Album Notes

“I was instantly smitten with the Follen Angels and their unique
presentation of music. The group has the robust talent of a big band
coupled with the intimate charm and allure of a glamorous piano bar
entertainer from a sequined era. All in all, it was a toe tapping good
time that made me want to don an evening gown, color my lips ruby
red and sip a bubbly glass of champagne.”
(Stacey Marcus, the Marblehead Reporter)


The Follen Angels provide fresh arrangements to familiar classics that not only entertain, but enlighten the audience. The group plays exceptionally well together: Hildy Grossman provides a powerful yet smooth as silk lead vocal. Drummer Ken Dantzig plays from whisper soft to Buddy Rich hard solo, always in time, always in the pocket. Pianist and support vocalist Reiko Tanaka provides a beautiful harmony and unique style all her own. Together with their bass player Nick Thibault and horns by Rick Stone, they make the perfect quintet. Their repertoire sounds unique and fresh, not dated. Gershwin never sounded so good with a twist of funk. This was the most fun I've had in the cabaret in a long time. The Follen Angels are a must see!

Andy Skurow
Producer, New York City 2009

The Follen Angels, international cabaret and jazz
recording artists, have filled concert halls and radio
airwaves and continue to draw enthusiastic audiences.
They have performed at many of the premiere venues,
including Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, Mechanics
Hall in Worcester, Danny’s Skylight Room and the
Metropolitan Room in NYC.
“Heavenly sounds.”
(June Wulff, Boston Globe)