What others say about Russ Lorenson...
The Press:
"There is nothing wrong with a little bit of Tony
Bennett. Vocalist Russ Lorenson is proof that a little bit of Bennett can
really do a lot...Lorenson is not just a crooner covering the traditional
Sinatra style or trying to be the next Connick, he is his own man.
Lorenson’s baritone is almost like an instrument. It's richness, combined
with his vocal phrasing is impeccable."
-Brenton
Plourde,
Jazz Review
"Russ Lorenson is a performer that is reminiscent of
the old greats...His voice transcends mainstream artists and is placed in a
category in itself, one where the world of acting and jazz are
interchangeable entities in the music spectrum."
-Jennifer
Herrera,
The Juice Weekly
“Not only does Lorenson have the soul of the greats –
Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and other dream crooners of the 50’s, 60’s and
70’s – he has the band with him to really bring those decades to
life...He was just tremendous.”
-Lee Hartgrave,
BeyondChron.org
“Russ is an elegant performer who has faultless musical
taste and vocal phrasing. He has a voice that is reminiscent of some of
the great singers like Tony Bennett, Chet Baker and a little of Mel Tormé.”
-Richard Connema,
TalkinBroadway.com
"...a handsome baritone with a lot of charisma...the ingredients are
all there."
-John
Hoglund. Backstage
"Mr. Lorenson's superb vocals and easy-going manner made for an hour of
pure entertainment."
-Stu Hamstra. Cabaret
Hotline Online
"...he [brings] a supple voice and strong sense of
characterization to all his songs."
-John Godfrey. The Los Angeles Times
"…[his] relaxed, easy deliveries…seem natural and
heartfelt..."
-Anne
Marie Welsh, San Diego Union-Tribune
“…irresistible..."
-Jennifer
Poth, The Coronado Journal
Other Artists/Performers:
"Russ Lorenson has it all...the voice, the heart, and just
enough show business swagger and swing. After his Tony Bennett show has played
every city in the country - which it should - he has more than enough creativity
and fire to sustain him for a long career in any repertoire he chooses!"
-Andrea
Marcovicci, "Queen of Cabaret"
"...a fearless singer who can sing to the rafters
and then turn around and sing to only you...
-Anna
de Leon, Jazz Legend
"A SPECTACULAR show by a SPECTACULAR singer!"
-Sue
Matsuki, Multiple MAC Award winning vocalist
"An absolute knock-out of a show! A crooner with an edge,
Russ Lorenson's music will melt your heart. Russ is the new guy to keep your eye
on!"
-Shawn
Ryan, Cabaret Entertainer, 2005 MAC Award nominee
"Russ Lorenson has the kind of pure, swinging tenor that is
perfectly suited to the Great American Songbook and to the best of the musical
theater repertoire. His engaging personality and good sense of humor always
shine through; he 'takes the stage' and makes the audience feel they have landed
in exactly the right place at the right time."
-Lua
Hadar, elegant chanteuse and hilarious comedienne
"Russ Lorenson is a pure joy on any stage! He has such a
warm, rich, relaxed voice that when he sings a ballad, you imagine being with
your lover in front of a cozy winter fire...and when he swings, you want to hit
the clubs and dance the night away!"
-Terese
Genecco, 2007 Backstage Bistro Award winner, 2006 MAC Award Nominee & 2003 San Francisco
Entertainer of
the Year
'Why do the wrong people travel, instead of staying in
town to see Russ Lorenson's show? Because they don't know how much fun they
will have at this festive, fresh, musical trip around the globe with this
lovely crooner!'
-Shaynee Rainbolt,
2008 MAC Award winning songwriter, 33 Jazz Recording Artist
"Oh my god! This guy has been shot out of a cannon and
is non-stoppable! Check him out!"
-Linda Kosut,
2008 Backstage Bistro Award winner
Audience Members:
“All I can say is terrific venue, terrific band, and you made me never want
to leave San Francisco!”
-Chuck Nelson, San Francisco
"I felt like you were talking to me with the songs..."
-Laura Lutz, San Francisco
"From your song choices to your intriguing and toe-tapping arrangements, from
your smooth delivery to your kick-ass band, it was just a great show!"
-Michael Austin, San Francisco
"Don't you dare leave San Francisco - EVER!"
-Christopher Copeland, San Francisco
“The performance was fabulous! Loved your stories, songs, the
band - it was just great!”
-Amanda King, San Francisco
"This is so clearly what you were meant to do!"
-Dan Geller, San Francisco
