"It's wonderful! [Her] music comes from the heart, consequently touching all those who hear it."
Bret Primack/The Pariah

"Ms. Pearson gets to me not only with her humorous energy and stunningly musical vocal talent, but also with her "on the edge" eccentricity ... hey, Mary -- STAY contrary!"
Mark Murphy/legendary jazz vocalist

"...what a gorgeous voice... luxuriant style... beauty of expression... heartfelt passion... elegance! All that and personality, too!... [her] name should become a household word...!"
JazzTimes critic Nancy Ann Lee

"Wonderful vocalist"
Rhonda Hamilton/WBGO

"...uniquely lyrical jazz singer..."
Michael Bourne/WBGO

"...a genuinely gifted vocalist."
Craig Turner/WPNE

"Great intonation, perfect pacing!"
Linda Yohn/WEMU

"...superb....great sensitivity."
Nancy Barell/WPBX

"..she is truly wonderful."
Joe Bourne/WFIU

"An excellent and beautiful disc."
Kathleen Suhanin/Alabama Public Radio

"I can't remember the last time I've been so touched ..."
Doug Moody/KMFB

"Long overdue--stunning and original"
Aaron Fensterheim/WXEL

"She has a unique way with a standard."
Jim Motavalli/WPKN

"...a sound and style all her own."
Ira Gitler/legendary jazz writer

"Pearson's rich, cultured voice shines..."
Fred Bouchard/Down Beat

"...lush-sounding voice... superb storytelling..."
Don Heckman/Los Angeles Times

"... fresh interpretations and insights... zesty... entertaining... romantic...fun... creative..."
George Kanzler/Newark Star Ledger

"...as lovely and delicate as fine lace."
Patrick Arena/OUT Publications

"...a voice deeper than most, silk shiny, bright and resonant..."
Michael G. Nastos/AllMusic Guide.com

"...intimate... delightfully fragile."
John Barrett/JazzUSA.com

"...her interpretations, phrasing, and articulation are excellent."
Dave Hughes/AllAboutJazz.com

"...subtle richness...a very engaging disc."
C. Michael Bailey/AllAboutJazz.com

"...a distinctive style...fresh approach... wonderful CD... a unique voice..."
Don Williamson/AllAboutJazz.com

"...imaginative...contemplative......surreal...quirky...endearing...a great disc."
Dave Nathan/AllMusicGuide.com

"It is that good, that perfect! ... Beautiful jazz!"
Lee Prosser/JazzReview.com

" 'You and I' [is] absolutely beautiful... sensuous and romantic..."
Paula Edelstein/JazzReview.com

"The voice of an angel!"
Lenny Argese/guitarist

"...a lovely vocal instrument."
Roseanna Vitro/jazz vocalist

"A wonderful version of a wonderful song."
Sam Arlen (son of Harold Arlen) regarding "Over the Rainbow"