Concert review: Composers fete their teacher John Eaton at Symphony Space
New York Classical Review, David Wright, March 31, 2019 "Maurice Ravel once complained that all his composition students (except Ralph Vaughan Williams) “write my music” — that is, try to be mini-Ravels. In welcoming the audience Saturday night, the composer’s widow, soprano Nelda Nelson-Eaton, said the evening’s program would show…
This week: concerts in New York (March 25, 2019 – March 31, 2019)
icareifyoulisten.com, Sam Reising, March 26, 2019 Celebrating John Eaton's Legacy concert is a chosen as a pick of the week from Sam Reising, March 25, 2019
Leonard Bernstein at 100
Valerie Hill, The Record, January 28, 2019 KITCHENER — Just when you think you know the music of iconic American composer Leonard Bernstein, a few surprises pop up. For Kitchener jazz singer Mary-Catherine Pazzano, the lesser known pieces of Bernstein revealed hidden surprises, music that is not only beautiful but…
Jazz vocalist Mary-Catherine Pazzano featured in this month’s Christ Church Concert
Meaford Independent, Bill Monahan, June 13, 2018 "A rising star known for her interpretations of jazz standards, Mary-Catherine will be performing [from her]... debut album, You’re Gonna Hear From Me, released last year and winning international accolades."
“You’re Gonna Hear From Me” Album Review by jazz journalist Scott Yanow
Scott Yanow, May 10, 2018 A talented jazz and ballad singer based in Ontario, Canada, Mary-Catherine Pazzano has an attractive high voice and a subtle improvising style. While she is involved in jazz education (founding and directing both Jazz In The Schools and Jazz For Adults), she is also very…
Musical women in the spotlight at Registry Theatre show Friday
Steve Kannon, Observer, March 8, 2018 "Every song that we’ve chosen has some kind of personal connection,” she says. That includes Pazzano’s longstanding fascination with Judy Garland. “My mother tells me I was transfixed in front of the television any time the Wizard of Oz was on. As an infant,…
“You’re Gonna Hear From Me” Album Review in WholeNote Magazine
WholeNote Magazine, Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, November 28, 2017 On her debut release, elegant chanteuse Mary-Catherine Pazzano has not only shown exceptional good taste in presenting 12 fine compositions from musical theatre, film and the Great American Songbook, but she has also conscripted a superb lineup of musical collaborators, including Don Buchanan…
Two unique shows coming to the Jazz Room this week
Waterloo Chronicle, November 27, 2017 "At this special Jazz Room presentation, the smooth and theatrical voices of Joni NehRita, Mary-Catherine Pazzano and Derek Hines will be featured in this repeat performance by two of the region’s finest ensembles."
“You’re Gonna Hear From Me” charts on CFMU
cfmu.ca, November 17, 2017 "You're Gonna Hear From Me" charts on CFMU Radio on November 17, 2017.
“You’re Gonna Hear From Me” charts on Muzooka Radio
Muzooka Radio, November 8, 2017 "You're Gonna Hear From Me" charts on Muzooka Radio for the week of November 8, 2017.
