After becoming a mother a few years ago, singer Sofia Laiti became less visible on the New York club scene (although she did release her impressive CD, The Midnight Sun Will Never Set, independently in 1997).The Finnish immigrant's recent engagement at New York's Tavern On The Green marked her return to performing after a two-year hiatus, and as she approached the stage of the pricey tourist trap, Laiti was understandably nervous. But when Laiti, who was joined only by pianist James Weidman, opened with “Easy To Remember,” her soulful charisma came through loud and clear. And she was no less confident on “Darn That Dream,” “I Thought About You” and the sultry Peggy Lee hit “Fever.” Thankfully, the lyrical Weidman (who recorded an enjoyable trio date, People Music for the Swiss TCB label) had plenty of room to solo. Of course, The Tavern is primarily a restaurant rather than a jazz club, and Laiti's sets were heard by tourists more than seasoned jazz fans. One hopes that in the future, hardcore jazz audiences will again have a chance to enjoy Laiti's talents. " Karl Stober, an international freelance columnist and broadcaster is also taken by this mysterious and hot diva. On the ejaznews website, wrote "The seductive Finnish vocals are almost Dietrich-esk as Sofia Laiti introduces you to her distinct interpretation of jazz vocals with "You Don't Know Me" released by Midnight Sun Music Production. Embracing such classic hits as I'm In The Mood For Love, The Way We Were, and I'll Never Smile Again, Ms. Laiti brings her own unique style and tempo to these ageless songs. Make no mistake about Ms. Laiti; even with the language barrier she ignites the feelings that were meant to be felt when these songs first hit the charts. Side by side with Ms. Laiti are tenor saxophonist Houston Person, pianist Larry Ham, bassist Leon Dorsey, and drummer Vince Ector, all who bring a fresh and crisp sound to the project. One will notice right out of the box the deep bodacious tones coming from within Ms. Laiti's small frame. This is a fresh, deeply sensual at times, new sound that takes jazz in a new direction. One can experience that sound when listening to I'm In The Mood For Love and the Piaf standard, La Vie En Rose. Both percolate with seduction and that café type romance Hollywood made so famous. Ms. Laiti more than any cut on this project, scripts vocally her signature out on title song "You Don't Know Me". The sax in this composition is very prominent and makes this effort stand out. The backdrop of ivories assists in delivering the romantic message. To listen is to know Ms. Laiti. Then maybe you will "Know Her". But, the best review was written by de Lafayette who saw in Ms Laiti, a world-class cabaret star. De Lafayette wrote " SOFIA LAITI OR THE MOST UNUSUAL AND INTELLIGENT CABARET SINGER IN THE BUSINESS. Laiti Voice". This woman can sing! This woman can tell you the whole damned story of your life in two lines. For, her voice is abundant with feelings, intelligence, sweet-bitter affection, drama, le risqué , a sinfully beautiful cadence and forbidden nostalgia...In Laiti's voice, you sense, you feel, you smell the sensual fragrance of a femme fatale. In Laiti's voice, you discover how enchanting and alarming is to look -straight in the eyes- at a woman who is physically captivating, emotionally threatening to our health and intelligently motivating. Laiti's voice gives you this sensation: Sensuality, intelligence, comfort, motivation." And de Lafayette goes on to say: "Critics who reviewed her recent CD "You Don't Me" called her a jazz singer, and referred to her as a singer who is "taking jazz into a new direction." Others wrote " Ms. Laiti has a romantic, sensual voice, with softness of real jazz sound..." Fine! This is very true but, not true enough! For they have missed the "class", the "elegance", the "melodrama", the "intelligence", the " intellectual eroticism", the "aroma of a femme fatale", the "aura of La Dame Tragique",  and the "roaring finesse " in the voice of Sofia Laiti. WOW! It appears this woman is really something. One way to find out; get a copy of You Don't Me. I did. And I loved every song on the track. Ms. Laiti is a new fresh breeze for the American cabaret.