The new album, Cockeyed Optimist, is out now!
"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
"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
Press
2025
NY Capital Region music writer, Michael Hochanadel put together this lovely piece about the new album, "Cockeyed Optimist".
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.
Kaitlyn's original song, "Worthy," was featured in an episode of the podcast Unsigned 518: Weekend Spotlight.
Media buzz for the debut of Vocal Jazz Vanguard - a new powerhouse group of Capital Region jazz vocalists Kaitlyn Fay, Jeanine Ouderkirk, and Tyler Thomas:
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.
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.
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!
Kaitlyn was interviewed by Michael Benedict for his monthly program, The Altered Scale. Check out the recorded interview here.
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.