When a singer/songwriter delivers an organic, barebones album of material, that bar for the songs is already set incredibly high. But when you have the velvety voice and breezy melodies of Pittsburgh’s Heather Kropf that task is already much easier. And in the case of Kropf’s latest effort, Hestia, it’s the simple beauty of each track that makes it a must-listen. Rich and spare and resonant with Steinway loveliness, Kropf’s lush voice is paramount on Hestia – a nod to those who have longed for its prominence. Most arrangements are elegantly unobtrusive, allowing her gifts to surface in all their fine-spun glory. Some songs are old favorites and some are soon to be. An album by Heather Kropf is meant to be played with recidivist abandon, until you have all the harmonies dancing in your head. Produced in partnership with bassist/producer/engineer Randall Venturini (Renaissance City Men's Choir, Keith Hershberger). "Kropf's work has a quiet elegance, both musically and lyrically” – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review “Her new CD, "Hestia," is a departure from her previous work in that it captures the organic essence of her live performance. The sound is clear, simple and devoid of the kind of studio post-production that can hamper an artist such as Kropf, whose piano and vocal skills fit together so well.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Heather. I think it's your best yet. Hands down. It's got a pure, raw ambience, a strength of quiet presence." - Tracy Drach, singer-songwriter "Her piano work is sweet, her vocals spot on." - Pittsburgh City Paper