Alessandro Manitto, All About Jazz Italy English: It’s a big-class step, this one between Kevin Hays and Chiara Izzi. The one between the eclectic New York pianist and the Italian-born vocalist from the region of Molise – who has long settled in the American metropolis, and feels it – is a refined full immersion between … Read More
Angelo Leonardi, All About Jazz Italy English: Six years after her amazing debut (Motifs, Dot Time 2013) the young Italian singer from Molise presents herself with a high-level international production, shared with pianist Kevin Hays and full of prestigious guests. Following the advice of Quincy Jones, Chiara Izzi has lived in New York for five … Read More
by Matt Silver, WRTI An album of vocal duets isn’t the most common thing in jazz, and perhaps with good reason. The jazz sensibility tends to eschew the gimmicky, the overly sweet, the un-ironically corny. But the new collaboration between pianist—now, also, vocalist—Kevin Hays and vocalist Chiara Izzi, Across the Sea, may well prove among the … Read More
Wif Stenger, Jazz Journal Encouraged by Quincy Jones, Italian singer Chiara Izzi moved to New York after winning the Montreux Vocal Competition. Izzi is backed on her breezy, pop-inflected second album by pianist Kevin Hays, a stalwart of the Manhattan club circuit for three decades. Hays cut his teeth with Sonny Rollins, Eddie Henderson and Joshua … Read More
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Newsletter O’s Notes: Chiara has a soft voice that bodes well on these mostly pop ballads. Co-leader Kevin Hays (vocals, keyboards) joins Izzi with several originals in a varied collection. Their voices blend together beautifully on “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face”. What initially appears to be a standard set … Read More
Mike Gates, UK Vibe “Across The Sea” is the new collaboration between pianist and vocalist Kevin Hays, and singer-songwriter Chiara Izzi. Producer Enzo Capua was first introduced to the talent of Chiara Izzi at a festival in Rome many years ago, and now reconvenes with his fellow Italian for this engaging journey that encompasses a … Read More
By: Travis Rogers Jr. (The Jazz Owl) In November of 2013, Chiara Izzi released her debut album Motifs and splashed onto the American concert scene having already captivated European audiences. Motifs was a charming and delightful introduction for new audiences. I called her “A talent to be heard, admired and anticipated.” The great Quincy Jones … Read More
By Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs CHIARA IZZI & KEVIN HAYS –“ACROSS THE SEA” Jando Music/Via Veneto Jazz Chiara Izzi, vocals/composer; Kevin Hays, piano/voice/Rhodes/composer; Rob Jost, acoustic and electric bass/French horn; Greg Joseph, drums; Rogerio Boccato, percussion; Chris Potter, tenor & soprano saxophone; Grégoire Maret, harmonica; Nir Felder, electric & acoustic guitar; Omer Avital, oud. … Read More
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz Looking for some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered! From musical celebrations of cultural diversity to lyrical contemplations on important and pressing issues of today’s world, here are five new songs that you can listen to right now. Start your week the right way. Chiara Izzi and Kevin Hays, “Viaggio Elegiaco” … Read More
Jando Music and Via Veneto Jazz is proud to announce the release of Across the Sea, the new collaborative album from award winning singer-songwriter Chiara Izzi and internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Kevin Hays. Across the Seais brought to fruition by bassist and French hornist Rob Jost and drummer Greg Joseph, in the company of very special guests, Chris Potter on saxophone, Grégoire Maret on harmonica, Omer Avital on oud, Nir Felder on guitar … Read More
