Kaylé
Brecher
"...she sees her vocals in a complete context - sees them better than almost all vocalists, past and present."
- Harvey Pekar, freelance writer and contributor to JazzTimes and Jazziz and Downbeat
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Subtly complex, unique and powerful with compositions, arrangements and performances that transcend boundaries, Kaylé Brecher is at once completely distinctive and an amalgamation of her many great musical influences.
HEAR WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT KAYLÉ:
The remarkable Kaylé Brecher ranks among Philadelphia’s finest jazz singers; nay, among the best the East has to offer. Over the past decade she has distinguished herself as a fearless interpreter of song, a subtle stylist with an instrumentalist’s creativity.
- AllAboutJazz.com
NOTE: You can read a complete review of 'Spy Music' (2005) at: AllAboutJazz.com
"Kaylé Brecher's songs possess universal appeal. They are both a reflection of the times and the way she feels about them. Her talent as both a singer and a songwriter comes through in a unique voice... I think it is important for other singers and musicians to listen to this recording."
-Freddie Hubbard, jazz artist and composer
"Kaylé Brecher¹s singing has a contemporary soul that satisfies the music connoisseur.
Her arrangements and compositions are loaded with passion and clarity."
-Dave Burrell, jazz pianist and composer
"Adventurous music ... not the usual fare ... very creative ... resulted in enthusiastic feedback from listeners. "
-Hans-Bernd Kittlaus, JazzPodium magazine
“an artist who possesses not only a solid musical foundation, but a powerful & unique voice”
-Music Director Laurent (Radio 16, Besseges, France)
So many different styles throughout the CD and so many of them filmic and image provoking like "Cool" and "Spy Music". I particularly enjoyed "This can't be love" ...every bit the Jazz Standard and beautifully delivered. "
-Anthony
Farmer
(Ginger Tony), Jazz Syndicate Radio, United Kingdom
"Among contemporary vocalists, Kaylé Brecher ranks in the top echelon... she sees her vocals in a complete context - sees them better than almost all vocalists, past and present."
- Harvey Pekar, freelance writer and contributor to JazzTimes, Jazziz and Downbeat
"Kaylé Brecher is a marvelous singer with a distinctive approach and unique gift for composition."
-Mark Gridley, author of Jazz Styles, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
"...an imaginative, mainstream improviser with a supple voice that
suggests the pairing of Sheila Jordan and Sarah Vaughan."
- Al Lubiejewski, Showcase Magazine
“..the vivacious Ms. Brecher injects bold new spirit into familiar material and conjures up exciting, original surprises.
She is a master at finding hidden potential in songs.... “
- AllAboutJazz.com
NOTE: You can read a complete review of 'Urban Objects' at: AllAboutJazz.com
"Like great jazz vocalists Betty Carter and the late great Billie Holiday, Brecher is a thoroughly engaging presence. ....Even when she reins things in, she is able to build momentum with her humor, wit and grace. ....A gifted writer and arranger, Brecher keeps the songs moving without losing the interesting improvisational turns."
- Jeff Hall, Courier-Post
"A very powerful voice!"
-Music Director Jerome (Soliel FM, St. Martin, France)
"Kaylé is a stylist in every sense of the word, giving each selection a deeply personal rendering."
-Todd S. Jenkins, Jazz News
"I love Kaylé Brecher’s CD (Spy Music). To me it’s like a breath of fresh air. Kaylé has a wonderful dramatic voice. The backup groups are tops. I particularly like the cuts with the talented pianist David Dzubinski. This is a CD I will revisit frequently. "
- Jacques Emond, Jazzart Productions, CKCU-FM (Ontario, Canada)
"I love recordings which start in a way which grabs your attention. This is certainly one of them (Spy Music): the jerky sax quartet intro ahead of Kaylé's vocal is unique! The voice is great, and I appreciated the different styles in the various tracks. The inlay card is true in its comment about Kaylé "diving deep into the soul of each composition". This (Spy Music) is a recording to be listened to intently, not for background music. Well done!"
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Tony Wickham, Radio Maldwyn, United Kingdom
"Sweet... Sassy... Intelligent"
- Bob Francesconi,
Showcase Magazine
"She adds much warmth by giving lyrics a sensitive, sensuous interpretation. Her scat not only utilizes upper and lower ranges, but spreads tonal color across a broad palette of sound."
-Michael Plasha, Erie Times-News
"..a beautiful singer."
-Sheila Jordan, jazz artist and composer
" knocked me out... fabulous!"
- Rob Hoff, host of "Maiden
Voyage", WQLN-FM
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