Bethany wild

Whether interpreting the standards or presenting her own material, all of it was classic Bethany. Her voice is a friendly instrument that delivers effortlessly all the way, hinting at and toying with the melody, growling and soaring, totally at ease with not knowing exactly what's coming next. A mature and confident artist who can swing like crazy on the up tempo material, and still caress every nuance from the ballads {“Body and Soul” was especially lovely), she brought both complete respect and a sense of humor to every note she sang.

Still I admit I happen to have a bias for Ms. Wild’s original tunes. She is an amazing songwriter with an uncanny knack of throwing together a catchy tune and an irresistible lyric, like a natural born chef who cooks without a recipe--she‘s just got it like that.
Whether her songs are humorous and witty, or hauntingly profound--her unique and lofty musical observations tied to the tale of song--her voice needs to be heard, whether through her own very lovely one or many others.

Later that evening, I felt, when I emerged from the dark basement nightclub into the unseasonably mild winter night, that I had already experienced a breath of fresh air. If the opportunity arises to catch this beautiful force of nature sing live, do not hesitate to take it!
-Linda Reynolds-