Virtual concert for Smith Memorial Playground! 

Thrilled to be part of Philly's Smith Memorial Playground's new Virtual Concert Series called, PlayJam! Join Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats  as well as the FABULOUS Mista Cookie Jar on Thursday, September 10th from 4pm to 5pm for tons of fun! Here's an amazing write up on the Philly Inquirer:

https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/smith-playground-fringe-festival-ants-on-a-log-young-naturalist-20200906.html

Mummy Masks 

So grateful to all the friends and family who joined us this morning for our show for the Brooklyn Public Library Summer Reading Program! One of the story songs we performed today was My Mommy is A Mummy! :D Here's a printable mask if you'd like your own.

 

 

Helping Puerto Rico! 

Happy New Year, my dear friends. 

It's been a rough start for may in Puerto Rico as they experienced devastating earthquakes just last week. They are still recovering from Hurricane Maria and could really use help. It's because of this, I'm dedicating my Day of Service to benefit Hispanic Federation, who have people on the ground in PR right now.

Join me on Monday, January 20th at 11am at Lark for my Spanish sing along to benefit Puerto Rico!


NEW song for Halloween! "Flick of My Wrist" 

Flick of My WristHappy HAPPY Release Day! Enjoy our newest musical offering for Halloween, "Flick of My Wrist"!

Tells the story of a young witch who wanted to have a little too much fun and she pays the price in the end! A cautionary tale of power and greed, delivered with a surprising maelstrom of orchestral fun!

Available at the Joy Store • Amazon • iTunes

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Happy Halloween!!

Boston, here we come! 

Come catch us at one of our 3 Boston area shows with a fabulous trio performance featuring my littlest jazz cat, Darius on cello!

Tuesday, July 16th - Bergin Park - Cambridge, MA

Wednesday, July 17th - Manchester by the Sea Library - Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Wednesday, July 17th - Cary Memorial Library - Lexington, MA

 

Click for more info on our events page. See you soon!
“Best New Latin Kids Music”

— Billboard – September, 2018

“Lively and exuberant.”

— Midwest Book Review

“A breezy, cheerful sprint through the jazzy reveries of your children’s minds”

— Geek Dad

“Exceptional collection”

— Parents' Choice Awards

“This is a solid introduction to jazz music for the whole family”

— Top 10 2018 – School Library Journal

“Think Squirrel Nut Zippers for the younger set.”

— Red Tricycle

 
 
“Thematically they salute Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s with music that’s part trad-jazz, part klezmer and all part-tay.” – Randy Lewis, LA Times
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"Building with fresh excitement that spills over into each tune, Kalantari’s original songs and musical disposition are all befitting of the exclamation mark in the title." – Family Music n' Arts
 
“It’s the Holidays! is the perfect start to ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’” – Veronica, Kids Rhythm and Rock
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“Before you know it, you’ll be creating your own second line parade in your living room. I encourage you not to resist that urge!” – Anouck Iyer, Eat the Marshmallow
 
“The holidays...are not just about one day for one culture, according to Lucy Kalantari, it's that nostalgic time of year full of memory making.” – Skeebop

 

“You’ve never heard a Thanksgiving song quite like this one!” - Meghan Brown, New York Family 
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Big Things 2016/2017

Red Tricycle“From lullabies to birthdays to gardening, this sweet round up is some of the best jazz music for kids around, with smooth vocals from a bygone era and upbeat jazzy fun.” – Amber Guetebier, Red Tricycle
(Read full review)

 “'Balloon' is quite simply the greatest song ever in the history of the world.” –Kathy O'Connell, WXPN KidsCorner
(Read full review)



Big Things - Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award, 2016
“Lucy Kalantari plays roaring 20's style jazz, with a fine voice that recalls both Billie Holiday and the Andrew Sisters.” –Lahri Bond, Parents’ Choice Foundation
(Read full review)


MrJeff2000
Lucy Kalantari and All That Jazz
“Lucy's voice (and instrumentation) is like a gramophone playing from the past.” –Jeffrey Cohen
(Read full review)

Lucy’s style is inspirational, quirky, and filled with passion. – Indi, [KID]Independent
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Kids Music and Mindfulness (Click to read full article!)



2014/2015


The Best Kids Music of 2014
"The best jazz album of the year brings forth the roaring 20′s with no prohibition on juice boxes." –Jeff Bogle
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Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award
"Her laid-back vocals are reminiscent of jazz divas such as Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, or even Jackie Allen. There is a nice, 1920's Ragtime flair to the album; from the joyful title track, to the sweet song of gratitude "The Only Thing," and the Sinatra-like "Way With Me." –Lahri Bond
Full Article


Monday Kids Music Review :: End Your Summer Jazz Style with Jazzy Ash & Lucy Kalantari
"If you like rich, classic style jazz you’ll love Lucy Kalantari’s voice.  She channels the great sounds of old, with her slightly raspy melodic sound." –Jennifer
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Kids Can Groove
Check this out: “Pockets Full of Joy” – Lucy Kalantari
"Meet Lucy Kalantari, a New York-based singer-songwriter who has a dazzling voice reminiscent of notables like Bessie Smith, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald." –Rebecca Yorn Allison
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1920s inspired ditties - Pockets Full of Joy
"I urge you to take a listen, especially if you adore a 1920s inspired jazzy sound with oodles of whimsy, and a rich, warm sound that is (just as the title suggests) full of joy. I’m smitten as a kitten with big ball of yarn." –Indi
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Lucy Kalantari's Pockets Full of Joy ~ Children's Music Review
"We are happy to have listened and experienced Kalantari's powerful and love filled songs." –Melissa G.
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Lucy Kalantari’s Pockets Full of Joy CD
"...I appreciated the fact that Lucy has an entire CD that celebrates the small moments of life as a mom. This CD spoke to my heart and would be a lovely present for any mom you know." –Bonnie Way
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Jazz and Blues for Kids: Old Sounds for Young Ears
"Take a trip back to the gilded age with Lucy Kalantari who approximates the roaring 20′s on the ukulele with extremely impressive results." –Jeff Bogle
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MONTY GUY: BLOG
MONTY GUY Friends In Motion Lucy Kalantari
"This collection of 'feel good' songs reminded this fan that listening to good music is a wonderful experience of fun, fulfillment, and delight." –Monty Guy
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rhythm approved: POCKETS FULL OF JOY
"A sweet and refreshing song. In an industry filled with singles that carry incredible weight and emotion; this one leaves the listener a little lighter." –Toni Styles
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