June 2008
"Tones" Interview
Petra's 60 minute interview on "Tones" with host Solitaire Miles on Blog Talk Radio.

JazzChicago.net
2008
Petra Van Nuis "A Sweet Refrain" (CD Review)
This Cincinnati transplant is obviously inspired by American Songbook interpreters like Peggy Lee and Chris Connor, which would be cool enough, but she also brings some of Lady Day Billie Holiday's phrasing as well as a touch of Doris Day innocence. And it is a winning combination...
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Excerpt from Chicago Jazz Magazine
July/August 2006
The Invasion of the Cincinnati Kids
I have had the good fortune to play behind Petra many times. She is delicious to accompany; with her appealing musical personality and beguiling singing style, I find it truly refreshing to play piano for her. In a town loaded with singers, Petra stands out as an unusually intriguing interpreter of great material.
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Excerpt from Los Angeles Jazz Scene
March 2007
CD Reviews
Petra van Nuis has a sweet voice, a straightforward delivery, and tends to cut off notes quickly, a bit like Anita O' Day. One also hears touches of Billie Holiday, Blossom Dearie, and Mildred Bailey in her phrasing but not in the sound of her voice which is distinctive.
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CD review for the International Association of Jazz Record Collectors Journal
Summer 2008
CD Review
In an intimate setting and with just a keyboard accompaniment, Petra was dazzling, not only with her appearance, but more importantly, with her phrasing and command of the Great American Songbook.
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Excerpt from Chicago Jazz Magazine
November/December 2006
Self-Produced CD Releases
While her winsome, expressive voice is perfect for songs like "Blame It On My Youth," she also shines on such sophisticated fare as Bob Dorough's "Devil May Care." A Sweet Refrain is an impressive debut CD for talented newcomer Petra van Nuis.
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Excerpt from Cadence Magazine
December 2006
CD Reviews
Her voice conveys warmth and a certain unassuming naturalness as she moves from story to story...she sounds absolutely liberated to swing...very musical spontaneity...distinctly romantic."
- Alan Bargebahr