The Lincoln car brand catapulted Kenney into today's jazz vocabulary. A masterful piece of marketing and a surprise gift to jazz fans. In my book Kenney ranks up there with Ella, Billie and Sarah. Just eternally enchanting.
I "discovered" Beverly Kenney about five years ago. Her voice registers a sort of lively melancholy which touches the listener. Many of her renditions end without a resolution--songs like "That's All"--which leaves the audience suspended in her sadness...
As I told you, the commercial got my attention and I wanted to know who "the voice" was. My first thought was Sue Raney, who had a similar style, maybe at a different register. Anyway, thanks for sharing the information, and congratulations on the new article in the New York Post about you and the light you shed on this before now barely known great talent. Judy Dixon Gabaldon
In hindsight, it's clear that the once in history talent of lady Beverly Kenney was sadly lost due to a time when too many mental illnesses were as yet overlooked, misunderstood, stigmatized, and/or all of the above, in order to make a meaningful difference. Just imagine how much more musical magic could have come from this amazing woman were she afforded the thoughtful understanding and guidance that clearly became lost upon her. RIP sweet songbird!
Thanks for sharing Tony!! I hope that your work and this broadcast will help a new generation get to know the genius of Beverly Kenney. Hearing her sing today is such a joy and reminds me of my immediate love for her voice and style when I first heard her recordings in 1957. So sad that her mental health cut short her life. It has taken all these years for us to start to turn our attention to mental health. Let's hope some progress can be made.
Thank you for all the work you’re doing to get this brilliant talent in the consciousness of new generations. Next we need to get her albums Wikipedia pages.
I've found my way here from a Facebook post so thanks Tony. Beverly has a great voice and is incredibly capable with it. Her tone reminds me of Suzanne Vega but less edgy. Would be interesting to hear Suzanne sing a couple of these songs regardless but Beverly has her place in music history and I am in awe
I thought that I knew about most female jazz artists! The first I ever heard of Beverly Kenny was in that auto commercial that featured her recording of It's a lovely Day. It, she, is just wonderful!
The Lincoln car brand catapulted Kenney into today's jazz vocabulary. A masterful piece of marketing and a surprise gift to jazz fans. In my book Kenney ranks up there with Ella, Billie and Sarah. Just eternally enchanting.
Thanks Tony. I adore Beverly.
I am a big Beverly Kenney fan - thank you SO much for continuing to promote this talented singer.
The best I never heard
I "discovered" Beverly Kenney about five years ago. Her voice registers a sort of lively melancholy which touches the listener. Many of her renditions end without a resolution--songs like "That's All"--which leaves the audience suspended in her sadness...
I love this, so much! I'll play it day, and night, non-stop!😍
As I told you, the commercial got my attention and I wanted to know who "the voice" was. My first thought was Sue Raney, who had a similar style, maybe at a different register. Anyway, thanks for sharing the information, and congratulations on the new article in the New York Post about you and the light you shed on this before now barely known great talent. Judy Dixon Gabaldon
In hindsight, it's clear that the once in history talent of lady Beverly Kenney was sadly lost due to a time when too many mental illnesses were as yet overlooked, misunderstood, stigmatized, and/or all of the above, in order to make a meaningful difference. Just imagine how much more musical magic could have come from this amazing woman were she afforded the thoughtful understanding and guidance that clearly became lost upon her. RIP sweet songbird!
Fucking amazing! I discovered Beverly Kenney today and have been listening to her for the rest of the day.
Amazing.... and from my home state NJ. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing Tony!! I hope that your work and this broadcast will help a new generation get to know the genius of Beverly Kenney. Hearing her sing today is such a joy and reminds me of my immediate love for her voice and style when I first heard her recordings in 1957. So sad that her mental health cut short her life. It has taken all these years for us to start to turn our attention to mental health. Let's hope some progress can be made.
Thank you for all the work you’re doing to get this brilliant talent in the consciousness of new generations. Next we need to get her albums Wikipedia pages.
I've found my way here from a Facebook post so thanks Tony. Beverly has a great voice and is incredibly capable with it. Her tone reminds me of Suzanne Vega but less edgy. Would be interesting to hear Suzanne sing a couple of these songs regardless but Beverly has her place in music history and I am in awe
I'm here due to the 2021 Lincoln car ad. What a talent.
I'm buying the Lincoln and all of Beverly's CD's. Thanks Tony, great site.
I thought that I knew about most female jazz artists! The first I ever heard of Beverly Kenny was in that auto commercial that featured her recording of It's a lovely Day. It, she, is just wonderful!
Thank you Tony!