Like a Circle in a Spiral, The Whole Note, September 2, 2014 by Stuart Broomer Fern Lindzon is a rare jazz singer, her strong identity based on nuanced expression, a clear, almost silky voice, and a freedom from the collections of mannerisms that many jazz singers use to distinguish themselves. Instead, her work seems to […]

Like a Circle in a Spiral, !earshot, August 28, 2014 by Shelley Gummeson Elizabeth Barrett Browning said, in her letters to R.H. Horne in 1839, “the luck of the third adventure is proverbial’. Juno Award-nominated singer and pianist Fern Lindzon’s third recording Like a Circle in a Spiral is indeed an adventure in song. She […]

Like a Circle in a Spiral CD Review, Los Angeles Jazz Scene, Aug 2014 by Scott Yanow Fern Lindzon is a major singer and pianist based in Toronto. She is an excellent harmonically-advanced pianist who has a haunting voice and a subtle but modern style. On her third CD as a leader, Like A Circle […]

Like a Circle in a Spiral, CD Review The Senior Times, Montreal July 16, 2014 by Irwin Block This 11-song collection reveals the growing confidence and expanded scope of singer/pianist Fern Lindzon. On this, the third CD by the classically trained Toronto artist, we hear a more nuanced vocal treatment than on previous recordings, with […]

Thank you, Kathryn Kates and The Canadian Jewish News, May 28, 2014 Please click on the link below to read the feature article about my new CD, how I think about lyrics and arranging and about my chance encounter with Ron Sexsmith aboard the JUNO train…. Thanks also to all the radio stations that have […]

Like a Circle in a Spiral CD Review: newcanadianmusic.ca May 08, 2014 by Kerry Doole Fern Lindzon is one of the most adventurous and accomplished vocalists, pianists and songwriters on the T.O. jazz scene, and she has a JUNO nomination (in 2012, for the superb Two Kites) to prove it. She comes up with another […]

Thank you, Kerry Doole and New Canadian Music for reviewing Like a Circle in a Spiral. “Fern Lindzon is one of the most adventurous and accomplished vocalists, pianists and songwriters on the T.O. jazz scene, and she has a JUNO nomination (in 2012, for the superb Two Kites) to prove it. She comes up with […]

I had a really fun chat with Ted Woloshyn and Bill King on Talk Radio 1010 today. We chatted about my new release, bookstores, arranging, silent movies and teaching. They even played a few excerpts. Have a listen over here. 

I’m super excited to be releasing my new CD, Like a Circle in a Spiral, on May 8! I have so many people to thank for their beautiful contributions to this project: George Koller for your excellence as a producer, musician and human being; David French, Michael Davidson and Nick Fraser for your stunning playing; Jeremy Darby […]

my warmest wishes for a fabulous holiday season. Be safe, happy and warm with friends and family. Here’s to a wonderful, peaceful, healthy and fulfilling 2014 Thursday, December 12 at La Soirée Friday, December 13 at Pantages Martini Bar Saturday, December 14 at Pantages Martini Bar Saturday, January 11 at Chalkers Pub Sunday, January 19 […]