{"id":844,"date":"2019-01-16T10:44:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T10:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/?page_id=844"},"modified":"2021-02-11T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T11:08:45","slug":"endorsements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/af\/endorsements\/","title":{"rendered":"Endorsements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tellinger &amp; Fresk have performed as a duo, quartet, and with big swing bands. The following unsolicited endorsements show that their level of artistry and professionalism has met with an enthusiastic response and a call for return performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Their\r\nmusical co-operation is sublime. They perform with ease and grace &amp;\r\nwith the assured confidence of experience they swing or croon with an\r\nunique and wide range of musical reach and repertoire. My audiences\r\nwere on their feet, entranced and enchanted.<\/em>\u201d\r\n\u2013 Saul Bamberger, Recitals at Glenshiel. <a href=\"mailto:saulb@polka.co.za\" target=\"_self\"><em>saulb@polka.co.za<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Tellinger\r\nand Fresk are not only two of the most professional artists I have\r\never had the pleasure to work with, but they are also consummate\r\nmusicians and experts in the field of jazz. Barbora is a fabulous\r\nvocalist and her beautiful voice combined with John\u2019s excellent\r\npiano playing make for an evening of fabulous, feel-good\r\nentertainment. The warmth of their personalities and the ease with\r\nwhich they work through the great jazz standards leaves one wanting\r\nmore. And the cherry on top is that they are always willing to share\r\ntheir vast combined experience with students and newbies. Fantastic\r\nstuff. Looking forward to many more years of collaboration.<\/em>\u201d \u2013\r\nCharl van Heyningen Enterprises, promoter\/producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>This\r\nproject offers a strong relevance to the jazz art form, exemplary\r\nmerits in terms of performance, and value in repertoire development.\r\nC<\/em><em>lassic and original material is performed and recorded\r\nby an experienced vocalist and performer who has a deep understanding\r\nof how to use her vocal technique, as well as how to phrase, develop,\r\nand interpret each song. <\/em>\u201c \u2013 Dr. Gloria\r\nCooper, Associate Professor of Music, Long Island University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>It\u2019s\r\na special kind of musical \u2018maturity\u2019 that makes them so\r\ndelightful to watch! If one indulges occasionally in the familiar\r\ncrowd-pleasing nostalgia of standards (beautifully executed), one is\r\nroused just as quickly by virtuoso moments from Fresk and Tellinger \u2013\r\noriginal compositions, arrangements one didn\u2019t see coming, and a\r\nsense that, even in the event of the wildest audience \u2018request\u201d,\r\nthey\u2019d&nbsp; have it up their sleeve.\u201d<\/em>\r\n\u2013 Mark\r\nLegward. Arts Reviewer, RSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201c<em>I have known Tellinger and Fresk for many years and have the greatest appreciation for their talent as jazz musicians. When Tellinger sings it feels as if this is exactly how the great jazz composers intended their songs to sound. And when Fresk plays, you cannot imagine a better jazz pianist anywhere. Together they are magical. And when they swing the whole club swings with them and suddenly everyone is happy! I cannot get enough of these guys!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Figjam.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1273\" width=\"377\" height=\"63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Figjam.png 940w, https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Figjam-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Figjam-768x130.png 768w, https:\/\/tellingerandfresk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Figjam-16x3.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>As\r\nregards the musical and creative merits of the performance, Ms\r\nTellinger\u2019s musicianship is undisputed. Vocal shading in the\r\nsinging and interpretation is a significant feature. Further subtlety\r\ncomes from the variety of accompaniment of quality \u2013 what can also\r\ntruly be termed collaborative musicianship.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Emeritus\r\nProfessor Caroline Van Niekerk, University of Pretoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Ms\r\nTellinger has produced a creative work that merits much praise. The\r\nperformances match that of any successful jazz vocalist on the\r\ninternational market. &nbsp;The professional level of both the\r\nperformers is exemplary and consistent with what performances should\r\nbe at the highest level.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Harold R. Mortimer; DMA, MM,\r\nDistinguished Professor of Musical Theatre Performance, University of\r\nOklahoma. <a href=\"mailto:hrmortimer@ou.edu\" target=\"_self\"><em>hrmortimer@ou.edu<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Loved\r\nevery minute! So proud that we have jazz of this calibre in our\r\ncountry\u2026 and from someone like Barbora Tellinger who has helped\r\nschool some of our newest South African musical acts, now making\r\nwaves!\u201d \u2013 <\/em>Moira\r\nvan Niekerk, Jazz Arts Collective<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Ms.\r\nTellinger really is TEACHING the audience by demonstrating that jazz\r\nis truly a multi-dimensional genre that cannot be narrowly defined,\r\nbut rather may take many different forms, tempi and styles. She has\r\ndisplayed wonderful technical and musical ability with this\r\nperformance, and a clear vision for inspiring students to pursue\r\nexcellence as vocalists within the jazz and jazz-influenced musical\r\nidiom<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 Jennifer Barnes, Professor, Vocal Jazz Studies,\r\nCollege of Music, University of North Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Barbora\r\nand John are share an incredible chemistry, which is quite clearly\r\nevident when they perform. Barbora\u2019s beautiful voice and classy\r\nrenditions of the jazz greats reminds one of how jazz should sound.\r\nJohn is quite frankly the best jazz pianist I know with an immense\r\nrepertoire and exquisite sense of style. And when this classy couple\r\nswing the whole club swings.&nbsp; This joyful duo will put a smile\r\non your face and a song in your heart.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Dr Clorinda\r\nPanebianco, Senior Lecturer, Department of Music, University of\r\nPretoria, (27) 012 420 5382<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Ms.\r\nTellinger\u2019s outstanding vocal technique, sense of pitch, jazz\r\nscatting and rapport with her pianist, John Fresk, is evident, and\r\nher warm and vibrant personality glimmers throughout the entire\r\nperformance. This comprehensive performance takes the audience on a\r\njourney through several styles and is an impressive example to any\r\naspiring vocalist or ensemble musician.<\/em>\u201d\r\n\u2013 Nadia Burgess, Associate Professor, Sydney University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Their\r\nmusic will stand the test of time. If you\u2019re a fan of classic jazz\r\ntunes Tellinger &amp; Fresk will be soul food for years to come.\u201d<\/em>\r\n\u2013 Diane De Beer, The Star newspaper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>Barbora Tellinger used to be the \u2018girl\u2019 everyone hired for her technical ability to sing (literally) anything given to her, and more . It gave me such pleasure to see her recently, so gracefully returned to her roots as a classically-schooled jazz vocalist and supported by the stunning talents of John Fresk. It\u2019s a&nbsp; jazz match made in heaven. Brava!&nbsp;Please come back soon.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Andrew Bass, Producer, Cape Town<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>As the creative director of Olympia Jazz Caf\u00e9 I have produced in excess of 200 shows, and I have worked with Tellinger &amp; Fresk on a number of occasions. It\u2019s always a pleasure with such professionals. John\u2019s prowess, Barbora\u2019s vocal abilities and sheer oomph always has my audiences on their feet and wanting more. When they swing it\u2019s a magical thing.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Paul Kahanovitz, Olympia Jazz Caf\u00e9 +27 82 892 0350<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tellinger &amp; Fresk have performed as a duo, quartet, and with big swing bands. The following unsolicited endorsements show that their level of artistry and professionalism has met with an enthusiastic response and a call for return performances. \u201cTheir musical co-operation is sublime. 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