Travlin' at the Speed of Love
© Copyright-Debbie Duncan
Record Label: DANTE
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DEBBIE DUNCAN
Debbie Duncan the Twin cities (First Lady of Song) as she is so often referred to by media people and club owners and dj's is a stunning and versatile vocalist who captivates audiences and jazz musicians. Minneapolis Star Tribune reports "Duncan is quite simply the star of the show....she's superb on funky upbeat workouts, tender ballads an all kinks of jazz numbers; she energizes the ordinary and puts her stamp on just about everything she does." While opening for Herbie Hancock at the famed Guthrie Theater (1400 seats) she received a standing ovation (rare for an opening act) . City Pages newspaper reported that "she blew away the crowd." She has received rave reviews for opening for Stephane Grapelli, Lou Rawls, Joe Henderson,on one of Miles Davis last concert she receives another standing ovation. Duncan has also sung on Jimmy McGriffs CD "In a Blue Mood" where her track of Dr. Feelgood was one of the most played tunes on that CD. She has sung with Bobby Watson and Roy Hargrove, Bobby Lyle, (the late) Jack McDuff Dee Dee Bridgewater ,Mark Murphy ,Chicago's legendary Von Freedman and Rebecca Paris.
Duncan has won every award that Minnesota has ever given a vocalist, multiple times. She was awarded P.O.P. (Perpetually Outstanding Performer) at the Minnesota Music Awards - the first of it's kind ever given. "Duncan is a dynamic and distinctive vocalist" Jazz Times Review.
As I listen at this moment Debbie Duncan is spinning her song cycle. And from these Monday depths Duncan is stirring an emotional pot. Her voice and her message, keenly phrased and hauntingly intoned, ring out those feelings which have been riding underground for so long. Whatever your life experience - at first opportunity take time to place this Debbie Duncan program in review. Then listen!And listen again! Debbie is a master messenger deserving wider recognition.
Add too a salute for her colleagues all under the direction of Adi Yeshaya and Anthony Cox.
Leigh Kamman
The Jazz Image (tm)
Minnesota Public Radio
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I love the cd, great music!!!
author: Peggy
Actually bought the CD for a friend for his birthday, but cheated and listened to it a few times first. Great music, I can say I love all but one song, sorry that one only gets a "like"
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What's not to like??? Looking forward to her next recording.
author: jd erickson
This CD is a must have for Jazz fans. Bought it after hearing her sing with a fabulous trio at a bar in the Hotel Sofitel of Minneapolis. What a treat. Her voice is a piece of heaven in person and on CD.
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Gods gift to jazz lovers all over the world -
author: Mark Arneson - Trimark Productions Inc.
Tom Surowicz (of the Minneapolis Star Tribune) writes; Debbies the hardest working and most popular jazz singer in Minnesota. Leigh Kamman (of Minnesota Public Radio) writes: Debbbie Duncan is the Twin Cities first lady of song. And critics all over the country rave about Debbies outstanding abilities. She is one of the only people, there are, who can bring you into the song, with her voice. (Ella comes to mind, when she sings a Foggy Day in London Town, your there with her). Thats a very difficult feat to do. But Debbie does it with ease. From -Secret Love- to -Centerpiece-. Its all convincing.---- I was doing a radio interview on Jazz 88.5 on the Larry Wolf show. when we put on -Stella By Starlight- And it knocked my socks off. Adi Yeshaya and Anthony Cox did an amazing job arranging for this c.d. In fact, ever young jazz arranger should check this c.d. out, and pick it apart. It'd be like taking a master class at any major college anywhere. Their ideas flow with intricate, but melodic, lines. That totally compliment Debbies beautiful creativity. This c.d. is a classic piece of Minnesota Jazz history. ---- The nights can get cold up in Minnesota. The temps might dip right down to 35 below Farenheit in February. And that's not counting in the mysterious -wind chill factor-. Here's my advise to consumers. Not just the tundra types in the land of Ventura, Pawlenty, Mondale, Dylan and Prince. But soulful and jazzy souls all around the nation at large. Better stock up on this c.d. --- it'll keep you warm. ----- Thanks Debbie for your beautiful and God given talent, You are truly blessed. THIS IS ONE C.D. EVERY JAZZ LOVER HAS TO CHECK OUT! ------ Mark Arneson - Trimark Productions Inc.
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