Diane Hubka's newest release, I Like It Here - Live in Tokyo. was recorded by the Sinatra Society of Japan's SSJ Records who hosted the singer/guitarist for a two-week tour of Japan in Dec. 2007. In live performance at JZBrat Jazz Club. in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. with a trio of seasoned Tokyo-based musicians, the recording captures the excitement energy and raw emotion as only a live session can! Diane's vocal allure lies in her emotional but cool. controlled style.

   Stan Kenton loved female singers who had these qualities. including June Christy and Chris Connor, among others. If Diane was active in the 1950s, she certainly would have caught the attention of Mr. Kenton! Diane's first live recording set a perfect stage to demonstrate her abilities. She showed everyone that she is a singer who selects her repertoire of standards and jazz tunes with distinctive tastes and sings them with a feeling that reflects our times, and that she is still growing. Diane Hubka, the Cool Beauty of the jazz world.

- Toshio Kobari, SSJ Records

   Diane Hubka has delighted jazz fans with her pure and uniquely shaded voice, impeccable singing technique and wonderful seven-string guitar playing, all represented in her thoroughly conceived and superbly executed studio recordings. On this live CD Hubka dazzled the Japanese audience with her intelligent improvisations, understated emotions and energy that only can be created in "live" - settings. This is a delightful vocal album. Heartily recommended!

- Hajime Sato, Eastwind Import