“...one of Washington's preeminent jazz singers” and "brightest up-and-coming jazz stars"
– The Washington Post
With the Alan Baylock Orchestra at Blues Alley (photo: Suzette Niess)
"Lena Seikaly [is] one of the contenders for D.C.'s best singer, with a rich voice and precise articulation that belies her enormous creativity on the vocal."
– Washington City Paper
At Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai with Walter Blanding, Andrew Latona, Malik McLaurine & Rodney Green
"Ms. Seikaly sings with a rich mezzo-soprano voice, using intonation, timbre and control that reflect her classical training. Her phrasing, feeling and improvisatory leanings come from an understanding of jazz values."
– Doug Ramsey (2008 Lifetime Achievement award-winning jazz journalist)
At Harman Hall for "Songs By Cole" with Chamber Dance Project