Great reviews of "Too Much"!! “Karen Ristuben's CD Too Much is a not to be missed collection of standards and two originals by producer Mason Daring. With superb backing by some of the finest instrumentalists anywhere, Karen's lovely voice and sensitive interpretations reminds me at times of the vocal artistry of Julie London and Peggy Lee. I enjoyed listening from beginning to end, and you will too!" -Ron Della Chiesa, Host, ”Music America and Strictly Sinatra" WGBH Radio, Boston, - WPLM Radio, Plymouth '"Too Much"' is a gem! Stylish singing. . wonderful musicianship . .and a delightful variety of songs. Kudos to all concerned. Bob Collins The Jazz Cafe WRHU New York Karen Ristuben - an artist, singer and lawyer - argues the case for the popular jazz song most eloquently on Too Much. Accompanying herself on guitar, and aided and abetted by some of the best jazz musicians Boston has to offer, she brings a singularly calming and relaxed vocal approach to a dozen popular jazz tunes, such as Jobim’s Quiet Nights/Quiet Stars, and the Ellington-Strayhorn chestnut, Daydream. What is interesting about this outing is that jazz material is made eminently accessible, smoothed out by the inclusion of archtop guitar and pedal steel (courtesy Kevin Barry). The imaginative arrangement of Thelonius Monk’s Ugly Beauty is noteworthy: “Gus” Sebring’s masterly French horn solo acts as a sturdy connection to the lush piano and vocal interplay between Brad Hatfield and Ristuben. John Stevenson, EJAZZ NEWS