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The new album, Cockeyed Optimist, is out now!

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What people are saying about Kaitlyn...

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"Swinging and sweet - Kaitlyn has a command of her instrument and a musicianship beyond her years. She's a joy and a natural."

                                     - Peter Eldridge, New York Voices

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"With a vocal tone as pure as a crisp snowy morning and as soft as brushed velvet, Kaitlyn Fay stands alone at the forefront of the next generation of singers who not only passionately swing their hearts out but effortlessly transport you into their world; a gem not to be missed."

                                     - Dr. Thomas R. Erdmann, Saxophone Today

 

"Kaitlyn possesses a voice that has both intimate charm and great command of the music." 

                                     - Pete McGuinness, The Royal Bopsters, 

                                   Jazz trombonist, and Grammy-nominated arranger

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August 2025

On August 1st, Cockeyed Optimist, Kaitlyn's newest recording project was released. The album can be streamed/downloaded from most major digital platforms, and physical CDs can be purchased at upcoming performances. Thanks to all who came out to the Album Release Show at the historic Van Dyck Music Club in Schenectady, NY!

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NY Capital Region music writer, Michael Hochanadel put together this lovely piece about the album.

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July 2025

The Kaitlyn Fay Quartet was featured as a headlining group at the inaugural Galway Jazz Festival (Galway, NY) on July 19th. Check out the write up and photos published by NYSMusic.com.

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Kaitlyn's original song, "Worthy," was featured in an episode of the podcast Unsigned 518: Weekend Spotlight.

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March 2025

New on the scene -- the Capital Region Vocal Jazz Vanguard! This month, Kaitlyn Fay joined forces with Jeanine Ouderkirk and Tyler Thomas at the Van Dyck Music Club in Schenectady, NY.

Ahead of the performance, Kaitlyn spoke with Benno Greene from the Hudson Mohawk Magazine radio show. Previews of the show were also published on Hoke's Jukebox and Metroland NOW. 

Following the show, Metroland NOW published a glowing review of the performance - the group is looking forward to performing more in the months ahead!

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2024

The Kaitlyn Fay Quartet was proud to perform at Schenectady's second annual Porchfest. The group received praise from local music reviewer, Michael Hochanadel.

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2023

Thanks to the staff at Nippertown.com for nice coverage of the BWC Jazz Orchestra's show for A Place for Jazz and all of the performers at the first annual Porchfest Schenectady!

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Kaitlyn was interviewed by Michael Benedict for his monthly program, The Altered Scale. Check out the recorded interview here.

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2022

The fantastic music photographer, Rudy Lu, and Nippertown reviewer, Michael Hochanadel, chronicled the BWC Jazz Orchestra performance at The Linda, Keith Pray's Big Soul Ensemble performance at The Cock 'N Bull Restaurant, and Kaitlyn's Jazz on Jay performance.