"We were happy to have the Smooth Operation Project open up for the legendary Bob James. As expected, their performance exhibited how good they really are. It was refreshing to see them showcase the range and breath of music they perform; from R&B to contemporary, traditional, and smooth jazz. We look forward to continuing the long term relationship we have had over the years. They truly represent the legacy of jazz talent produced in Flint." - Harold Hill Flint Jazz Festival Manager/Operations Manager
"Smooth Operation bringing Jazz back to Genesee County!" - Mary Moreau, Detroit Underground Scene Examiner
"The music isn't the loud and splashy offerings that sometimes are associated with "modern" jazz, but it blends some of the sounds of rhythm and blues and the softer tones prevalent in many of the East Coast bands of the 1960s. The material, though, is new, adapted to fit the softer, mellow, low-key standard that sophisticated audiences appreciate." - Tim Younkman, The Flint Journal
"Yesteryear's smooth transcends into today's operation of jazz. Smooth operation has connections from a time period that draws on cultural heritage and flavors from yesteryear's time period. They are professional and simply a great band for any occasion." - Kathy Johnson, Greater Flint Arts Council