Q (6/95, p.127) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...Reeves performs with a gorgeous voice and flawless technique. She may yet cross over from the supper/jazz club circuit."
Down Beat (8/95, p.54) - 4.5 Stars - Very Good/Excellent - "Reeves' compelling, flexible voice pours into impassioned live performances here..."
JazzTimes (6/95, p.93) - "...performed with heartfelt conviction....an abiding sense of soul and spirituality....There's a mix of styles: big band, bluesy, Brazillian tinged and sultry jazz..."
Jazziz (9/95, p.34) - "...a more mature voice, shaded in subtler pastel colorings..."
Personnel: Dianne Reeves (vocals); Ron Blake (soprano & tenor saxophones); Julian "Cannonball" Adderley (soprano saxophone); Everette Harp (alto saxophone); Joshua Redman (tenor saxophone); Roy Hargrove, Gary Grant (trumpet); Hubert Laws (flute); George Duke (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Synclavier); Jacky Terrasson, David Torkanowsky, John Beasley (piano); Kevin Eubanks (acoustic guitar); Dori Caymmi (guitar); Chris Severin (bass); Terri Lyne Carrington (drums, background vocals); Billy Kilson (drums); "Jazzman" Luis Conte (congas, percussion); Airto Moreira (percussion); The Cherub Femmes & Two Cherub Mens (background vocals).
Recorded at Conway Studios, Los Angeles, California.
QUIET AFTER THE STORM was nominated for a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.