Reviews & Quotes

"There are many talented female jazz oriented singers active today.  Three singers who do not have household names but display strong potential are covered in this review.  Mary Ellen Spann who is from Texas just contributed one song (Guess I Lost Me for Awhile) to Little Red Robin, and instead concentrates on invigorating standards.  Little Red Robin is easily recommended to listeners wanting to explore the music and fresh voices of three singers who deserve to be much better known."  Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene

 "Mary Ellen Spann has a singular talent in caressing a ballad and putting her own individual stamp upon it.  She has a knack for picking great old songs but doing them in a thoroughly contemporary way.  It is a pleasure to promote the career of a fine singer - definitely someone who deserves national attention and should be noticed by anyone who enjoys good music."   Jim Clark, Jazz Music Director/Host, South Dakota Public Radio Network, Vermillion, South Dakota

“Spann’s delivery is light, well-phrased and effective; she knows her way around the pieces and she knows how to sell them.  You could play this for your next sophisticated house party — you know, the ones with martinis and college professors — and it would go over gangbusters, at least until the rabble-rousers demanded you put Brubeck on the hi-fi.  Philistines.  In all:  Lovely voice, good musical selections, a fine time in the land of pop standards.  Take one Little Red Robin and call me in the morning.”  John Scalzi, IndieCrit.Com

“Our listeners would be pleased if we played almost non-stop Mary Ellen Spann.  Mary Ellen’s voice and stylings belie her tender years.”  Rambo KUOO, University of Okoboji, Iowa

“Mary Ellen sings with a warm smile as though she had a secret she is willing to share with you.”  Alan Lambert, KBEZ, Tulsa OK

“In a world filled with many talented vocalists, Mary Ellen stands out.”  Gary Joe, formerly with Concord Records