Reminiscent of Billie Holiday…Mela’s voice, phrasing and lyrics are captivating. Alexander Burke’s arrangements and performance are beyond musical. Instantly accessible and complex all at once, Magnolia Memoir is a wonderfully perfect album.

-Donald Vega— jazz pianist (Wynton Marsalis)

…this album begs to be heard. Magnolia Memoir is an instant classic. Mela Lee’s voice and lyrics are stunning, and altogether unforgettable.

-Margaret Cho—Actress, Comedienne

Sweet, sexy, nuanced, and smart… 
A sumptuous, evocative, and deeply moving experience.  
I dare you to listen to this delicious, wide-ranging, bawdy,
beautiful album only once.

-Roger Wolfson – writer for the Huffington Post and
the hit television series “The Closer” and “Saving Grace”

Mela Lee has the voice of an angel and can break the heart of heaven…

-Andrae Crouch – Multiple Grammy-winning Gospel Legend

Magnolia Memoir is pure, uncut Sunday.

- Douglas Sarine from internet phenomenon – AskaNinja.com