"Sparsely accompanied by pianist Helio Alves, bassist Rodolfo Stroeter, and drummer Tutty Moreno, Joyce tackles a dozen Tin Pan Alley and vintage jazz classics all in her inimitable style ... Much in keeping with its title, there's a relaxed and seductive vibe to the entire set that is undeniably beguiling ... Wordless vocals are utilized on "'Round Midnight," "My Favorite Things" and the Joyce original "Mingus, Miles, & Coltrane" to great effect. Multi-tracking and additional voices establish a rich and profound vibe on "Nature Boy" as Joyce improvises over Alves' piano riff ... Although definitely a departure from her usual modus operandi, Cool can easily hold its own among Joyce's singularly expressive and impressive body of work".