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Fern Lindzon’s debut jazz recording, Moments Like These, was released earlier this year to critical acclaim. This CD of duets with, in turn, Don Thompson on vibes, George Koller on bass and Reg Schwager on guitar, features her as a pianist, vocalist, composer, lyricist and arranger. Moments Like These has been aired many times on radio stations across Canada.

Excerpts from reviews:

Clearly Fern Lindzon deserves to be better known on this side of the Canadian border. Moments Like These is a keeper.
LA JAZZ SCENE

Each piece is musically shaped with great warmth and directness.
CBC RADIO 2

Fern Lindzon revealed the breadth of her talents as both singer and pianist with 2008’s Moments Like These, a collection of thoughtful duets with George Koller, Reg Schwager and Don Thompson.
TORONTO LIFE

A tasteful collection of superior lyrics and melodies.
WHOLE NOTE MAGAZINE

Sensational!
David Basskin, "Stolen Moments," JAZZ-FM

The name is new, the CD is great!
Len Dobbin, jazz journalist and host of Dobbin’s Den CKUT, Montreal

A recent acquisition from Fern Lindzon, a pianist/singer from Toronto whose debut release is very impressive, performing duets with some heavy T.O. players - Don Thompson (on vibes), Reg Schwager and George Koller - and definitely holding her own, highly recommended!"
Nou Dadoun, "A Trane," CFRO, Vancouver

Interesting how such a basic set of instruments can create such divergent thoughts and feelings.
NOW MAGAZINE

Lindzon achieves a sense of intimacy on this recording that is pleasing and rare
CODA MAGAZINE

Inspired by Ella
GLOBE AND MAIL FEATURE ARTICLE. Click here to read.

Moments Like These is a welcome introduction to the artistry of Fern Lindzon. And especially for those not familiar with her work, have a listen, immerse yourself in the music, and seize the moments that this album offers. Moments like these don't occur very often.
Keith Wolzinger, KLEZMER PODCAST

Sultry vocal-jazz stylings of another top-notch Toronto-based pianist.
THE LIVE MUSIC REPORT

Complete reviews can be found here.


Moments Like These is available in Toronto at HMV, Indigo Manulife (55 Bloor Street West), and L'Atelier Grigorian (70 Yorkville Avenue).

It can be downloaded from iTunes or purchased online from CD Baby.

…Then there's the Yiddish classic Chiribim…the middle section is infused with great jazz solos by saxophonist Jane Fair and pianist Fern Lindzon…I must mention the outstanding rhythm section…These ladies are terrific! They shift between swing, bulgar, Latin, and contemporary jazz with ease and absolutely nail each style…I really liked the musical arrangements of Fern Lindzon, who has a great understanding of the varied musical styles on the album.

Keith Wolzinger, Sheynville Express, Sisters of Sheynville, Klezmer Podcast, December 2007


Not to be missed is Tisch Nign II, which stands out as a short, sad and beautiful divergent piano composition by Lindzon and should be listened to and absorbed with eyes closed.

Andy Levy-Ajzenkpf, Lithuanian Empire CD a cause for celebration, Canadian Jewish News, August 2007

“…beautiful and pensive hard-bop style jazz piano…Fern Lindzon’s solo performance begins with a short and subtle doina followed by a lovely classical style arrangement with hints of Shostakovitch’s innovative harmonic pairing…great solos by Fern on piano. It’s perfect.”
-Eric Zaidins, The Lithuanian Empire, www.klezmershack.com October 2007
The Sisters of Sheynville CD is available here, and the Lithuanian Empire CD can be purchased here.