Nancy Kelly

The best things in life, and jazz, happen spontaneously. Which brings us directly to Ms Kelly, who again has teamed up with tenorist Houston Person. Kelly gives a master class on every track, belting "But Not For Me" at supersonic speed, avoiding words as if they were road-blocks, but never losing the jazz pulse. The girl's fearless. Very hip. - Harvey Siders, JazzTimes read more
"It's very pleasing to report that Kelly not only treats this music with care and respect, she also turns it into what are unquestionably jazz performances. At a time when we are still immersed in the flood of popsters claiming to be jazz singers, this cd comes as a very welcome assurance that the real thing is still around. So why are the big bucks behind the wannabes and superior singers such as Kelly having to make their own way? Its an unfair world. Many nearly mere singers squeeze into the jazz fold by way of their accompaniment. Here though there is no question that Kelly has the touch that would swing like mad if she was all alone. This cd is on my list for jazz vocal album of the year." - Bruce Crowther, The Jazz Journal International UK " read more<
Singin' & Swingin' Nancy Kelly’s second recording as a leader is a long awaited follow up to her acclaimed CD Live Jazz Nancy is signin the kind of world class jazz reminiscent of a young Ella Fitzgerald, and all the greats before, creating a new vibrancy and excitement like no other,"Her live performances are the stuff of legend from coast to coast, but as a studio artist, Singin and Swingin marks her entry into the big leagues. Kelly is a rare breed of Jazz singer who can emote like Billie Holiday, swing like Sara Vaughan, and scat like Ella Fitzgerald, all while maintaining an identity of her own." - Jeff Miers, Buffalo Beat August 1998		booking caught live list of credits what they're saying
Recorded in Hollywood and released in late 1998, this CD reached number 11 on the Billboard charts. Ernie Watt’s ripping sax embellishes each track with fiery and distinctive sounds. Ex Weather Report drummer Peter Erskin leads the rhythm section of Biff Hannon (Piano) and Tom Warrington (Bass) with unparalleled precision excitement. "Kelly is a singer to watch for." - Leonard Feather, Los Angeles Times 1988	Check out my *Favorite* Internet Jazz Radio Station! Pure Jazz Radio