“Best of all is McGarry’s sense of musical authenticity, beautifully blended with her always original musical vision. It’s a rare combination from a singer who deserves a far wider hearing.” - Los Angeles Times 5/29/05

“A bold, brave adventurer, Mc Garry has, by opting for the musical road less traveled, placed herself firmly on the path to ever-widening critical and popular success.” - JAZZTIMES MAGAZINE, 6/05

“Kate McGarry scores a big one with Mercy Streets, making this recording one of the most important vocal recordings of the year.” - ALL ABOUT JAZZ.com, 4/18/05

“Mercy Streets is a quiet gem that has great emotional depth." - HARTFORD COURANT, 4/14/05 “Think Eva Cassidy reborn.” -The Philadelphia Inquirer 5/05

“Contemporary jazz singers take their ideas from all over and McGarry, one of the music’s most valued newcomers, hits Broadway for this overt song of seduction. Tango anyone? - VH1.com Top Ten Editors Picks 5/11/05

“By the time Bjork's ‘Joga’ hits with a headlong whoosh you'll be ready to follow her wherever she leads.” - TIME OUT NEW YORK, 4/13/05

“McGarry handles it all with great technical aplomb, but more important is the fact that her performances ring with honesty…they resonate in the listener’s mind long after the last note has stopped ringing.” - JAZZITUDE.COM 4/13/05

“Organic…genre-defying…a beautiful album…” - ALL ABOUT JAZZ N.Y. April 2005 “The charming new Mercy Streets moves from Bjork to Peter Gabriel with the naturalism you'd expect from a song-savvy thirtysomething with good taste. Of course, these pop moves don't mean I'm any less impressed with her voice 'n rhythm section romp through 'But Not For Me'.” -THE VILLAGE VOICE, 4/13/05 “As a jazz singer McGarry's the real deal, without recalling anyone else.” -IRISH TIMES, 4/13/05

“McGarry has crafted starkly effective arrangements, treating contemporary pop tunes with the same care as American Songbook jewels.” - SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 4/22/05 You’ll find shades of Suzanne Vega and Rickie Lee Jones in her voice; you’ll also find some of the highest refinements of great jazz singing. - NEW YORK TIMES 4/15/05