Member Since: 12/23/2006
Band Website: russlorenson.com
Band Members: Kelly Park, piano
Reid Whatley, bass
Brian Carmody, drums
Tony Malfatti, sax/clarinet
Influences: Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Jeri Southern, Susie Arioli, Fred Astaire, Barry Manilow, Diane Schuur, Blossom Dearie, Andrea Marcovicci, Karen Mason, Michael Bublé, Dianne Reeves, Chris Connor, Rosemary Clooney, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harry Connick, Jr., Steve Lawrence, k.d. lang, Jack Jones, Michael Feinstein, Bobby Short, Tony DeSare, Chris Botti
Sounds Like:
"Lorenson is not just a crooner covering the traditional Sinatra style or trying to be the next Connick, he is his own man."
-- Brenton Plourde : , Jazz Review :
"Russ Lorenson has it all...the voice, the heart, and just enough show business swagger and swing. After his Tony Bennett show has played every city in the country - which it should - he has more than enough creativity and fire to sustain him for a long career in any repertoire he chooses!"
-- Andrea Marcovicci : , Cabaret Legend :
"Russ Lorenson is a performer that is reminiscent of the old greats...His voice transcends mainstream artists and is placed in a category in itself, one where the world of acting and jazz are interchangeable entities in the music spectrum."
-- Jennifer Herrera : , The Juice Weekly :
"Russ is an elegant performer who has faultless musical taste and vocal phrasing. He has a voice that is reminiscent of some of the great singers like Tony Bennett, Chet Baker and a little of Mel Tormé...[he's] brought the crooner style back to the cabaret scene...reminiscent of those singers that I used to hear when the 52nd Street cabarets were the cat's meow.â€
-- Richard Connema : , TalkinBroadway.com :
"...he [brings] a supple voice and strong sense of characterization to all his songs..."
-- John Godfrey : , The Los Angeles Times :
"...Lorenson’s tribute is solid gold."
-- L. Pierce Carson : , Napa Valley Register :
"Lorenson's voice is lighter than Bennett's...a satisfying instrument for the genre of songs dear to the heart of Bennett fans."
-- Peter Leavy : , Cabaret Scenes :
"Lorenson sings these Bennett hits with heart. You can tell that he really is into the music – his soul won’t let him do anything else. I might even go so far as to say that Lorenson is possessed by Bennett’s hits."
-- Lee Hartgrave : , BeyondChron.org :
"...a handsome baritone with a lot of charisma...his adoration for Bennett and that genre of songs is admirable and the ingredients are all there."
-- John Hoglund : , Backstage :
Record Label: LML Music
Type of Label: Indie