“No matter what group of able players is backing him, Izzy Zaidman -- known just as Izzy on swingin' circuits -- is a one-man powerhouse of retro guitar fun. As the longtime axman for Wayne "The Train" Hancock, he perfected a rollicking style of guitar-picking that sounded like it was swiped straight from the Sun Records vaults. As a frontman in his own right, though, Izzy's amassed a cult following of fans across the country thanks to his distinctive live shows. As a bandleader, he's part foul-mouthed lounge lizard, part Andy Kaufmanesque comedian, and, most of the time, a fiery force of rock 'n' roll. And swing. And honky tonk. And a little classic country. And basically every other musical genre for which a pompadour and bright lipstick are perfectly appropriate. This grouping features trombonist Chapman Sowash, who's done time with favorites of the trad ska scene like the Toasters, the Slackers, Westbound Train, and the Aggrolites. ”

“Izzy has “IT”; the thing it takes to be a successful front man. He has a commanding stage presence: something about the way be plays on the back of the pickup, and the way he commands the audience from the stage. If they keep writing songs, playing out, and cutting albums, there’s no stopping Izzy and the Kesstronics.”

“Much of '50s musical nostalgia and neorockabilly is typically, although perhaps inadvertently, form over function. Not that there's anything wrong with more tattoos than talent and more stage theatrics than technicality — it usually makes for highly entertaining live shows. NYC natives Izzy and the Kesstronics, however, are some top-tier roots musicians.”

“Premier roots gig 2011 pour Curieus Schaarbeek, toujours au Kriekelaar! C'est à New York que Surfing Airlines a déniché le swing/rockabilly combo: Izzy & the Kesstronics! Un conseil, ne ratez pas ces jeunes gens s'ils passent près de chez vous, top-tier roots musicians, dixit le Palm Beach New Times, ils dégagent une énergie et un savoir-faire pas banals. 14 h, Walter et Steven rappliquent, flanqués des New-Yorkais. 14h05, sans crier gare, le quintette monte sur scène et nous balance un swing juteux comme amuse-bouche, il y a à peine une vingtaine de clients, en plein travail digestif, dans le café! Clin d'oeil à Jacqueline, on va pas se faire chier cette après-midi!”