Blue Cafe Jazz
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Without doubt, one of the most fresh and original voices operating on the contemporary jazz scene today. The Blue Cafe Jazz is a unique and enchanting blend of Scottish folk, Polish melodies and tin pan alley standards and haunting originals. Featuring the captivating vocals and stunning harp of Magdalena, each performance takes the audience on a dramatic and spiritual journey from the Highlands of Scotland to the shores of the Baltic. Accompanying her are three of the best improvising musicians in the UK, Terry Seabrook on piano, Steve Thompson on double bass and Alex Eberhard on drums, each capable of holding an audience spellbound. At the centre of the band are the bewithing vocals of Magdalena Reising that evoke Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald but in the end are as individual , fresh and original as the band accompanying her. The Blue Cafe Jazz takes jazz and jazz performance to a new spectacular level. Not to be missed.
Recent reviews…
‘Glorious,subtle,magic power’ New York Review
‘A cross between Stacey Kent and Edith Piaf’.
‘ The songs and music were truly fresh and original. At last jazz which is new and wonderful music and songs.’
‘ Rich sensual voice, excellent musicians and unusual arrangements.’
‘Fantasitic Evening. Magdalena ’s amazing voice coupled with the excellent performance of the band gave us an unforgettable artistic experience.’ Marek Greliak - Jazz cafe, Posk, London
And some comments from the audience…
‘ Very interesting numbers and arrangements. A magical range. ‘
‘ A very nice cross between Stacey Kent and Edith Piaf! A very interesting programme of ethnic numbers ‘
‘ Beautiful. Thank you. Autumn sounds of a chiseled night . Not to be forgotten. ‘
‘ Fantastic Eve. Thank you ! You should be famous. We will definitely be telling everyone about you. A really chilled eve. Thought we were in Paris !!’
‘ The songs and music were truly fresh and original. At last jazz which is new and wonderful music and songs.’
‘ Rich sensual voice, excellent musicians and unusual arrangements’
‘ Superb ! Fantastics musicians and arrangements, very sophisticated instrumentation. haunting voice. ‘
‘Wonderful jazz musicianship and super vocals Magdalena !’
‘ Beautiful voice, a wonderful way to de -stress! Wonderful !’
‘ Excellent. Truly enjoyable evening. Fun, exciting, sexy. Your voice is everything I dreamt of….’
Magdalena Reising - vocals/harp appears with…
The Blue Cafe jazz Ensemble:
Steve Thompson – arranger/M.D/ double bass
Terry Seabrook - piano/keyboards
Alex Eberhard - drums/percussion
5 star review from Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011
Wednesday September 21st, 2011 21:13
ED2011 Music Review: Blue Cafe Jazz (Magdalena Reising)
Julie London meets Sinead O’Connor in Magdalena Reising. Somewhere between the wistful old-school glamour of her silky voice, floor-length sparkly white gown and the traditional Scottish and Polish folk songs she integrates seamlessly with her original compositions, Magdalena has found a sound that is both timeless and magical. Everyone was silently captivated from start to end. With her harp, named (she told us) Queen Gabriella, Graham Robb on double bass and Louise Durra on piano, the dreamlike quality of her voice echoed with skill and flair, and the chemistry between the three performers, as well as her convivial anecdotes, created a tingling intimacy with the audience that made them feel like old friends. I bought the CD.
Jazz Bar, 11,12 Aug,
tw rating 5/5