Catherine Russell brings the Swing to Jazz Alley (Seattle Times)

Concert Preview in The Seattle Times by Paul de Barros

If you like swinging, smart vocal jazz, you’ll like Catherine Russell, who also happens to have sparkling stage presence and impeccable jazz heritage.

 "Though I was mightily impressed by Catherine Russell’s way with a vintage song on her 2012 album “Strictly Romancin’,” nothing prepared me for how dynamic she would be on stage at New York’s Winter Jazzfest this past January.

Singing a sexy blues like Lil Green’s “In the Dark” or a barnburner like “Darktown Strutters Ball,” Russell was an absolute powder keg....a rich, caramel alto with theatrical gusto — plus surprising, fun song choices — check out Russell on Tuesday and Wednesday at Jazz Alley."