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- ↑ Henderson, Alex. "LaVerne Butler | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ "LaVerne Butler". All About Jazz. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ The Absolute Sound, Volume 18, Issues 87–90, Page 209, 1993, New York Daily News, "Vocalist LaVerne Butler is a truly international jazz/pop artist on the verge of becoming a major voice in the music world. She has been heard and has gathered serious critical acclaim at several international jazz festivals. This and other performing experience on four continents has seasoned and prepared her for this debut recording with Chesky Records."
- ↑ CD Review Digest: Jazz, popular, etc, Volume 7, Issue 4, Page 99, 1994, "Laverne Butler glides easily on the contours of the songs, but there's always a gap between the musical and literary meaning of the song and her delivery. "
- ↑ "LaVerne Butler | Album Discography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
