“Connie Evingson’s ‘Some Cats Know’ is an exhilarating, entertaining exposition of her considerable vocal skills…”
July 01, 2000
Dave Nathan
All About Jazz
“An adventurous spirit that knows no boundaries.”
September 1, 2023
Crooners Supper Club
Crooners Supper Club
WTIP featured Connie Evingson in its Minnesota Women of Song series, recognizing her contributions to Minnesota music.
October 3, 2021
WTIP
WTIP
“Even Connie Evingson… seems to take it up yet another notch…”
June 27, 2017
Andrea Canter
Jazz Police
“Sit back and watch her command the stage.”
November 2, 2016
Britt Robson
Star Tribune
“Long regarded as among the top echelon of jazz artists in the Midwest.”
July 16, 2016
Andrea Canter
Jazz Police
A career-spanning feature highlighting Evingson’s gypsy-jazz work, chart success, and international appearances.
2016
Jazz Police
Jazz Police
“one of the most durable and reliable jazz singers performing”
Aug 12, 2015
C. Michael Bailey
All About Jazz
“They put on a great show without being needlessly showy.”
Jun 10, 2015
Dan Bilawsky
All About Jazz
“a balanced blend of masterful instrumentation and pristinely precise vocal phrasing.”
April 21, 2015
Lissette Corsa
JAZZIZ
“Evingson’s sound has grown plumper, richer and warmer.”
Mar 23, 2015
Christopher Loudon
JazzTimes
“her tone is so playful and her phrasing so slippery that she quickly disarms the listener.”
February 2015
Geoffrey Himes
DownBeat
Evingson’s music was praised for its joy, “actual melodies,” and lyrics listeners can understand.
July 28, 2013
Susan Stamberg
NPR / Weekend Edition
Jazz at Lincoln Center selected Connie Evingson as a featured modern-day vocalist for Swinging With The Big Bands.
May 16, 2013
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center
“a very pleasant vocalist who sings in tune and whose phrases flow with natural grace”
Jan–Feb–Mar 2013 issue
Alan Bargebuhr
Cadence Magazine
“A first-class swinger several degrees warmer than Connor…”
Nov 8, 2012
Christopher Loudon
JazzTimes
“There are surprises galore and much to be enjoyed”
Oct 19, 2012
Nicholas F. Mondello
All About Jazz
“Norman Gimbel’s words and Evingson’s voice make for a beautiful marriage”
Sep 30, 2012
Dan Bilawsky
All About Jazz
“Evingson settles into an uncommon comfort level”
Aug 4, 2012
C. Michael Bailey
All About Jazz
“Singer Connie Evingson is a master of thematic programming.”
Jul 30, 2012
C. Michael Bailey
All About Jazz
“A sublime mixture of ice and fire” and “remarkably versatile and determinedly adventurous.”
March 30, 2011
Jon Bream & Chris Riemenschneider
Star Tribune
“The Minneapolis jazz star was wonderful…”
February 16, 2010
Jon Bream
Star Tribune
“Superb Twin Cities jazz thrush.”
December 27, 2009
Jon Bream
Star Tribune
“Evingson has taken a welcome step further by crafting an entire album of Frishberg tunes.”
Aug 1, 2008
Christopher Loudon
JazzTimes
“well sung and appealing.”
June 2008
Joe Lang
Jersey Jazz
“Evingson and Frishberg swing for the fences and knock it out”
Apr 14, 2008
C. Michael Bailey
All About Jazz
“beautifully provocative Gypsy in My Soul”
Apr 17, 2005
C. Michael Bailey
All About Jazz
“Seamless phrasing, smoky resonance and a genuine caring”
Apr 3, 2005
Jim Santella
All About Jazz
“Every time of the year is right for this kind of genuine performance.”
Dec 5, 2003
Jim Santella
All About Jazz
“highly original and vibrant jazz workouts”
Dec 2, 2003
Dan McClenaghan
All About Jazz
Named one of JAZZIZ magazine’s “12 CDs of Christmas 2003.”
2003 holiday selection — no exact issue date
JAZZIZ editors
JAZZIZ
“The vocal similarity between Evingson and the mid-’60s Connor is downright spooky.”
Nov 1, 2003
Christopher Loudon
JazzTimes
“Vivid and accurate expression remains her greatest asset.”
Sep 25, 2003
Jim Santella
All About Jazz
“I was dumbfounded by the style and grace exuded from this recording.”
Aug 25, 2003
C. Michael Bailey
All About Jazz
“My cringe was premature.”
Aug 25, 2003
Dan McClenaghan
All About Jazz
“There is not a bad cut on this album.”
Jul 1, 2000
Dave Nathan
All About Jazz
“Connie Evingson knows her way in and around a tune, no doubt about it.”
Mar 1, 1997
Sunsh Stein
JazzTimes
“a fine future as a performing and recording artist”
Date not listed
Dave Nathan
AllMusic
“does it, and does it well.”
Date not listed
Dave Nathan
AllMusic
“an exhilarating, entertaining exposition of Evingson’s considerable vocal skills”
Date not listed
Dave Nathan
AllMusic
“both entertaining and respectful.”
Date not listed
Scott Yanow
AllMusic
“among the more creatively successful”
Date not listed
Alex Henderson
AllMusic
“a warm voice and a quietly swinging style”
Date not listed
Scott Yanow
AllMusic
“a sweet tone and a flexible style”
Date not listed
Scott Yanow
AllMusic
“Connie Evingson’s excellent interpretation of the 1932 jazz standard ‘Lullaby Of The Leaves’”
Date not listed
Blues & Jazz Club
Facebook
“gave a record crowd a Master Class in jazz tonight at SBCA!”
Date not listed
St. Barnabas Center for the Arts
Facebook
“With her own delicious sense of swing, silken phrasing and sense of adventure…”
Date not listed
Rick Mason
City Pages
“vocal treasure Connie Evingson turns to the smart, sophisticated, witty, and frisky songs…”
Date not listed
Rick Mason
City Pages
“Sure in pitch, a tad smoky in places, razor sharp in articulation” with “an inherent sense of swing that’s dead-center in the pocket.”
Date not listed
Madison Music Collective
Madison Music Collective
