Alan Young, New York Music Daily On one hand, Helen Sung with Words last night at the Jazz Standard was a chance to hear both multi-reedman John Ellis and trumpeter Ingrid Jensen blaze together in front of a tight latin-flavored rhythm section, a treat not to be missed. On the other, it was an opportunity … Read More
Helen Sung Announces Spring Tour Dates With the Helen Sung Quartet and “Sung With Words” in Oregon, California, Washington, Vancouver, and New York! “What’s striking this time around is an openness of vision, paired with a looseness of execution. Ms. Sung sounds both relaxed and searching, and she imparts the same qualities to her crew.” … Read More
Review: ‘Sung With Words,’ a Collaboration by a Pianist and a Poet By Nate Chinen “Sung With Words,” a song cycle by the pianist Helen Sung and the poet Dana Gioia, starts from the premise that jazz and poetry are natural allies. This isn’t a new or provocative idea, but it can still present a … Read More
