PRESS
"LOVE THIS RECORD 'Storyteller', especially all twists and turns, surprise beginnings and endings, conversations amongst your characters… All essential elements of any good story told. Nine engaging tales here." - Gary Walker WBGO
“I love Iris Ornig's music. Iris is one talented artist. She has produced the album and has written all the songs. Usually that's a recipe for disaster with many artists. But with Iris, she knows exactly what she's doing.” Jazz Wax - Marc Myers
“Taking jazz on a special journey here, her crème can't help but to rise to the top of the real jazz world. A totally tasty treat, this set is a high water mark for current listening dates out to set new standards. Hot stuff.” Midwest Record - Chris Spector
"Iris is an icon to keep an eye on. If there were only 10 future females of jazz, we'd be happy with Iris on bass thanks." - All About Jazz - Fiona Ord-Shrimpton
Salty / Great new release - will definitely play multiple cuts on the show "A Broad Spectrum" - Mary Foster Conklin
Good stuff. Even, way to play, good comps and a tight band. Hard Bop with some fun twists. Harrison and Salty are my current favs. - Michael Ambrosino
The title of the cd says it all. Iris is an extremely, genuinely creative storyteller with her music. What has brought me joy over the decades of being in radio, is the discovery of the younger generation of artists who are taking such marvelous steps with their music. Proof positive the progression and evolution of Jazz is in good hands! -Ron Pelletier
Very Good! My Favorite is Harrison! - Louis Brunet
“...Ornig’s own tunes evidence the attraction to modern pop music. ‘Gate 29’ has Rodriguez virtually singing an infectiously cool melody reminiscent of the likes of ‘Radiohead’, while ‘We shall meet beyond the River’ soars with raw, confessional emotion.” - Shaun Brady
4-star review in downbeat magazine April 2013!
“...’No Restrictions’ is a mature, distinctive and captivating disc. It’s the elegant work of an exceptional artist at the heoght of her powers.” - JAZZIZ Spring 2013 - Hryar Attarian
”Spark of Light” is part of the compilations CD LADIES FIRST in the JAZZIZ Spring 2013 issue!
“...her influences are eclectic, her approach to jazz is straightforward, combining inventive, wistful
melodies...”--Madeleine Elfenbein / New Yorker
“...Iris Ornig is the real deal and No Restrictions easily hits my best 2012 list.” -- Brent Black (Critical
Jazz)
'...What makes Iris exceptional in addition to her strong command of the upright bass, are her original compositions. Iris has a special sensitivity and melodic mellowness that just grabs and hugs you. - Jazz Waxx (Marc Myers)
‘...This well-put-together CD (produced by Ornig) can only increase Ornig’s visibility on the jazz scene as a fresh instrumentalist and composer.’ - The New York City Jazz records (Marcia Hillman)
‘... A bass player that knows how to lead and give everyone room to strut their stuff, Ornig serves up a wonderful set that really delivers the goods throughout.’ - Midwest Record (Chris Spector)
“...This is a gem of a CD in every respect.” -- Ken Franckling’s Jazz Notes
“... No Restrictions is a confident statement from a young talent who showed much promise during my survey of special women jazz instrumentalists three years ago. Iris Ornig is delivering her promise.”- Victor Aaron (Something Else)
“One of 10 Future Female Jazz Star...” -– jazz.com
“During her captivating set, young bassist Iris Ornig focused on original compositions and performed several newer pieces at the Hartford Jazz Festival 2010 that bode well for her future, both as a writer and as a performer” -- Chuck Obuchowski / Hartford Curant
"I absolutely love this CD. It has intelligent, creative arrangements with a diversity that provides interests for a wide spectrum of jazz fans. It is so great to discover someone new to bring a freshness to the sound of radioIO. The tracks of "New Ground" will be on the front burner of radioIO REAL Jazz for a long time.”-- Michael Matheny, Program Director & Host/ radioIO REAL Jazz
"Great stuff!"-- Bob Cochran, Jazz Director / WMPG - Portland, ME
“Speaking of taste, bassist Iris Ornig's New Ground has a gorgeous feel. It's powdery soft and loaded with gentle energy and cat-like exuberance. Ornig has a spiritual sensibility, and her pulse-like bass drives home shrewd originals and cagey harmonies...” -- Marc Myers / Jazzwax
“This album is a nice surprise. It's good to hear a contemporary group that's not just out to peel the paint off the walls. This is a very tasty set.” -- Terry MacDonald, Jazz Director / WSCA - Portsmouth, NH
“I love the bass and female bass players even more and she’s got chops!” -- Elizabeth Farriss, Program Director / KEWU – Spokane, Washington
”Really fine music!”-- Bill King, Producer, Host / ejazzRadio
"Bassist Iris Ornig creates hypnotic harmonies: Especially in a folk ethnic way. She is composing and playing in New York City with a profound harmonic balance." -- Dick Crockett, Host / “The Voice” 88.7 fm
“Iris Ornig is a very talented composer, arranger and Bass player...” -- William Dwyer / Golf Coast Music Review
“New Ground in one word is ‘Elegance’. Superior musicianship, tasteful and beautiful...” -- Echoes / Inside for Independent Artists-blog.discmaker.com
“Ornig's original pieces highlight peaceful settings and convey a smooth landscape...”--Jim Santella / All About Jazz
“Tolle CD!”- Peter Bürli, Redaktionsleiter Jazz / Schweizer Radio DRS2
“Tolle CD!”- Matthias Kirsch, Head of Music / JazzRadio 101.9
