Reviews

January, 2016 - Jeff Wilson, Absolute Sound
Bossa Nova Keeps Its Cool
"...a relaxed singing style and a clear voice that nimbly navigates tricky melodies..." "...a beautiful new voice." Read more...
 
May 5, 2014 - Kelly Koenig, NY Examiner
Emy Tseng brings warmth to Metropolitan Room
"Emy Tseng has a lovely voice." "Her personality and sweet voice shined brightly through all of her music..."  Read more...

March 6, 2014 - Michael J. West, Washington Post
Emy Tseng’s lively spirit shines through at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club
"she’s pure bossa nova." "fine rhythm, impressive grasp of harmony and a clear, attractive voice." Read more...

April 17, 2013 - Paul Freeman, San Jose Mercury News
Recommended New Music
"a fresh take on Brazilian jazz... Her voice exudes both cool and clarity." Read more...

March 12, 2013 - Carol Banks Weber, Examiner.com
Emy Tseng’s SONHO (Dream) soars with modern take on Brazilian jazz
"“Sonho” (Dream) is the quietly effective result of her love affair with the Brazilian way of hearing and interpreting music." Read more...

February 23, 2013 - Marc Myers, JazzWax
"Tseng's voice is as delicate as the breeze." Read more...

February 21, 2013 - George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
Review: Emy Tseng: Sonho
"Her voice is Gilberto styled in its soft tones, and it fits perfectly with samba material..." "the music sparkle like morning dew..." Read more...


February 8, 2013 - Nicholas F. Mondello, All About Jazz"
"...Tseng possesses vocal restraint and a delicate delivery that is elegant, beautiful—and passionate. "Her intonation and phrasing are deadly accurate...." Read more...

January 23, 2013 - Brian Arsenault, International Review of Music
Jazz CD Review: Emy Tseng’s “Sonho”
"... Emy Tseng is real.  A remarkably clear voice...a gifted artist starting on a long path." Read more...

January 5, 2013 - Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
"...one to watch in the Brazilian jazz category." "...she has the charm, knowledge, technique, and creativity to make her a real contender." Read more...

January 1, 2013 - Rad Bennett, Ultra Audio
Recording of the Month: Emy Tseng: Sonho
"Sure of pitch and full of nuance, she really gets Brazilian rhythms, and vivaciously gives them their due." Read more...


December 18, 2013 - Mark S. Tucker, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange
"...Tseng's careful attention to her art and craft, every note perfect" Read more...

December 18, 2012 - Brent Black, Critical Jazz
"an old school authenticity... an expressive presentation that is raw, organic and honest " Read more...

INTERVIEWS

September 11, 2014 - Carol Banks Weber, AXS.com
Emy Tseng returns to New York City’s Metropolitan Room for major show
"Tseng’s melodic, delicate vertical lines, breathed in rather than belted out."  Read more...

May 1, 2014 - Bossa Nova Music blog, B.nova
Interview with Emy Tseng
"Taiwanese born jazz singer Emy Tseng has serenaded the ears of many with the sounds of Brazil in her time..." Read more...

February 22, 2013 - Aaron Schachter, Public Radio International's The World
Taiwan-Born Emy Tseng Swings to Brazilian Jazz
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February 7, 2013 - Sriram Gopal, DCist
DCist Interview: Emy Tseng
"Given our fair city's rich jazz heritage, it's no surprise that D.C. has produced many great jazz vocalists." Read more...