What a great article on Mandy Harvey. You can just feel the heart she gives to her music. A true celebration of the art.
Chas Hunker

Great album. Great talent.

Glad to see JazzTimes taking notice of Mandy Harvey!

Mandy, looking forward to more and more great music from you!

Andy O'Dower

With all due respect, "terrific" is an understatement when you describe the vocal beauty that is Mandy Harvey. This young lady is an amazing, special talent, evoking memories of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn, but through her own distinct and unique style that delivers a fresh, delightful interpretation of the great jazz classics. These are the kind of timeless tunes I cut my teeth on growing up in New Orleans, and Mandy brings them to life in a whole new way. When you toss in the uber-smooth stylings of Mark Sloniker and company, this album is a total joy for every follower of great music. It's a "must" for anyone's collection!
Wayne D'Antoni

Beautiful! I love the Richard Rodgers lyric! Its a perfect song for Mandy. She is a truly gifted artist and a lovely young woman with a generous heart and a rare passion for life. I love what she does with a lyric and a melody. The honest fragility will always be there in her most intimate ballads, but her next album will be a reflection of where she is now, including a strong rendition of "Cry Me a River." Congratulations to Mandy and Greg on your upcoming wedding. Wishing you many years of love songs!--Cynthia Vaughn

Mandy Harvey is an amazingly talented woman with a heart of gold. What an inspiration she is to young women. She teaches us that music truly comes from the heart. Way to go! I am so happy for all you have accomplished and welcome to our family!

"Smile" is absolutely remarkable, I cannot wait to hear more from mandy!

Mandy is an amazing inspiration that surpasses any doubt. Her passion for what she does is evident in each note she gives us. I cannot wait for her next cd to be released! Keep Smilin' Mandy, you sure are making us Smile :O) Thanks, a million!

A star is born in Mandy Harvey's Smile album. Congratulations Mandy!

Mandy is such an inspirational singer. I'm amazed by her, and can't wait to see what she does next. Thanks for sharing your gift with us, Mandy!

I have known Mandy since her high school days and her remarkable voice then, she continues to amaze me with her beautiful voice. She is very talented and has had, and will continue to have a passion for music that shows that the music is truly in her heart! Her CD is just one great song after another - simply BEAUTIFUL - like her!

mello beautiful and sweet. relax with this one.

Mandy Harvey Bland is a remarkable young woman who is a continuous inspiration to many people, deaf and hearing alike. On top of her beautiful voice, sophisticated interpretations, and inner beauty, is a woman of great character and talent. I can't wait for her next album!

What an extraordinary artist. There is so much emotion behind the voice, it is truly captivating. This young woman has a beautiful spirit!!

Mandy is such an amazing person and talent. I can't wait for the future to hear her grow even more (although she's already more than incredible) in her talent.

Mandy is an amazingly talented woman, and her singing is breathtaking. She's an inspiration to us all. If you haven't yet heard her sing, you are definitely missing out!

Mandy has jazz stylings and interpretations reminiscent of Billie Holiday- but with Alison Krauss tones. The way she interprets "Smile" and "What a Wonderful World" are just stunning.

What I am most excited about is that Mandy is a terrific *songwriter*!! We just wrote a song together for the next album and she is amazing. She has a natural instinct for songwriting.

Her phrasing is impeccable. Actually, her innate ability for phrasing reminds me of Eva Cassidy- she's THAT GOOD!

Thanks for a great article, JazzTimes.

Beautiful!

This is my all time favorite Jazz singer albums. Mandy's light but soulful voice, and heartfelt interpretations make me smile every time I listen to it.

Even my 12 year old daughter loves it.

with a voice like silk, Mandy steals the heart of everyone in the room when she sings. Her playfulness and honesty are entrancing.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mandy in person at Jay's Bistro. I wasn't informed that she was deaf, but I was surprised when I recognized the deaf equivialnt of applause rising in the air after each performance. I knew that her soon-to-be husband was there, (as I was informed of that much) and noticed that he was speaking entirely in sign language, but it didn't mean much to me. And then, at the end of the night, it became clear to me, that the beautiful singer on the podium, was in fact deaf. I loved her music already, she was peppy, exciting, and her voice rivaled that of other recent jazz artists such as Jane Moneheit.

When I got home that evening, I immediately downloaded her album. The next day, I played it in the car for some of my friends, and they were all amazed.

I love the album! It's in one of my playlists and is always bound to come up at parties. It's ALWAYS a crowd pleaser!

Mandy Harvy is one of the best jazz singers I've ever heard! And she's just as amazing live!

I've had the pleasure of playing trumpet with Mandy the past few months. Her singing is amazing. Obviously, she has perfect pitch. But, it's more than perfect. It oozes with stylish inflections that are nicely balanced with her perfect sense of time and dynamics. Her stage presence is inspiring.

Mandy is an amazing singer and an amazing person. It is about time that she is being recognized for her talents; what she has versus what she may lack. She is a strong woman and should be seen live if given the chance. Her voice strikes a chord within your soul.

I love Mandy's voice, she's always been a wonderful singer and I get such a happy feeling when I listen to her sing. I'm so happy for you that you have come so far Mandy!

This is a wonderfully written article and I love your eloquent description of the amazingly talented Mandy Harvey. I am anxiously awaiting her next album.

Mandy is an amazing musician with a beautiful voice. Pick up her album and you'll know for yourself.

This is just the beginning; I'm looking forward to hearing what she does next!!!!!

Mandy's voice is amazingly beautiful. I always love hearing her.

Mandy is a rare talent with great sensitivity and fine musicianship. She is a delight!

Mandy Harvey's first album is amazing. To have perfect pitch without hearing yourself is quite a gift. This is a light and relaxing album that has me looking forward to the next one! I haven't seen Mandy in years. I wish I could see her sing now!

Mandy is as wonderful a person as she is a singer! Her first album definitely gives one reason to Smile. Can't wait to hear more from you Mandy.

Fantastic story, looking forward to hearing the album.

You are amazing, Mandy! When will your next CD be released? I can't wait.

Mandy Harvey is a one of a kind young woman who has surpassed so much, yet is still singing to show others what one person can do. I have not enjoyed jazz in the past, but after I saw and heard her perform I have become a jazz fan. Keep going girl.....