Appearing at
Jazz at Kitano
Thursday, December 21st
Sets at 8 pm & 10 pm
MJ Territo, vocals
Linda Presgrave, piano
Iris Ornig, bass
Barbara Merjan, drums
Jazz at Kitano
66 Park Avenue at 38th Street
NYC 10016
Reservations: 212-885-7119
$17 Cover + $20 minimum
www.kitano.com
Critics love MJ's new CD "Ladies Day"
Downbeat 3-1/2 stars
MJ Territo is a veteran singer who is very much a storyteller. With a
calm delivery and ear for poetry, she sticks to the lyrics of songs while
giving
them a gentle swing. As the set progresses, Territo’s versatility and
subtle creativity grow. Her singing on “True” is beautiful,
and she is properly fetching on Dearie’s “I’m Shadowing You.” —Scott Yanow
and she is properly fetching on Dearie’s “I’m Shadowing You.” —Scott Yanow
All About Jazz:
Vocalist MJ Territo celebrates all things women on her ambitious and
overdue Ladies Day. What this recording proves to be
is one of the most attractive standards sets imagined, because these standards… are not so standard. Territo… expertly guides this welcome romp through the
is one of the most attractive standards sets imagined, because these standards… are not so standard. Territo… expertly guides this welcome romp through the
less known….This is a collection of finely composed songs expertly
delivered in a thoughtful and compelling production. Well done!
--C. Michael Bailey
--C. Michael Bailey
