Interviews
11 April 2012
Here are a few interviews I’ve done recently with some really great folks:
CBC The Sunday Edition with Michael Enright
The Jazz Session with Jason Crane
Singers Unlimited with Michael Bourne
Press Quotes for "Digging Me, Digging You"
11 April 2012
I’m so grateful for all the tremendous press that the new record has been getting. I’m so glad people are digging it!
“Cervini’s subtle navigation, fine enunciation and wise choice of material, combined with Oded Lev-Ari’s elegant arrangements, make this CD a gem” – Downbeat Magazine, Editor’s Pick
“Amy Cervini stands out from the pack in her generation.” – Allmusic.com
“…she delivers each with deft authority, easily capturing the effortless swing of Dearie’s delivery while making ample use of her own richly coloured tone. Definitely a disc to dig.” – The Globe and Mail
“Cervini’s honeyed voice is laced with just enough arsenic to mirror the sweet yet piquant duality of Dearie’s deliver.” – Jazz Times
“Cervini makes the lyrics sparkle.” – The Ottawa Citizen
“Excellent jazz vocal album by the talented singer backed by a ridiculously impressive cast…” – eMusic
“Digging Me, Digging You is a brilliant work of vocal beauty and composition choices.” – JazzWrap“Amy Cervini is the perfect choice to reinterpret Dearie’s works.” – The Dirty Lowdown
“Amy Cervini has distilled the strengths and siphoned off the weaknesses of the Dearie method in her marvelous tribute.” – eMusic (Britt Robson)
“Amy has a wonderfully clear warm alto voice with excellent enunciation — 5 Stars“ – Audiophile Audition
“an impeccable release that is as entertaining as they come!” – @Critical Jazz
“From beginning to end, “Digging Me, Digging You” will make you smile – if this recording does not brighten your day, seek outside help.” – Step Tempest
“Amy Cervini has everything to become a major voice in modern jazz.” – Jazz, Blues & Co.
“…a joyful effervescence that’s emotionally honest and affirming…” – ICON
“Cervini is a talent deserving attention, making some very strong choices with Digging You Digging Me .” – All About Jazz
“clear diction and secure intonation, embedded in elaborate arrangements” – Der Sontag
“Cervini digs Blossom Dearie, has the voice and attitude to pull off a tribute album and does so in fine fashion.” – MidWest Record
“Amy Cervini is a sublime conqueror of The Great American Songbook…” – Gaffa.dk
“Filled with humour and wit, Amy Cervini’s Digging Me, Digging You is a loving but never hokey homage to Blossom Dearie.” – Blinded by Sound
“Thankfully, we have sophisticated singers like Amy Cervini that know the power of an artfully-written, sensitively-performed song.” – Jazz History Online
“…it is Cervini’s talent and personality, which sparks this delightful and entertaining offering. Just like Blossom Dearie, Amy Cervini is a very special singer and this listener looks forward to digging her
more.” – NYC Jazz Record
Tour dates coming up!
1 March 2012
I’m looking forward to sharing the music from “Digging Me, Digging You” with you while I’m on tour for the next few weeks. I hope to see you out there.
Be sure to check out my interview with the wonderful Michael Bourne on WBGO that aired on February 26th.
Digging Me, Digging You Available Now!
1 February 2012
I’m very excited to let you know that the new record is officially out! We’ve gotten some lovely reviews already and are starting to get some great radio play. I’m so grateful to everyone involved in getting the word out!
I hope to see you at one of our shows and until then, I hope you enjoy the music!
Love.
Digging Me, Digging You - two weeks to go!
18 January 2012
Only 2 weeks until the new record officially comes out! I’m busy getting ready for some great gigs (see the shows page for updated info) and the team has been sending out copies to press and radio. You can hear two tracks from the record on the player on the left hand side and pre-order now if you just can’t wait!
I’ve put up a new video on You Tube and am updating the blog regularly now. Early reviews have been great too!
Blog for the new record
14 November 2011
Hello folks,
I’m getting really excited about the release of Digging Me, Digging You, the official date is January 31, 2012. I’ve set up a new blog dedicated to the project here I’m also hard at work getting some tours set up for the record. Here are some dates that I have confirmed so far:
March 20 – Ottawa
March 25 – Toronto
April 19 – Vancouver
April 20 – Edmonton
We’re working on a lot more so stay tuned!
Sneak Peek at Blossom Tribute Record
21 June 2011
West Coast Tour
10 February 2011
I am very excited to be heading out to the West Coast for the first time on tour! We’ll be hitting Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Kamloops and Vernon BC. I’m going out with Michael Cabe, Mark Lau and Ernesto Cervini and we will be performing songs from Lovefool but also previewing songs from my next record which is a tribute to the late great Blossom Dearie. More details are on the Shows page. We’ll be bringing along our video cameras to shoot footage and will share it with you as soon as we get back from our adventure. We hope to meet as many of you as possible!
New Blog
2 December 2010
I have a new blog. Check it out here .
Fall News
1 September 2010
Fall already? I can’t believe the time has gone by so quickly! I’ve been quite busy adjusting to my new life as a mom. In case you aren’t on my mailing list or friends on Facebook, Ethan Jonah Lev-Ari was born on April 26, 2010. He’s an amazing kid and cute as can be. There are plenty of pictures on Facebook. Even more reason to look me up there.
Jazz Country and ACQ have had great shows in the past two months here in NYC and the Jazz for Kids program has been a blast with more and more people coming out every time. I am looking forward to going into the studio in the next few months to record a Blossom Dearie Tribute record as well as starting to record Jazz Country.
Thank you as always for your support and I look forward to seeing you at a show soon!
