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Deena Russo

About Me

PURCHASE THE CD AT http://cdbaby.com/cd/deenarusso ************************************************************ ******Deena Russo is a native New Yorker who started her singing career at the age of four. She is a versatile song stylist with an extensive repertoire including jazz, pop, rock, and rhythm and blues. Deena has extensive experience singing live at such prestigious venues as The United Nations Building, The Four Seasons Hotel, The Plaza and The Helmsley Hotel in New York City, The Venetian Hotel, MGM Grand ,Caesar’s Palace and the Hard Rock Hotel In Las Vegas, to name just a few. She travels all over the United States with her band and performs at many corporate and private functions as well as nightclubs.Deena is a seasoned studio vocalist as well. Some of her numerous recording credits includes singing for the movie and soundtrack of “ Sinbad” for Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks studios. Some of Deena’s other recent credits include “It Aint Good Enough For You” written by Steve Lang for the HBO series entitled “ The Mind of the Married Man.” And “Let The Good Times Roll” for the soundtrack of the Ron Howard/Imagine entertainment film “Beyond the Mat”. Her voice can also be heard on numerous radio and television commercials including most recently a national spot for The U.S. Marines.Deena’s acting ability has landed her roles on television commercials, independent films and theatre productions in Los Angeles, CA. She has modeled in Los Angeles Magazine for The Fairmont Mirimar Hotel. Another one of Deena’s talents is songwriting. One of her greatest accomplishments was when she co-wrote the Billboard number one hit song entitled “If Wishes Came True” for the pop group Sweet Sensation. This recording is on Atco/ Atlantic Records. Deena has also written songs with many other artists including Narada Michael Walden and placed the song “You’ve Got A Special Way” with Island Records recording artist Mica Paris.Deena has just completed her CD which is a mix of pop, jazz, and blues. It is entitled "You're My Greatest Miracle" and she is in the process of putting the live show together to promote it. Her goal in life is to do creative work that is inspiring to herself and others, and to enjoy the journey.

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Member Since: 19/03/2007
Band Website: www.deenarusso.com
Influences: I'm influenced by many artists. When I was a little girl, Peggy Lee was playing as well as Frank Sinatra. Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme in my home by my father who was a jazz lover and turned me on to that great music. When I got into my teens I fell in love with Led Zeppelin, Kansas, and Boston. I sang Rock and Roll and worked it in my velvet pants and platform shoes!! I soon began listening to Aretha and Stevie. They both continue to amaze me. I absolutely adore Bonnie Raitt and Tracy Chapman. I'm a big fan of the blues and plan to incorporate alot more of that into my original songs and recordings. I must say that my father Augustine Russo was the first person to ever inspire me to sing and I am eternally grateful for that. He also inspired humor and made me laugh a lot.
Sounds Like: I don't think I sound like anyone but if you're reading this and have listened to my music and think I do, let me know.
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

PEACE

It's amazing to me how many people say they want peace in the world and then they get in their cars and can't control their road rage.  Peace starts where we are.  If we stop being critical ...
Posted by on Tue, 01 May 2007 10:17:00 GMT