Member Since: 9/7/2006
Band Website: susannabartilla.com
Band Members: Sean Gourley - guitare, Claude Mouton - double bass, Andrea Michelutti - drums. Susanna Bartilla - vocals
Influences: Peggy Lee, Marlene Dietrich, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Abbey Lincoln, Andy Williams, Julie London, Zarah Leander
Sounds Like:
The Berlin born Parisian jazz singer Susanna Bartilla was raised to the sounds of The Great American Songbook, but also the more cabaret like tones of Marlene Dietrich and the Comedian Harmonists, as well as German standards by Zarah Leander and Hilde Knef.
In her newly released CD “So viel Glück – So Lucky†she blends these influences into a rousing, jazzy rendition of some of the greatest music ever composed during the Golden Age of German Songwriting, at last giving those marvelous tunes the swinging treatment they have been craving.
“The entirely new yet completely natural arrangements enhance the poignant melodies and rich harmonies of these immortal evergreens. It felt like polishing a wealth of raw diamonds. Singing for the first time in my mother tongue made me experience the emotional depth of the lyrics with an immediacy that came as a shock. I feel privileged to be able to convey those emotions and bring a fabulous repertoire to the attention of a whole new audience.â€
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY ABOUT MY NEW CD
JazzHot Magazine
This remarkable record is chockfull of great jazz music. Susanna proves a natural swinger and a very talented singer. Her wonderfully warm voice with velvet low tones tells of singular, precious moments, right out of real life; a brilliant performer with a bright future.
Mônica Passos
A very stylish CD. Susanna sounds like a silky siren with a star-studded, velvety voice.
Prestige Audio magazine
This is my absolute fave CD this month. Susanna Bartilla sings great standards in German as well as English and shows the world that good jazz knows no boundaries. Four Stars!
Radio Jazz Plus
"So viel Glück" is a genuine, pure diamond. Thank you for sharing your talent!
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Record Label: Sergent Major - Nocturne
Type of Label: Indie