Written by Don Heckman JAZZ SONGSTRESS HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES “The first quality that was apparent – was the rich timbre of Donatelli’s voice, which has the clarity and flexibility to sing almost any imaginable genre from pop/blues to…
Written by C. J. Bond It’s rare. But it happens. You’re barreling down the freeway and suddenly out of your car’s sound system pours the voice of a jazz singer you have not heard before, and yet, there is a…
Written By John Moser Talking jazz with Denise Donatelli: Singer traces her steps from Allentown to Grammy nomination (February 11th, 2011 – John J. Moser) Click here to view original article
Written by George Harris Denise Donatelli with The Josh Nelson Trio@Spazios 08.14.09 “Every singer has a strong point; for some like Ella, it’s relentless swing, for Sarah Vaughan, it’s range. There has to be something that stands out in the…
Written by Marcia Hillman “As the liner notes indicate, Donatelli chooses to “be another instrument.” This approach is reminiscent of Stan Kenton’s work with vocalist June Christy. However, Donatelli sounds like no other instrument. She possesses a silky smooth quality…
Written by Christopher Loudon ” ‘What Lies Within’ represents a significant leap forward. boppin’ verve… gorgeously navigates… plunges deeply into the persistent heartbreak…”
Written by Nick Mondello “Riches in talent song and swing. Every aspect here is a treasure to appreciate, enjoy and just swallow up. It´s a feast for the ears and heart. Producer/pianist Geoffrey Keezer has put together a musical framework…
Written by Phil Woods “Denise Donatelli is a musician´s singer and here she is teamed up with one of my favorite musicians, Tom Garvin, and the results are exquisite, to say the least. The lady does it all, but not…
Written by Christopher Loudon “…blessed with a pure, powerful voice that suggests the rock-solid assurance and keen intelligence of Ann Hampton Callaway tempered with a soupcon of Lena Horne.”
Written by Winthrop Bedford “Donatelli turns an inarguably sublime interpretation… She is true to the melody without being predictable. Her expression is deliberate. Her intonation is impressive. She has developed her natural musical gifts, and has created a highly musical…