Press – MARY-CATHERINE PAZZANO

Music Alumna’s Versatile Voice Returns to Grebel

March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 by mc

Elizabeth Robertson March 6, 2020 The powerful voice of Mary-Catherine Pazzano delivered a captivating rendition of Leonard Bernstein’s musical works, both well-loved and little-known. On February 26, she was accompanied by accomplished pianist Paul Stouffer as part of Conrad Grebel University College’s Noon Hour Concert Series. A University of Waterloo…

Leonard Bernstein at 100 Review

January 1, 2020January 8, 2020 by mc

February 2019 Mary-Catherine Pazzano "Leonard Bernstein at 100” - The Registry Theatre on Feb 9 Mary Catherine Pazzano – “Leonard Bernstein at 100.” MC who developed the program herself had the right vocal prowess and sultry stage presence to carry this off. She did an incredible job, not just singing Bernstein's…

Concert review: Composers fete their teacher John Eaton at Symphony Space

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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)

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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

April 6, 2019April 6, 2019 by mc

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."

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