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Kelley Suttenfield

About Me

Kelley Suttenfield is a vocalist in the neo-classic jazz tradition, delivering soulful interpretations of lyrics over a smooth, swinging beat. With a diverse repertoire ranging from Brazilian standards to the Beatles and beyond, Kelley’s music is known for creating an evocative mood that clearly resonates with her audience. Kelley performs regularly in New York City and, on occasion, her former stomping grounds in Virginia, as well as overseas in Copenhagen, Denmark. She received a mention in Volume IV of the World Who’s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment (2007), was a finalist in the 2008 Jazzmobile Jazz Vocal Competition, and has just completed recording a full-length CD slated for release this year.
"Kelley Suttenfield has a voice with a soulful touch. A truly gifted jazz artist with the ability to maneuver like a trumpet -- not only interpreting the melody, but also coloring the tone with light and dark nuances that move the listener. A voice that is eager to tell us a story."
- Carsten Andersen, Producer, Danish National Broadcasting Corp., DENMARK
"Kelley Suttenfield has a wonderful voice with a warm and luminous tone. She chooses interesting material and expresses her lyrics with maturity and heart. Kelley is a plus for any club to present."
 - Roseanna Vitro, Jazz Vocalist, USA
"A wonderful vocalist!"
- João da Penha, Host, Jazz & Bossa Nova Radio, BRAZIL

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/23/2006
Band Website: www.kelleysuttenfield.com
Influences: Madeleine Peyroux, Tierney Sutton, Roseanna Vitro, Rene Marie, Norah Jones, Karrin Allyson, Shirley Horn, The Beatles, A.C. Jobim, Chet Baker, Cassandra Wilson, just to name a few...
Sounds Like: You decide!
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Sunday, 5/24 @ GV Bistro

Ahhhh, Memorial Day Weekend in NYC... Did you know it's actually one of the city's best-kept secrets? No long lines, first dibs on the best tables, Fleet Week -- hellooooo?!If you want to experience y...
Posted by on Sun, 17 May 2009 20:04:00 GMT

Sunday, 4/12 @ GV Bistro

Dear Friends,Who says Jazz and Easter don't mix?! Whatever you were abstaining from for the past 40 days, I'm sure the Bistro can accommodate! Or, if you're Passing-over, why not pass by? Either way, ...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Vivaldi 2/17 + Bistro 2/22

Dear Friends,I know you're just waiting for the cliché holiday references, but this year I have decided I'm "just not that into" Valentine's Day. So I'm not going there, and you can't make me. :)Howev...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:15:00 GMT

Happy New Year + Caffe Vivaldi - Tues, 1/13

Dear Friends,Hello, and Happy New Year! Now is the time of fresh starts, clean slates, and redemption of the soul. This year I celebrated the arrival of 2009 twice in one day, and I'm certain tha...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:05:00 GMT

Bistro 12/21 + Vivaldi 12/23 + Glad Tidings!

Dear Friends, Sending you the warmest of holiday greetings during these uncertain times. But there's good news -- for example, if ever there was a year when regifting is deemed socially acceptab...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:05:00 GMT

Vivaldi 11/19 + Bistro 11/23 + Trip Fotos

Dear Friends, Just a few short weeks ago I was waxing poetic about change. Now that it's actually upon us..."How--does--it--feel?"  I'd like to hear from you on this -- one way or the other -- b...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:29:00 GMT

Tierney Sutton Band Workshop - 11/22/08, NYC

Note: Please distribute this notice widely to singers who may have an interest, as this is a very special opportunity for study in a master-class setting, open to participants and auditors.Dear Singer...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:58:00 GMT

Caffe Vivaldi 10/14 + GV Bistro 10/12

Dear Friends, Change is in the air -- can you feel it? By this time next month, we'll all be looking back in wonderment at just how we made it through the past eight years. "The only thing consta...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:02:00 GMT

Caffe Vivaldi - Tuesday, 9/9

Dear Friends, September. How did this happen? The days are already noticeably shorter, and in just a few short weeks Fall will keel over upon us. Where did the Summer go? What does it all mean?!?! St...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:06:00 GMT

Caffe Vivaldi - Tuesday, 8/12

Dear Friends,   Since my last communique, I've been a lot of places, and I've seen a lot of things -- none of which I can show you as my camera is in the "shop" somewhere in Jersey: Montreal (Jaz...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:02:00 GMT