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Reviews & Articles

Critical praise, audience response, and feature coverage.

Robin Connell’s work has been recognized for its musical intelligence, warmth, compositional voice, and audience connection.

Robin Connell is nimble at the piano in her clever arrangements.
Anna Kisselgoff · The New York Times
Connell’s compositions captured the essence of urban movement.
David Beach · The Brooklyn Phoenix
On Robin Connell’s very classy album, two tracks stand out — a reharmonized but swinging arrangement of “Summertime,” and a Mingus-like treatment of “Sweet Georgia Brown.”
Jeff Bradley · The Denver Post
Our audience really enjoyed your music and voice. Many people told me they learned a lot about jazz and appreciated your mini-lessons.
Renee Hintz · Michigan Legacy Art Park
The trio added the perfect touch to the party’s ambiance.
Angela Urbanz · Arts Midwest
Your work with the students was exemplary. They enjoyed your rehearsal style and technique, and the results were obviously successful.
Noreen Diamond Burdett · Massachusetts Music Educators’ Association

Featured Articles

Selected media coverage and review highlights.

Cultured article about Robin Connell

Serious and unpretentious

A feature on Robin Connell as musician, teacher, and community leader.

Jazz in the Park review

2017 Jazz in the Park Review

A review from the 2017 festival performance.

Grand Traverse Woman article

Grand Traverse Woman

Feature coverage highlighting Robin’s work and musical presence.