Magdalena Reising

Updated Recent Press Release for 2010

Scottish/Polish Singer/harpist Magdalena Reising sings and plays beautiful music that couples unforgettable, haunting vocals with a dynamic, sophisticated folk and contemporary jazz accompaniment performed by her sublime supporting trio The Blue Cafe Ensemble.

Drawing on the twin influences in her heritage and upbringing Magadalena casts a spell with every performance as she sings magical arrangements of Rabbie Burns and the poems of celebrated Polish poet, Galsinski reinterpreted in a jazz/folk setting. Combined with beguiling original compositions and a fresh approach to well known jazz standards the whole evening takes the audience on a musical journey that they will never forget.

Magdalena Reising and The Blue Cafe Trio were a sell out at the recent London Jazz Festival and over the last year have been enchanting audiences in the U.k and abroad, drawing rave notices wherever the have performed.

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 Trio:
Steve Thompson – arranger/M.D/ double bass
Terry Seabrook - piano/keyboards
Alex Eberhard - drums/percussion

Press Release for Coming Home Album

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Singer/harpist Magdalena Reising and her Blue Cafe Jazz Ensemble featuring Tony Pancella (piano), Steve Thompson (double bass) and Alex Eberhard (percussion) have just recorded a new album called ‘Coming Home’. Produced and engineered by Julian Tardo, it has already been described as contemporary jazz at its finest.

Born in Glasgow to Polish parents, Magdalena with these fine musicians have created strikingly original settings and jazz arrangments , of poems by Rabby Burns and Galczinski, acknowledging both sides of her heritage.

The rich music is to form the soundtrack to a developing jazz monodrama exploring the themes of her ancestors’ journeys through revolution, war and communism, and ultimately survival.

Her last album ‘Blue Cafe’ with Latest Records received excellent reviews both in Europe and in the USA.

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Coming Home Album Reviews

”In her purest jazz outing yet, Magdalena Reising delivers a treat of an album.

This truly is a pan European jazz record with five nationalities represented in the ensemble - and with songs by Polish poet Galczynski and the Scot Robert Burns on the record as well as originals by Magdalena and Steve Thompson.

I look forward to seeing Magdalena live and to see this fabulous group she has assembled showcasing many of the great songs she has written over the last few prolific years much like Joni did.

A great album and an ideal album to tour Europe !

Bill Smith - ‘Latest Magazine

Blue Cafe Album Reviews

“the kind of subtle magical power happening at the Blue Café won’t be held across the Pond for long. The similarly charming and talented Corinne Bailey Rae became a Grammy nominated sensation and a major presence on the U.S. pop and jazz charts, and there’s no reason why Reising couldn’t follow suit with enough Stateside interest and promotion. This album is the reason why jazz and pop fans looking for the next big thing need to focus on the great indie artists out there rather than just what the major labels keep throwing our way”

New York Review

“Word of her prowess as singer and instrumentalist is obviously spreading fast. Her music raises the spirits and I walked out into the cold night enveloped in a warm glow. Her singing is delicate and feminine but with an underlying strength and depth.”
Author, Geoff Edwards

“Magdalena’s rich deep voice, accompanied by the brilliance of Steve Thomson on double bass, the satin finesse of Hollywood composer Christopher Page on piano and the genius of Alex Eberhard on percussion ‘will transport you to a place of low-lit glamour.”
Wave Magazine

“….dazzling with playful vocal textures… “Jazz Monthly

“…….Superbly arranged jazz and blues tinted originals.First rate “ The Musician

“…….Magdalena Reising’s debut album gives the listener a good view of her talent as an inspired songwriter and sensitive performer. The album features a well balanced diversity of tempos and rhythms, from meditative to joyful, beautifully captured in a jazz-blues atmosphere by excellent musicians “ - Jazzworld.quest.com

“…….Quite possibly one of the most stunning albums I ever had the privilege of listening to “ - Isles FM

Blue Cafe Album Press Release

Born in Glasgow to Polish parents, Magdalena Reising has been singing and making music since early childhood. Her main instruments are voice, harp and piano.

Her deep, rich, soulful voice has graced numerous recordings as a session artist. She’s shared the limelight on various collaborative projects, most notably the album ‘Invisible Threads’, also for Latest Records.

With ‘Blue Cafe’, Magdalena takes centre stage. It is her first solo album of original jazz, written by her, or in collaboration with pianist, Chris Page, and guitarist, Michael Simons, who also plays on the recording.

Comparisons have been made with contemporary artists such as Madeline Peyroux, Cassandra Wilson and Nora Jones. Certainly ‘Blue Cafe’ evokes the spirit of Billie Holliday, Ella Fitzgerald and Marlene Dietrich but it’s not a pastiche or a tribute. It is a unique and charming contribution of original blues-tinted jazz by a European chanteuse of unusual listenability.

‘Blue Cafe’ has received excellent reviews both in the UK and USA.
We’re keen to promote this wonderful artiste and her brilliant 5 piece band
to a European audience. Her recent concert at London’s prestigious Pizza Express
in Soho’s Dean Street was a huge success and received considerable press and radio interest, encouraging us to promote a worldwide tour.

Voted one of the Top 5 Jazz CD’s of the week by the Jazz Jury

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