‘If Less Is More…Nothing Is Everything’ is the third in a series of superb recent recordings by Ms. McGarry…an exceptionally appealing blend of folk and jazz.” ~ Martin Johnson, Wall Street Journal
“Spin McGarry’s hushed amble through the Cars’ “Just What I Needed” to see how high the bar can be set.” ~ Jim Macnie, Village Voice
“McGarry's sense of musical authenticity is beautifully blended with her always-original musical vision.” ~ Don Heckman, The Los Angeles Times
“There’s no greater influence on the young generation of post-Joni female jazz singer-songwriters than Kate McGarry.” ~ Jon Garelick, Boston Phoenix
“Rooted in an acute jazz sensibility and a passion for sophisticated pop songcraft, singer/songwriter Kate McGarry transforms all material—anything from Bjork to Jobim—into her own expressive worlds of drama, poetic, pitch-perfect but never prissy." ~ Owen McNally, Hartford Courant
“Astute and sensitive” ~ Nate Chinen, New York Times
“McGarry is absolutely heartrending – she puts her whole soul into this performance...her melodic lines are brilliantly conceived and executed. McGarry moves into the big leagues with this impressive release.” ~ Ted Gioia, Jazz.com
“Singer Kate McGarry employs her light, airy voice and intelligent way with words once again on her latest Palmetto release.” ~ Time Out NY
“Saying more with less is the signature approach of singer/songwriter Kate McGarry, who delivers these songs straight from the heart in a sweet, pitch-perfect voice that has few parallels in any genre.” ~ Judith Schlesinger, AllAboutJazz.com
“At a time when there are so many vocalists performing in styles that hearken back two or more generations, Kate McGarry strikes me as a quiet yet fearless original voice. She’s not necessarily moving music ahead by shredding tradition but by incorporating so many different elements into her repertoire. ~ Richard Kamins, HartfordCourant.com
“On the brink of her fourth release, and possibly her best, she shows no sign of relaxing her high artistic standards…she's one to watch and savor.” ~ Josef Woodard, Santa Barbara News-Press
“McGarry sings with the same gusto as the old-school jazz singers: Dianne Reeves, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald…The album has class written all over it.” ~ Charlie Owen, Vail Daily