Emy Tseng, a DC-based singer, has made her debut album Sonho (Dream). She is now a leading interpreter of Brazilian and modern jazz. “Emy Tseng has developed a captivating sound rooted in jazz and the sensuous rhythms, melodies, and melodies from Brazil,” Andrew Gilbert, Sonho Liner notes she has the charm, knowledge and technique to make her a serious contender. All About Jazz Dan Bilawsky “Tseng can have a wistful voice or a joyous one depending on the song. She is a natural at pitch and has a lot of nuance. She truly understands Brazilian rhythms and gives them her due. Rad Bennett, Ultra Audio an expressive presentation which is raw, organic, and honest” Brent Black (Critical Jazz) “She’s a master of pitch and has a lot of nuance. She really understands Brazilian rhythms and gives them her due.” Rad Bennett, Ultra Audio Emy, sings in English and Portuguese. She is well-known for her relaxed, romantic music. She performs regularly with DC’s finest jazz and Brazilian musicians. Paula Morelenbaum and Luciana Souza are her musical influences. Emy started playing classical piano when she was four years old and began singing in high school. While pursuing her Math/Physics degree, Emy continued singing in chorus at Brown University. While at MIT she studied classical voice at Longy School of Music, and sang in early music ensembles in New York and Boston. She “discovered” jazz in New York and began her jazz studies with Jay Clayton, a well-known singer. She first heard Paula Morelenbaum and Luciana Souza in New York. After falling in love with Brazilian music, she decided to continue her studies. Sandy Cressman, a singer, was her next teacher. She also studied with Marcos Silva (Flora Purim), a pianist from Brazil.
