"From the moment that Michael Kaeshammer took to the stage ... you knew this was going to be a fun and entertaining evening, filled with great music. Kaeshammer possesses uncanny stage presence, an abundance of charisma—oh and did we happen to mention that he is a superb pianist, with great jazz vocals?"

The grand piano was turned at an angle, giving his audience a clear view of Kaeshammer as his fingers danced nimbly across the keys, and at other times elegantly coaxed a whisper from his piano. At times, he simply turned and spoke to members of the audience as though they were old friends, while at other times he simply walked about the stage, addressing his fans between tunes.

Kaeshammer is adroit when it comes to boogie woogie tunes such as his opening song, “Husband,” a number in which the audience joined in by clapping to the beat. As a singer, he was also equally at ease, swinging into “I Found A New Baby,” reminding one of a young Bobby Darin. “I Found A New Baby” possesses a deep bass groove that complements Kaeshammer’s vocals and piano chops nicely.

Kaeshammer, who has an ample musical vocabulary, performed Oscar Peterson’s “Place St. Henri” and Lionel Hampton’s 1944 hit, “Hamp’s Boogie Woogie,” featuring a terrific walking bass line, and the more laid back “Cinnamon Sun,” from his current CD, Days Like These. Kaeshammer injected humor into the tawdry “St. James Infirmary,” performed in bygone years by legends such as Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Bobby Bland

As Kaeshammer’s set drew to a close, there never was a doubt that there would be a standing ovation and an encore. The audience was already on its feet before the last song of his set concluded, and enthusiastically greeted his encore, “Comes Love.”

Looking ahead to 2008, Michael Kaeshammer already has extensive bookings throughout the United States and Europe. Catch his act if you can, because this is a young star that you do not want to miss. I know I am already eagerly looking forward to experiencing another Michael Kaeshammer concert.

Jazz Police

December 18, 2007

"On his new disc, the Toronto-based pianist settles comfortably into a friendly, likable vocal style, which will increase his potential to win over those who enjoy Harry Connick Jr.'s triple-threat combo of piano virtuosity, vocal ability and charisma.

On this winning set of fast New-Orleans-style boogie-woogie wonders, moody ballads, and jazzy pop, he's almost there, sounding like Georgie Fame with a better sense of phrasing and showmanship.

On I Found a New Baby, Kaeshammer might even be making a bid for Buble's base. And his piano work -- particularly on some superb solos scattered throughout this disc -- seems to get better all the time."

Ottawa Citizen

October 16, 2007

"The hottest Canadian music export isn't indie rockers, it's jazz musicians. First there was Diana Krall, then Michael Bublé and Matt Dusk, and now Michael Kaeshammer has come along.

The German-born pianist's latest could easily be the next big jazz record. It's full of notable covers like 'St. James Infirmary' and Nina Simone's 'If You Knew' and memorable originals like the rollicking swing number 'Cinnamon Sun.'"

NOW Magazine Toronto

November 16th, 2007

"Michael Kaeshammer is one of the most exciting jazz pianists in the country. Still in his mid-20s, the boogie-woogie pianist has released a series of award winning, critically acclaimed recordings and has developed a large, international following through his dynamic live performances.

His hip, well-crafted originals are grounded in his encyclopedic knowledge of traditional piano styles. Boogie-woogie, ragtime, stride and Jelly Roll Morton's early jazz stylings seamlessly meld with funk-inspired bebop, romantic ballads, and modern jazz in the ever-expanding, unique piano sound of the handsome young piano star."

CBC Radio Canada

June 23, 2007