Reviews & Radio Appearances

Press Reviews Katriona in JazzUK magazine Jan 2010 ‘Some people have said law’s loss is music’s gain’ Kingston Guardian, 6 November 2008 "Having made two previous albums, opened for George Benson and the James Taylor Quartet, and gigged at such places as the Pizza Express and the Bull’s Head, Katriona Taylor is an experienced singer capable of injecting fresh life into both soul/funk and jazz classics, but on this album she concentrates exclusively on her own material." "Brought up in South London and Portugal (her father is Roger Taylor, the last British tennis player before Tim Henman to reach a Wimbledon semi-final), she is as familiar with Brazilian sounds and rhythms as with the soulful light funk in which she specialises, so her songs draw on both traditions, her debt to singers such as Randy Crawford and Minnie Riperton most easily discernable in her clear, flexible, sensuous voice, but her Brazilian interests leavening the mix slightly, bringing a fresh brightness and ease to her delivery that sits well with her jazz-based but versatile backing band: pianist John Crawford, bassist Davide Mantovani, guitarist Guillermo Hill and drummer Chris Nickolls." "With a studio set (comprised mainly of immediately accessible love songs winsomely delivered) supplemented by a bonus live track, ‘Precious Time’, recorded at the Pizza Express in January 2008, this is an attractive, lively album that will please Taylor’s admirers." CD review by Chris Parker, The Vortex Read it here. "A remarkable singer and charismatic performer. Great compositions". Tony Coe (legendary British Saxophonist). Her voice is sultry, soulful and well enunciated and as a writer she has a way with a melody. Her excellent musicians lay down a mean soul / jazz / funk groove that complements Taylor’s smouldering vocals superbly. This is the kind of stuff championed by Michael Parkinson. Ian Mann, thejazzmann.com "(Katriona) didn't disappoint... shades of Norah Jones, Sade, Carol King." Holt Chronicle, Norfolk. Read it here. Diary Page, Daily Mail. Read it here. "Taylor to blaze her own trail in the jazz community." The Kingston Guardian. Read it here. "Taylor made to be jazz superstar." The Richmond Informer. Read it here. "I'm glad to see Katriona working the classiest London venues (and of course they're fortunate in getting such an attractive performer to visit!!)" Campbell Burnap. "Katriona has wowed audiences at venues and festivals across the UK with her blend of Jazz, Latin and Soul." My Merton. Read it here. "Local girls made good" Wimbledon Guardian. Read it here. "Katriona was right to forsake matters legal for things vocal" Read it here. "Katrina's version of Fever is steaming!" Liane Carroll. "A Kat who purrs - no wonder George Benson offered her the stage" London Informer. Read it here. "Katriona's style is warm and seductive, she transforms songs in ways that communicate to music lovers of 2006" Time and Leisure Group article Read it here. "Ex-lawyer with a brief to perform" Kensington Informer. Read it here. "Wimbledon chance for Katriona". Daily Mail. Read it here. "Things are hotting up for jazz singer Katriona Taylor". Kingston Guardian. Read it here "Her mixture of Jazz and Brazilian grooves and reinterpreted classics like her winning take on Beach Boys anthem - God Only Knows, is winning her plaudits". West London Guardian. Read it here. "Highly attractive, self-penned material by fast rising jazz talent." (Chelsea Festival Guide) "Katriona has gained plaudits from all over the music world", Henry Kelly, BBC Radio Berkshire "A lyrical and smoky voice, perfect for today's jazz." (Charles Miller - composer and Musical Director, London School of Musical Theatre). "Kat's labour of love" (Preview from the Wandsworth News. Click here) Review from Richmond Times. Click here. "I saw the show and I loved her voice" George Benson. "...the freshness and warmth of an appealing voice...club promoters might like to keep an eye on the progress of this mettlesome young woman." (Reginald Brace - Yorkshire Post) "By the end of her two hour performance, Katriona Taylor had her 100-plus audience eating out of her hand. They rose to their feet, demanded an encore." (Nigel Reynolds - review in The Daily Telegraph of one of Katriona's performances at Pizza on the Park). Read the full review (in pdf format) here. "...a masterclass in performance and stagecraft." A review written for the Kensington Times by Kieran Karr. Read it here. "She has a great voice." (Tim Henman - international tennis champion)

Radio Appearances

BBC Norfolk - Roy Waller afternoon show - extended interview and airplay of "I need You" & Lovin' You Baby. Listen here: Part 1. Part 2. BBC Norfolk - Sunday Afternoon Show - Interview with presenter Maggie Secker. Airplay of "You Make Me". BBC Kent - Drivetime. Kent's Unsigned - a review from Phil Harrison "... a very classy jazz singer". Airplay of "The Bitter End" KMFM - Drive Time Show - Presented by James Dean - Interview and airpplay of "Lovin' You Baby". BBC Radio Berkshire - Interview by Henry Kelly and airplay of "Play Me that Song". Kiss FM Algarve - Interview by presenter Owen Gee and airplay of "You are My Melody" & "I Need You" from "Precious Time". Radio Wimbledon 87.7FM - airplay "The Things That We Forgive".