Music Reviews

Written by Chris Spector, Editor and Publisher “Certainly a highly tasty vocal date, everyone here has a lot on the ball and you can hear it loud and clear. Powered by a solid, powerful voice, this is a date that…

Written by Don Heckman “Donatelli has a marvelous instrument, blessed with a honey and cognac sound, effortless range, and the capacity to articulate every note – whether Autobahn cruising or on-the-beach strolling – with relaxed precision.”

Written by Ken Dryden “Donatelli’s warm and confident vocals are flawless throughout the session, exuding a freshness that is rarely heard on vocal jazz CDs.”

Written by John Gilbert What Lies Within – 5 STARS “This is an album that has all that the jazz lover could wish for, an all star grouping plus a singer that has the innate ability to impart her message…

Written by Edward Blanco “Singing softly and with measured emotion, Donatelli delivers a warm performance on the ballad.. a jazz singer who belongs in the upper echelon of modern jazz vocalists. Her performance, along with the accompaniment from an ensemble…

Written by Scott Yanow “Whether tackling a bop-oriented standard, a drone piece or a pop composition with complex harmonies, Donatelli always sounds relaxed and natural. Singing seems as easy for her as talking is for the rest of us. She…

Written By Ralph A. Miriello “Donatelli flexes her vocal chops successfully without becoming tedious. She offers a fresh approach to songs worthy of being revisited, and has the vocal acumen to make it interesting without gimmicks or pyrotechnics.” Read Full Article