"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