“This is a terrific album, full of contrast, but always engagingly music...” Joe Lang, Jazz Journalist
“I love Iris Ornig's music. Iris is one talented artist. She has produced the album and has written all the songs. Usually that's a recipe for disaster with many artists. But with Iris, she knows exactly what she's doing.” Jazz Wax - Marc Myers
“Taking jazz on a special journey here, her crème can't help but to rise to the top of the real jazz world. A totally tasty treat, this set is a high water mark for current listening dates out to set new standards. Hot stuff.” Midwest Record - Chris Spector
"Iris is an icon to keep an eye on. If there were only 10 future females of jazz, we'd be happy with Iris on bass thanks." - All About Jazz - Fiona Ord-Shrimpton
Salty / Great new release - will definitely play multiple cuts on the show "A Broad Spectrum" - Mary Foster Conklin
Good stuff. Even, way to play, good comps and a tight band. Hard Bop with some fun twists. Harrison and Salty are my current favs. - Michael Ambrosino
The title of the cd says it all. Iris is an extremely, genuinely creative storyteller with her music. What has brought me joy over the decades of being in radio, is the discovery of the younger generation of artists who are taking such marvelous steps with their music. Proof positive the progression and evolution of Jazz is in good hands! -Ron Pelletier
Very Good! My Favorite is Harrison! - Louis Brunet
“...Ornig’s own tunes evidence the attraction to modern pop music. ‘Gate 29’ has Rodriguez virtually singing an infectiously cool melody reminiscent of the likes of ‘Radiohead’, while ‘We shall meet beyond the River’ soars with raw, confessional emotion.” - Shaun Brady
4-star review in downbeat magazine April 2013!
“...’No Restrictions’ is a mature, distinctive and captivating disc. It’s the elegant work of an exceptional artist at the heoght of her powers.” - JAZZIZ Spring 2013 - Hryar Attarian
”Spark of Light” is part of the compilations CD LADIES FIRST in the JAZZIZ Spring 2013 issue!
“...her influences are eclectic, her approach to jazz is straightforward, combining inventive, wistful
melodies...”--Madeleine Elfenbein / New Yorker
“...Iris Ornig is the real deal and No Restrictions easily hits my best 2012 list.” -- Brent Black (Critical
Jazz)
'...What makes Iris exceptional in addition to her strong command of the upright bass, are her original compositions. Iris has a special sensitivity and melodic mellowness that just grabs and hugs you. - Jazz Waxx (Marc Myers)
‘...This well-put-together CD (produced by Ornig) can only increase Ornig’s visibility on the jazz scene as a fresh instrumentalist and composer.’ - The New York City Jazz records (Marcia Hillman)
‘... A bass player that knows how to lead and give everyone room to strut their stuff, Ornig serves up a wonderful set that really delivers the goods throughout.’ - Midwest Record (Chris Spector)
“...This is a gem of a CD in every respect.” -- Ken Franckling’s Jazz Notes
“... No Restrictions is a confident statement from a young talent who showed much promise during my survey of special women jazz instrumentalists three years ago. Iris Ornig is delivering her promise.”- Victor Aaron (Something Else)
“One of 10 Future Female Jazz Star...” -– jazz.com
“During her captivating set, young bassist Iris Ornig focused on original compositions and performed several newer pieces at the Hartford Jazz Festival 2010 that bode well for her future, both as a writer and as a performer” -- Chuck Obuchowski / Hartford Curant
"I absolutely love this CD. It has intelligent, creative arrangements with a diversity that provides interests for a wide spectrum of jazz fans. It is so great to discover someone new to bring a freshness to the sound of radioIO. The tracks of "New Ground" will be on the front burner of radioIO REAL Jazz for a long time.”-- Michael Matheny, Program Director & Host/ radioIO REAL Jazz
"Great stuff!"-- Bob Cochran, Jazz Director / WMPG - Portland, ME
“Speaking of taste, bassist Iris Ornig's New Ground has a gorgeous feel. It's powdery soft and loaded with gentle energy and cat-like exuberance. Ornig has a spiritual sensibility, and her pulse-like bass drives home shrewd originals and cagey harmonies...” -- Marc Myers / Jazzwax
“This album is a nice surprise. It's good to hear a contemporary group that's not just out to peel the paint off the walls. This is a very tasty set.” -- Terry MacDonald, Jazz Director / WSCA - Portsmouth, NH
“I love the bass and female bass players even more and she’s got chops!” -- Elizabeth Farriss, Program Director / KEWU – Spokane, Washington
”Really fine music!”-- Bill King, Producer, Host / ejazzRadio
"Bassist Iris Ornig creates hypnotic harmonies: Especially in a folk ethnic way. She is composing and playing in New York City with a profound harmonic balance." -- Dick Crockett, Host / “The Voice” 88.7 fm
“Iris Ornig is a very talented composer, arranger and Bass player...” -- William Dwyer / Golf Coast Music Review
“New Ground in one word is ‘Elegance’. Superior musicianship, tasteful and beautiful...” -- Echoes / Inside for Independent Artists-blog.discmaker.com
“Ornig's original pieces highlight peaceful settings and convey a smooth landscape...”--Jim Santella / All About Jazz
“Tolle CD!”- Peter Bürli, Redaktionsleiter Jazz / Schweizer Radio DRS2
“Tolle CD!”- Matthias Kirsch, Head of Music / JazzRadio 101.9
“This is a terrific album, full of contrast, but always engagingly music...” Joe Lang, Jazz Journalist