Vicki Burns
Siren Song
© 2003 Vicki Burns (801821901824)
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Jazz vocals with a rich, warm sound and creative, emotional interpretation of Standards and Original jazz.
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Vicki Burns is a jazz singer who has been delighting audiences in the Bay Area for the past ten years.
A vocalist with impeccable taste, a sure sense of rhythm and a glorious tone, she infuses each song with heartfelt expression, digging into the lyrics and melody for their richest interpretation. No wonder the great jazz drummer; Max Roach once described Vicki's singing as "a gold mine"! Others have variously described Vicki's vocals as "spectacular, yet soothing" and "smooth as silk". Originally from New England, she brings her unique song styling to clubs, concerts and special events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Some of Vicki's past performing highlights include: singing with the great jazz drummer, Alan Dawson, for the Martin Luther King Jr. "Journey into a Dream" Concert series in Boston in 1986 and opening for Billy Taylor and Max Roach the same year in the "Bright Moments" Concert series in Amherst, MA. She performed regularly at these prominent Boston area jazz clubs throughout the 80's: Ryles, 1369 Club, the Starlight Roof and the Turtle Café. In 1985 she was featured on "Music America", a syndicated WGBH broadcast hosted by Ron D'Ella Chiesa.
Since moving to the Bay Area in 1989, Vicki has performed at Garden City in San Jose, The San Jose Museum of Art's "Women in Jazz" series, in a featured spot in the San Jose Jazz Festival in 1993, The Great American Music Hall with the Oakland Jazz Choir in 1996, Kimball's East in 1996 with Madeline Eastman and the Oakland Jazz Choir and "The Jazz and All That" Festival on the Fillmore in July of 1996.
From June to October of 1998, Vicki was featured at Sweet Jimmie's, a legendary jazz and blues club in Oakland, CA. In 1999, she performed regularly at Dillard's, also in Oakland. Currently, Vicki sings at Anna's in Berkeley, CA and at Hotel Donatello, Bistro Yoffi, the Cosmopolitan Cafe and L'Amour Dans Le Four in San Francisco.
Siren Song is Burns' first CD,which features original music, lyrics and arrangements of both familiar and unusual standards. It is produced by Vicki and the acclaimed flugal hornist, Dmitri Matheny, who also arranges some of the material. Dmitri describes Vicki's voice as a " wonderful, rich instrument" and says that it was a "pleasure to work with her on this project". Jazz critic Dan Ouelette says of Vicki's debut recording that she "succeeds with rapturous, mystical beauty".
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Vicki Burns is a knockout with her beautiful vocals...
author: Lee Prosser”For a debut CD collection, SIREN SONG gives the listening audience topnotch performances from all concerned. Vicki Burns is a knockout with her beautiful vocals, and phrasing. The musicians with her are excellent.”
Her voice is clear, has texture, depth, and conviction…
author: Alan Bargebuhr, Cadence Magazine, November 2005“…She phrases nicely, and in so doing makes some surprising choices. Her voice is clear, has texture, depth, and conviction… (On Charlie Haden’s "Here’s Looking at You"), she suggest(s) authentic experiential angst. The song has a kind of “Don’t Explain” opening …and she’s nowhere, if not on the Billie track, as she conveys the inner turmoil of a woman considering the jackanapes with whom she’s entangled. It’s a strong, straight ahead, fully grained dramatic performance, the best track on the CD…"How Am I To Know" (lyric by Dorothy Parker, from Cecil B. DeMille’s first talkie, Dynamite – 1929), …features some nice Kenny Brooks tenor, and an ardent emotive reading from Ms. Burns…”
A June Christy like thrill…
author: “Bop’N” Dick Crockett “The Voice” 88.7 fm Sacramento, CA.Singer VICKI BURNS is next from her new release, SIREN SONG …(A) Bay area singer of jazz interpretation, Burns will blow your mind. A young Carol Sloane? I’ll try not to get to far out in hyper never land, but this lady has got it and it’s all on this CD. A June Christy like thrill… Sometimes the small labels create great music and VICKI BURNS is one to be reckoned with... Would a Helen Merrill comparsion apply here?
Vicki Burns is irresistible
author: Herb Wong“Avoiding the predictability of safe havens, her music brims with many more surprises and uncharted delights in the jazz tradition. Vicki Burns is irresistible.” Dr Herb Wong, Bay Area Producer and reviewer, Jazz Education Journal, Nov./Dec. 2003
such a wide range of style approches
author: bill stantonwhat a joy to hear her voice as it travels roads of various standards and originals. vicki burns' abilities to work her voice around any style, while layering it all wth her unique style as well, is wonderful. the combo backing her is cool enough to play superbly while providing the space needed for her vocals. they really compliment each other. i love this ladies voice!!
Vicky Burns it up!
author: Chris morano, Moranoartists.comVicki Burns is an amazing live performer, and this disc, very reminiscent of Anita O’Day, Chris Connor and Carole Simpson is sure to please. Sublime vocals of depth and color, sounds infused with dark chocolate soaked in bourbon. A most enjoyable musical outing. May Vicki keep on singing.
Buttery vocals, great jazz timing, gorgeous and thrilling music
author: Adam BlankmanVicki has it all - beautiful buttery tone, a sweeping vocal range, excellent control, great jazz timing and phrasing, and solid musicianship. The arrangements are creative and effective, and Vicki contributes some gorgeous original tunes and lyrics. Her version of You're My Thrill is indeed thrilling. Check it out for yourself!
The Wonderful Vicki Burns!
author: R.B. DuncanThis cd is absolutely wonderful cd featuring an incredible female vocalist. Vicki Burns possesses a phenomenal voice and exuberant touch of jazz. You can hear these 11 songs and feel her story unfold around you. Her rich, elegant, sensational tone leaves you wanting to listen more. This is truly a wonderful vocalist with so much more to give.