Album Review October 2025 - Since life stood still

"This is an outstanding album , I love musicians who sing. There are musicians who can withstand even if they were to turn off the instruments and sing a cappella. I believe Lorna Brooks is one of those musicians. An album that not only pleases the ear but also makes you think is a good one in my books." Music Review World 

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"Lorna Brooks returns  with her first new album in 15 years employing her rich alto and jazz tones to a classy work. The cleansing 'Dawns a new day' the timeless romance of  thought I knew you before the beseeching and cathartic Soothe me and the slick soul funk of Cold Denial. Ten long years is garnished in Bacharach and David style wistful woodwind, We send ships with rich mournful trumpet and Claim the night with a bluesy tinge to her vocals  while her cover version of Jeff Buckley's Everybody her wants you sits naturally with her own material. The Scotsman 

 "Lorna's third album is a top-class production, featuring 11 original songs of beauty, distinction and subtlety, which are shot through with the same fragility and delicacy as the late Eva Cassidy's cannon. Lorna possesses a charmingly honest lyrical manner.... the great Eric Bibb joins Lorna on One more time"  Musician magazine

"From the opening song, Lorna grabbed the audience with her exceptional, distinctive, powerful voice and delivery. She wooed the attentive listeners early on with a selection of her well known songs, such as the brilliant Tired, and held them in awe with an amazing, heartfelt rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah." BBC website

"With little more than a 12 string acoustic and a songbird sweet voice, Lorna delivers note perfect renditions of her own songs in a voice that soars and dips in a complex weave of melodies and harmonies." Evening News

"Lorna Brooks is fast becoming one of Scotland's outstanding singer/songwriters"   Scotland on Sunday

"Scotland has a long tradition of producing talented female singer/ songwriters. And the grittily soulful Lorna Brooks is looking set to follow in the footsteps of her predecessors." The Evening Times

About Lorna

Lorna Brooks is celebrated for her rich, bluesy, and jazz-infused voice—described as “the kind of voice you want to spend the rest of your life with.” Her vocal style carries the warmth and emotional depth of icons such as Annie Lennox and Bonnie Raitt, drawing listeners in with every performance. She has also had the honour of singer backing vocals for the wonderful legend, John Martyn.

Beyond her remarkable voice, Brooks is a gifted multi-instrumentalist. As a guitarist, she has often been compared to Joan Armatrading, while her soulful piano playing echoes the heartfelt artistry of Carole King. A skilled songwriter - “songs of beauty, distinction and subtlety” she weaves jazz, blues, and folk influences into music that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

With her unique blend of passion, versatility, and authenticity, Lorna Brooks continues to shine as a captivating presence in today’s music scene.

Lorna Brooks is currently  promoting her album 'Since life stood still'. Lorna has shared a stage with Eric Bibb, Janis Ian, Loudon Wainwright III, Shawn Colvin, to name but a few and is no stranger to live work. She is touring with the all female line-up of Justyna Jablonska on cello, Althea Stentiford on keys and backing vocals and Lesley Wilson on trumpet and backing vocals.

Lorna over the last few years has composed and arranged all music for Kevali Productions UAE

to listen : Music for Theatre  

Lorna has also gained invaluable stage experience working as a Musical Director as well as appearing as an actor/musician and Vocal Coach in various productions including, Wildcat’s ‘The Complete History of Rock and Roll’, ‘Sunshine on Leith’ and  ‘Sweeney Todd'. She toured extensively throughout Europe with the musical  'Magical Rhythms of Ireland '.

She was also Vocal Coach on National Theatre of Scotland’s acclaimed production of ‘Glasgow Girls’ .

When she was the Vocal Coach at the City of Edinburgh Music School  she helped  produce several finalists in recent series of ‘The Voice’