DONNA DEUSSEN: High Wire

Donna Deussen

High Wire

© 2003 Donna Deussen (659057821221)

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Sexy, shimmering jazz vocals by a "musician's singer" - aided by a killer trio and special guest Eric Marienthal on saxaphone.

tracks

1 One Note Samba
2 High Wire
3 Skylark
4 Blues in the Night
5 Old Devil Moon
6 River
7 Never Will I Marry
8 Sugar
9 Blue Skies
10 Show Me
11 Nature Boy
12 With Every Breath I Take

notes

Vocalist DONNA DEUSSEN is an exciting new artist on the jazz scene. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Donna counts Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, and Joni Mitchell as some of her influences.

Donna has been performing and recording in the Los Angeles area for the last 17 years. She has performed and recorded with the top studio musicians in L.A., including those who have worked/toured with such names as Chick Corea, Sarah Vaughan, Poncho Sanchez, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Tierney Sutton, Jack Jones, Tom Jones, Melissa Manchester, Jean-Luc Ponty, the Righteous Brothers, and many many more. She has recently relocated to Phoenix, AZ.

"High Wire" features jazz, blues, latin and pop standards with some of LA's best musicians: Mark Massey on piano, Aldo Bentivegna on drums, Anders Swanson on bass, and ERIC MARIENTHAL on sax. The CD includes: the title track (a Chick Corea composition); a 'Weather Report'-inspired arrangement of "Nature Boy;" a samba rendition of "Old Devil Moon;" and even a jazz arrangement of Joni Mitchell's "River."

The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Donna and Alan Kuehne of Serious Fun Studios. The CD has been garnering favorable reviews, and is getting airplay on many jazz radio stations, including KKJZ Long Beach, KCLU Thousand Oaks, KBEM Minneapolis, WAER Syracuse, WICN Worchester MA, SkyJazz Internet Radio, CFRC Radio Ontario Canada, WTJU Charlottesville VA, WPKN Bridgeport CT, and Radio LaGuagua Argentina!

This is a crisp, fun, and energetic recording and you won't regret having this one in your collection!

reviews

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  • High Wire
    author: Jeff S.

    Great selections, fine voice.

  • DYNAMIC, SWINGING JAZZ
    author: JEAN LACOMME

    A very nice collection of songs. Jazz, Blues, Latin. Donna is a very talented and eclectic singer. The band is groovy.

  • author: Scott

    I don't buy a lot of jazz vocals but I'll be looking for the next CD.

  • every number is great
    author: Arnie Fox

    Beautiful voice,loved One Note Samba and Sugar but all numbers were excellent. Five stars for Mark Massey,keyboard player.

  • Clear, Beautiful Vocals
    author: Kim Herbold

    A great addition to my jazz collection. I will be looking for additonal works by this artist.

  • A natural jazz babe
    author: Jack Manashe

    Silky and sultry vocals from this lady which sound as good as Donna looks! The backing musicians sound highly professional and tight and really spread their wings. This CD is well worth the modest sum. I am looking forward to the next one.

  • Definitely a purchase worth your money!
    author: Lindsey

    Wonderful cd for anyone who has a true appreciation for music! She has a gorgeous voice and knows how to use it. My favorite tracks are 1 and 4, but all the songs on this cd are worth listening to!

  • Gorgeous!
    author: Rebecca

    I love this chick's voice, it's golden - light and luscious! The arrangements, production, and band are killer too. I especially like "Blues In The Night", this girl can definitely wail. I highly recommend buying this CD!!!

  • Sweet! Amazing voice!
    author: Teri Gault

    Great production value... top notch all the way. Donna really knows how to use her instrument. Full of pleasant surprises. Very enjoyable!

  • Two Thumbs WAYYY Up!
    author: Bob Muller

    This is easily one of the most enjoyable CD's I've heard all year...I hear a lot and don't get the urge to write about many, but I just have to spread the word on this one. Donna gets it ALL exactly right; her pitch, rhythm, and most importantly her feel for these songs is right on target as she sings in a variety of styles. Her voice is always pleasing, and she gets vocally creative without wandering into diva territory. Her backing trio is powerfully subtle, lending support and flexing their own muscles while staying true to the composition. Great production (also by Ms. Deussen) makes a perfect blending of all the elements. Highlights? Every track! I'll be spinning this one a LOT, and recommend it very highly.

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