Written by Joe Lang “This is a brave departure from safe ground for Donatelli, and while it does not have the instant accessibility of her first outing, it is an impressive recording that deserves attention from those who are looking…
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…
Written by Doug Ramsey Phil Woods praises her for the musical gifts she has honed despite her lack of formal training. Woods has never been accused of indiscriminate praise, particularly of vocalists. Donatelli justifies every claim he makes for her.”
Written by George Harris “In the current market glut of beautiful female singers, it takes a good deal to stand out in the vocal crowd. What makes Denise Donatelli’s release of mainstream jazz (featuring the best Los Angeles studio musicians)…
Written by Jim Santella “Denise Donatelli brings the rich texture of her voice and the subtle rhythmic stride of her phrasing to the forum through a program of familiar jazz standards on In the Company of Friends. Working with an…
Written by Scott Yanow “There is no point mincing words; this is a very impressive debut by singer Denise Donatelli. The arrangements by pianist Tom Garvin are modern and complex with a variety of standards being reharmonized in unusual ways,…