Dear Friends,
due to the Christchurch Earthquake I haven't updated my website for many months - other things have been on my mind. The devastation that it brought upon the people and buildings is impossible to describe and my colleagues at the CPIT Jazz School have been wonderful in supporting their school, students and the local community. But it has also left the musicians without venues, communities without gathering places. I pray their music will return soon.

Though I have moved to Auckland for the remainder of the year my thoughts are with those wonderful friends and students I left behind. I think of you all constantly and will see you soon



"That was just sensational - loved it"  Robin Graham, via email, 2010

“De Jong's performance was a lesson in swing.
A powerhouse vocalist…”“De Jong's performance was a lesson in swing.A powerhouse vocalist…”       Liam Ryan, Bay of Plenty Times  March 2005

"Susan de Jong showed considerable skill.."  Patrick Shepherd, The Press, September 2003

"De Jong has an easy stage presence and a great voice, with plenty of power and
the capacity to use it well."       Patrick Shepherd, The Press,September 2000

"Graceful vocalist.."                   David Sly, The Advertiser, 1991

"Vocalist Susan de Jong... singing with verve and authority"  Kevin Jones, The Australian, 1991