What the New York critics are saying about IRIS WILLIAMS…
Ms. Williams
has one of the most striking voices in all of cabaret, a lush dark contralto
with a buzz of a vibrato that is an aural tonic. Even the slangiest
numbers are translated into semi-art songs.
In her most eloquent moments, she stirs up echoes of vocal legends
like Marian Anderson and Kathleen Ferrier. In the strongest numbers
the sheer beauty of her voice took over and lit a steady emotional fire.
Stephen
Holden, New York Times
Iris Williams is back, with impeccable taste and
elegant phrasing, in a voice that suggests a cross between Marian Anderson
and Nina Simone. Astonishing depths of passion that runs the gamut from
playful to arty to dreamy. Make
no mistake, she’s a classy lady with a stylish approach to singing classic
theater songs. In her company there is much pleasure to be
shared by all.
Rex
Reed, New York Observer
A voice that seems to be made out of the rich soil
of her Wales homeland. Her mezzo
is warm and she has a vibrato that suggests caverns of feelings.
David
Finkle, Backstage
Delightful and charming.
Lesley
Alexander, WRTN/WVOX Radio
In this world when luxury
is quickly losing its luster and class has become just another five
letter word with questionable meaning, Iris Williams recreates the magic
and elegance of the cabaret era. Williams’ voice is a cultured mezzo,
intoned with a subtlety and sensitivity that makes one feel that you
are hearing the lyric for the first time.
I’ve seen few performances in the past few years that equal Iris
Williams.
Jay
Walman, WEVD Radio |
