Written by Arnaldo DeSouteiro Vocal CD of the Month Denise Donatelli: “When Lights Are Low” (Savant) 2010 “A superb singer — gifted with a warm voice, wonderful tone, unlimited creativity of phrasing — backed by great musicians, performing a top-class…
Written by Don Heckman Donatelli rises toward the highest levels of the jazz vocal art.
Written by John McDonough “An impressive showcase for Donatelli´s virtuosity and sheer musicianship… Donatelli slides between the role of singer and musician with the cool acrobatics of an athlete.”
Written by Nick Mondello “When Lights are Low is a knockout, an outstanding, beautiful CD on all fronts …”
Written by Marcia Hillman “the definite arrival of Denise Donatelli — here she is out front as the vocalist, choosing an eclectic selection of material to act as a canvas for the warm texture of her voice, her intuitive phrasing,…
Written by Edward Blanco “The Keezer-Donatelli collaboration proves to be a winning combination once again as the Grammy attention about When Lights are Low most certainly affirms. There are no low lights here, as Denise Donatelli’s star continues to rise…
Written by George W. Harris Here’s a singer that is unjustly under the radar. Denise Donatelli simply does everything right. Even better, her taste in material is immaculate. Her first record was of standards, but since then, while still including…
Written by Jordan Richardson “Denise Donatelli is a mesmerizing jazz vocalist, in command of her expressive instrument while offering her heart and soul with each note. There is kind-heartedness and a quiet beauty to these songs, which allow a true…
Written by Melody Breyer-Grell “A truly elegant outing, What Lies Within will appeal to the most fastidious connoisseur of contemporary jazz vocals.”
Written by John Book She is smooth, sensual, and has a resilience that is almost hypnotic. Donatelli doesn’t overuse her vibrato, it reminds me sometimes of the approach Miles Davis had with his trumpet. His trumpet was his voice, and…