Praise for Grammy Nominated When Lights are Low

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 J Hunter No “Vanity” Here: Jackie Ryan, Denise Donatelli, Lisa Sokolov, Kat Edmonson “Donatelli is in the band, not with the band or singing in front of the band. She doesn’t sing songs as much as she shapes…

Written by Elysa Gardner “Why Did I Choose You?” is a USA Today Pick of the Week! “Singer and standard are well matched on this breezily poignant track from Donatelli’s When Lights Are Low.”

Written by TheJazzPage.com When Lights Are Low — Savant Records “West Coast-based jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli says she was influenced more by instrumentalists than singers. She continues to work her craft magnificently on her latest recording When Lights Are Low….

Written by TheCalifornia Report, KQED When Lights Are Low — Critics Picks for 2010 When Lights Are Low is in Andrew Gilbert’s 10 Favorite New Jazz Recordings of 2010

Written by Jonathan Takiff “Denise Donatelli triumphs (with arrangements by Geoffrey Keezer)!

Written by Ralph A. Miriello Denise Donatelli is a true contender for jazz female vocalist of the year.

Written by Don Albert Some Jazz Grammy Nominations I raved about Denise Donatelli in Financial Mail (July, 2009). She now has a new CD out on Savant named When Lights are Low, which as garnered two Grammy nominations for Best…

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…