Emy Tseng

In the Press

Interviews

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

Interview with Emy Tseng
Bossa Nova Music blog | B.nova
"Taiwanese born jazz singer Emy Tseng has serenaded the ears of many with the sounds of Brazil in her time..." 

Taiwan-Born Emy Tseng Swings to Brazilian Jazz
Aaron Schachter | Public Radio International's The World

DCist Interview: Emy Tseng
Sriram Gopal | DCist
"Given our fair city's rich jazz heritage, it's no surprise that D.C. has produced many great jazz vocalists." 

Reviews

Bossa Nova Keeps Its Cool
Jeff Wilson | Absolute Sound 
"...a relaxed singing style and a clear voice that nimbly navigates tricky melodies..." "...a beautiful new voice." 

Emy Tseng brings warmth to Metropolitan Room
Kelly Koenig | NY Examiner 
"Emy Tseng has a lovely voice." “Her personality and sweet voice shined brightly through all of her music...”

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

Recommended New Music
Paul Freeman | San Jose Mercury News
"a fresh take on Brazilian jazz... Her voice exudes both cool and clarity." 

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

"Tseng’s voice is as delicate as the breeze."
Marc Myers | JazzWax

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

 

 

Emy Tseng: Sonho 
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...." 

Jazz CD Review: Emy Tseng’s “Sonho"
Brian Arsenault | International Review of Music
"... Emy Tseng is real.  A remarkably clear voice...a gifted artist starting on a long path." 

Emy Tseng: Sonho 
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." 

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

"...Tseng's careful attention to her art and craft, every note perfect" 
Mark S. Tucker | Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange

"an old school authenticity... an expressive presentation that is raw, organic and honest" 
Brent Black | Critical Jazz