pushes her to continue arranging for big band.”

—MIT’s “The Tech” Newspaper

“Her composition ‘Going Home’ displays a great use of space and creative dynamics.”

—Jazziz Magazine (October 2008)