Yes, we do have a lot of CDs to get through, but this one is so beautiful, so
sophisticated and lush in its production and so heavenly in its effect on the
listener, you’d think there would have been some kind of glow coming off it.
It feels like the vibes of Carole King, Norah Jones, and Tori Amos got mixed in the studio and wrapped in Greer’s dark velvet voice. This is the most sophisticated, warm and seductive of piano-fueled jazz/pop. It should be played in concert halls with tapestries draped everywhere and scented candles on the piano. It should be played in art galleries during evening showings.
She is always wandering. exploring, playfully slipping into corners and reappearing elsewhere, leaving hints of sandalwood and sage in her wake.
-Indie-Music.com
Jennifer Greer is not only a talented singing piano player, but she's equally gifted in the songwriting and arranging department. Beautiful melodies carried on by Greer's gorgeous voice transcends the boundries of genre and age. The result is nothing short of stunning on her new album "the Apiary." These songs are destined for worldwide download.
-Metronome magazine
This woman has one of those passionate voices that seems suited to any kind of music she could ever want to sing. Armed with her piano and back-up band, Greer takes on the world of jazz and pop with flawless clarity.
Distinct moods to each of her songs from languid to aggressive, a complex texture that only gets better with each listen; the Apiary is a stellar performance from start to finish.
-Delusions of Adequacy
Jennifer Greer, an accomplished pianist/singer/songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts, sent in this extraordinary project. The jazzy/ambient flavored songs on her sophmore project combine superb musicianship with superior songwriting skills that are a punctuated by her cogent lyrics and an emotionally stimulating voice; a proven formula for critical acclaim. Phenomenal piano playing that transcends proficiency; Jennifer's heart seems to be connected to the piano keys through her fingers which are sure to strike the emotions of anyone who listens. The first track, "Honey Bee," showcases an adroit talent at incorporating multiple melodies and alternative hooks; a technique that she uses throughout the CD. The plush harmonies and provocative guitar playing enhance the listening experience while setting the tone for the brilliance that follows. Jennifer's deep repertoire, distinctive voice, and strong identity will easily put her on the "most likely to succeed" list of industry folks who know true talent and recognize commercial viability; a feat she achieved with a self-produced project.
-The Muse's Muse
First class songs, beautiful arranged. If you´re searching for for fresh piano pop edged in Jazz and Blues, take your chance and buy this cd as fast as you can. Her voice is balm for the soul. People who like the music of Tori Amos should listen to her music. This is a perfect album from start to finish.
-Joerg (Reviewer from Germany)
These songs are well written and expertly performed. The piano playing is beautiful as is Greer's voice. The production is great as well. This is a class act.
-Collected Sounds
"Jewel Machine is a stunning, sweeping showcase of passion and beauty. Greer is, beyond the shadow of a doubt, a marvelous pianist. Her genuine strength lies in developing sleek, funky, fluctuating musical petterns that show off a pianist influenced by more than the typical assortment of keyboard-based favorites. Backed by an unassuming rhythm section, Greer's piano shares the spotlight with her gorgeous voice, a voice which harnesses a sensual warble...and it's own distinct, sophisticated tonality. The tracks on Jewel Machine contain lyrics that are not only melodically appealing, but outwardly intelligent and wonderfully articulate. Greer's passion and eloquence are constantly apparent, regardless of the song's tempo or style."
-Ashley Petkovski, The Muse's Muse
With coherent lyrics that separate Greer from the latest herd of pretentious lady musicians, a siren’s voice with more range than Reggie Miller, a thicker sound than many six piece bands can achieve.
-The Homelander
Based on her seven-song EP, Jewel Machine, Jennifer Greer shares more than a little with Tori Amos. She is a piano-playing singer-songwriter with a range encompassing blues to folk to dark, pop-rock tunes. But underneath her piano music, accompanied only by drums, she favors the syncopated rhythms of funk and hip-hop. If you did not listen closely to her lyrics, her sweet, luscious soprano -- perfect accompaniment to her lush, classically-influenced keyboard work -- could delude you into thinking her songs were not full of steamy angst and erotic tension (Why can't you hear me/Do I have to do a birthday striptease?).
The 30-year-old Greer, who lives in the Pioneer Valley, is a native of New York who studied piano as a child. By the time she was 12, poetry had replaced piano as her main passion. After she completed her undergraduate degree at Sarah Lawrence College she continued to publish poetry in various journals, before settling in Northampton and picking up where she left off on the piano. She now combines the poetic impulse with the pianistic, and she will bring both to the stage tomorrow night at Red (442-0313) in Pittsfield.
-Seth Rogovoy, Berkshire Eagle
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