"Immediately refreshing, he exudes confidence, wit and style. Everything is beautifully proportioned
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- The Times (Live review)
"Charismatic Irish jazz singer Cormac Kenevey wowed the crowd during his performance"
- The Gulf News (UAE)
"a scintillating performance "
- Nigerian Tribune |
“sparkling! ”
- Record Collector |
"Kenevey brings heart, spirit and warmth to everything he sings "
- Jazzwise
"Clearly a striking and individual talent "
- The Jazz Rag
"It's clear that the young Irish singer Cormac Kenevey possesses the charisma that jazz sorely needs at the moment"
- Clive Davis, The Times (Live Review)
“Highly recommended. This singer knows how to communicate on all levels. His lush baritone gives his audience something to remember. His winning way with a song easily recalls the spirit of Mel Tormé. Kenevey caresses a lyric comfortably and makes it his own.”
- Jim Santella, Cadence Magazine, New York City
“An exciting début album from Ireland's leading jazz vocalist. Although still in his twenties, Cormac Kenevey already has his own bag of tricks to bring to the table. The core quartet of singer, pianist and rhythm section gel superbly as a unit. Kenevey has an infectious swagger and fine baladeering skills.”
– Jazzwise Magazine
“one of the best of the newcomers is Cormac Kenevey, a young Irishman who bears the influence of Harry Connick Jr, yet posseses his own brand of beatnik charisma - as he proved during an imposing Soho club date earlier this year.”
– The Sunday Times (a general feature on the state of jazz music as a whole)
“He knows what he's at. Polished and professional, it's clear from his audience that a buzz is developing around this singer ”
– The Irish Times
“Surprising maturity for someone so young.”
Impressive...impeccable timing"
- Sunday Independent
“An engaging young Irish singer expertly backed…a new and interesting male singer on the contemporary jazz scene.”
- SwingToBop.com
“.. Could be huge.”
– Sunday Tribune
“An interesting mix. Everybody swings on this one. There is sincerity and imagination in his delivery.”
- JazzReview.com
“Catch him in the lovely Cafe Theatre before he gets too big for his boots! Definitely don't miss this one.”
- InDublin
“he has what it takes to make a real contribution ”
- JMI
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“One of the gigs of the festival. Kenevey is a wonderful singer.....the Phil Ware Trio provided wonderful accompaniment”.
– Wexford Opera Fringe Festival 2004
“Kenevey possesses one of the most distinctive warbles in Irish music"
– Metro Life
“An elegant young crooner... ”
– The Guardian (UK)
“The brightest star in the jazz vocal firmament”
– OpenJazz 2005
“Smooth, accomplished and assured”
– AllAboutJazz
“Very impressive…go see him live and buy the album now!”
– Evening Herald
“…seemingly effortless professionalism and substance….he has talent in abundance.”
– Jazz Journal International |
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