In The Company Of Friends
Written By Nicholas F. Mondello There was once a best-selling non-fiction book titled The Road Less Traveled (Simon & Schuster, 1978). In it, author, M. Scott Peck, discussed human potential. With Find a Heart vocalistDenise Donatelli and her frequent collaborator,…
Written by Ken Dryden “Jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli is a breath of fresh air in a market seemingly saturated with female singers. Her debut recording is a stunning effort. Donatelli has a warm, sensuous voice and doesn’t resort to histrionics…
Written by Christopher Louden “There is a distinct Streisand-esque resonance about Donatelli, particularly on her creamy “Why Did I Choose You?” and a nicely underplayed “Don´t Explain.” But there is also a subtle sandiness that underscores Donatelli´s voice, making it…
Written by R.J. DeLuke R.J. DeLuke’s Best Recordings of 2012 Denise Donatelli, Soul Shadows (Savant Records) She has hooked up with excellent pianist Geoffrey Keezer before. Great musical pair. Keezer provides just the right landscapes—intricate, intelligent, but something the bones can feel….
Written by Ken Dryden A late bloomer due to her focusing on parenthood and an earlier career with CNN, vocalist Denise Donatelli has continued to develop with a depth of feeling and a broad musical palette open to exploring many…