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Debi Raven

Vocalist
Jazz / R&B

About Me

Debi Raven's life has been intertwined with singing and performing from the very beginning. As a child, no flashlight was safe from becoming an impromptu microphone at family gatherings. Showcasing a natural business savvy at the age of twelve, Debi was performing professionally at weddings.
As a versatile songstress, her musical spectrum ranges across different styles from standards, popular, R&B, dance and performing the National Anthem for Major and Minor League Ball Teams.
Versatility, in tandem with a four octave vocal musical range, offers her musical virtuosity on stage. Influenced by the sweet sophistication of the Brazilian bossa nova sounds of Gilberto/Jobim, the wide style varieties of Diane Schuur and the pureness and clarity of Karen Carpenter and Patti Austin. Debi's vocal artistry delivers an aural treat for the ears.
In addition to singing, Debi has expressed her musical feelings via the pen. She has composed the Latin jazz song, “Look Into My Eyes” that earned some radio airplay. Constantly composing, she is finishing the lyrics to original smooth-jazz collaboration with Ron Kobayashi.
Debi is very thankful for her gift, giving thanks daily to be able to share the love for the audience's listening and dancing pleasures.
Currently Debi is working on her debut CD set to be released on Carpet Cat Records in 2007.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/15/2006
Band Website: debiraven.com
Band Members: Ron Kobayashi, Baba Elefante, Steve Dixon, Joe Casados, Leo Vigil, Gary Wing, Ken Rosser, Doug Ross, Bob Farrell Dave Kuhner, Norm Aberjon, Sky Ladd, Darryl Walker, Steve Hommel, John True, Steve Haager, Tom Ravel, Ricky Brown, Victor Cisneros, Tateng Katindig, Richard Iharra
Influences: Diane Schuur, Diane Reeves, Patti Austin, Karen Carpenter, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall and Sarah Vaughn.

Sounds Like: Myself
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Portofino

Wow!  What an incredible night!!!  Thank you all for coming out on this fabulous Saturday night! Performing on piano was the incredibly talented Steve Haager, thank you very much young man!!...
Posted by Debi Raven on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:46:00 PST

Portofino Gig

What an honor it has been performing with pianist Ron Kobayashi - he never stops amazing me with his gift of playing the piano. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for dinner and for their requests of s...
Posted by Debi Raven on Sat, 23 Sep 2006 01:53:00 PST