Jazz Vocalist NYC
Oklahoma
Weaving her richly emotive vocal magic and storytelling skills through the stellar arrangements of Bruce Barth, Silver creates a deeply intimate experience with a generally subtle, jazz chamber feeling. She closes with a sensual, jazzy reprise of the title song, effortlessly melding her passions for Broadway and jazz as if letting the listener know, this is the ultimate expression of herself as an artist.
Jonathan Widran, JW Vibe
Press Reviews
Sound Advice/Oklahoma by Rob Lester
“The heart and essence of Oklahoma! are here, despite the reupholstery. It's daring and different, but the risks in Audrey Silver's personalized Oklahoma pay off. It deserves its own exclamation point to praise it. And that's coming from a devotee of many traditional handlings of this score.”
Wild Mercury Rhythm by C. Michael Bailey
“Audrey Silver provides a thoroughly enjoyable experience with her inventive reading of this musical. Silver takes a deep dive into the musical’s book, reframing the agrarian subject matter as sleek and fresh mainstream jazz exploration. Silver’s voice is the real star here, a solid alto able to repel bullets at perfect pitch.”
Jazz History Online by Thomas Cunniffe
“Silver’s interpretation of the “Oklahoma” score is thoughtful and introspective, but still preserves the warmth and humor of the original. Silver’s vocal delivery on this album is as cozy as an insulated blanket, and the gorgeous arrangements by Bruce Barth only enhance the effect. Silver and Barth’s re-interpretation is an inspiring production of a classic piece of Americana.”
The Whole Note by Lesley Mitchell-Clarke
“A vocal jazz exploration of the show’s most memorable tunes featuring the prodigious talents of NYC-based jazz vocalist Audrey Silver… Silver has put together a phenomenal ensemble. Silver’s warm, mellifluous voice weaves in and out of the familiar melodies – making them her own. Of special mention is a masterful and lilting treatment of the rarely performed, Out of My Dreams. The delicious and languid nature of Silver’s warm and wistful vocals here are reminiscent of the great Irene Kral.”
JW Vibe by Jonathan Widran
“Weaving her richly emotive vocal magic and storytelling skills through the stellar arrangements of Bruce Bath, Silver creates a deeply intimate experience with a generally subtle, jazz chamber feeling. She closes with a sensual, jazzy reprise of the title song, effortlessly melding her passions for Broadway and jazz as if letting the listener know, this is the ultimate expression of herself as an artist.”
