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Singin and Swingin
:
" For those looking
for good old-fashioned toe tapping swing, Kelly is one vocalist to check
out. Professional renditions of familiar songs like,"Till There Was You" and
Fats Waller’s "The Joint is Jumpin". The over all bouncy energy contained in
these songs is infectious and more uplifting than a pot of coffee. And Kelly
has chops galore. One has to appreciate a singer who can quote Deep Purple’s
"Smoke On the Water"and War’s "Spill the Wine" in the same breath while
remaining consistent with her music’s straight ahead little big band style."
-John Janowiak,
Downbeat 1999
Singin and Swingin:
"Nancy Kelly is a
delightful throwback to the days when Pop singers were genuinely jazzy and
entertaining to boot. Kelly swings a set of standards with Sass and class.
Its music with a smile." - Chuck Berg,
Jazz Times June
1999
Signin and Swingin
:
" Kelly signs with
flair, bending her voice as Billie Holiday did, then scatting up a storm,
and all with her own personal stamp with a dazzling performance style. She
holds the listener's attention and makes each song personal. Kudos to Nancy
Kelly."- Jazz Messenger,
August 1998
Singin and Swingin:
"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
Singin and Swingin
:
"Nancy Kelly’s second
release features more American Standards delivered with a lilt that helps us
forget the age of these classics and makes them seem as fresh as today as
always it’s is the delivery and Nancy makes this seem so easy".
- Magic Memories (the
Music of your life) August 1998
Signing and swinging:
"Nancy Kelly is a
brassy fresh voiced vocalist with a rich sense of timing. She makes a fine
emotional connection with the Listener. This is her second album on Amherst
records, on it she makes a sassy impression that makes her a talent worth
watching out for"-
Jazz Times May 1998
Singin and Swingin
CD pick of
the week.
"Much can be said
about Nancy Kelly’s genuine Talent and ability as a vocalist to create
sensitive, compelling moods within a jazz setting. This is a lady displaying
a good clear voice and a jazz feeling that places her in the best of
company. She has a mature delivery and a refreshingly enthusiastic style".-Johnny Adams,
Monterey California
Post May 1998
Live Jazz:
"Nancy Kelly throws
herself into her material with real zeal. "Live Jazz" marks her as a
versatile inventive hard working performer, she uses her voice well and
delivers some powerful performances." -
Jazz Times Sept 1988
Live Jazz:
"Kelly is a singer
to watch for." - Leonard Feather,
Los Angeles Times
1988
