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Deborah Benasouli

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Deborah B.

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Deborah was born December the 14th 1977 in Enghien-les-Bains, in France. She started acting professionally in theatre after studying at Nissan Nativ Acting School in Jerusalem. And now she is focusing on her biggest passion : Singing.

She performs in a wide variety of Jazz Clubs in France such as Le Petit Journal Montparnasse, the Sunside, the LIDO, the Duc des Lombards, the Café Universel, the Tsé, the Winston, Espace Blues, the 7 Lézards, the Casino of Enghien-Les-Bains, the Charlie Birdy, the Train Theatre in Portes-Lès-Valence ... for festivals : Esprit Jazz Festival, Crest Jazz Festival, Jazz’n’Klezmer Festival, «The New Voices in Jazz» Festival at the Sunset, Euro Jazz Rueil Festival 2006.

Deborah was a member and singer of the drummer (Liz Mc Comb’s drummer) Larry Crockett’s band the « CROCK POTT » and was a back up vocalist in the « MAINSTREET » funk band.

-She has been singing and performing with : Larry Crockett, Kim Yarbrough, Pierre Bertrand (pianist), Billy Hector, Awa Traoré, Moussa Cissoko, David Eléouet, Eric Evangélista, Hervé Meschinet, Laurent Souques, Yaron Herman, Christian Brenner, David Grébil, Gaël Rakotondrabé, Jimi Sofo, Jérôme Tricoire, Frédéric Loiseau, Tony Ballester, Jean-Pierre Rebillard, Nicolas Sabato, Olivier Robin, Nicolas Moreaux, Dominique Lemerle, Simon Teboul, groupe de Funk « Mainstreet », Alexandre Saada, Chris Jennings, Jean-Daniel Botta, Laurent Sériès, Mr.Patel, and by participating at a Masterclass organized by Association K'Dense with Pee Wee Ellis, Steve Williams and Sarah Morrow.

-She was interviewed by Radio Shows such as: TSF concerning Jazz’n’Klezmer Festival, interviewed by the journalist Jean-Michel Proust and Radio Judaïque FM, Radio J, RCJ, Radio Enghien, Vallée FM.

Press Quotes:

- « Charm, desire, smile...you are the only part missing ! » Jean-Michel Proust, Le Nouvel Obs.Sortir, december 2004.

- « [...] Deborah Benasouli’s quartet composed of young talented musicians, lead us through Blues and Swing and inspired us by its energy and imagination. Alexandre Saada (piano), Chris Jennings (upright bass) and Laurent Sériès (drums) accompany Deborah’s alto voice, tuning beautifully to the blues rythm of her songs [...] » Karolina Wolfzhan, L’Arche, november-december 2004.

- « She brings us to an inspirational moment within «The New Voices in Jazz» Festival. Deborah sings standards, traveling through Blues and Bossa Nova. She has a unique musical approach and tone of voice. ». 20 Minutes, june 30th 2005.

- « [...]Deborah Benasouli is performing a great « soul show » her voice is warm and her trio attentive and intense. Beautiful voice and presence, eclectic repertoire.[...] » Cécile, Les Jazzités du Vocal, August 3rd 2005, Crest Jazz Festival’s review.

- « Deborah is certainly one of the best things that has happened to vocal last few years.[...]She is a moving artist, who doesn’t need to scatt indefinitively. Simply because her art of singing is full, rich, joyful, wild and tenderly intense, a gem. » CitizenJazz, 2006.

- « Beautiful and tender, Deborah Benasouli will seduce you through her voice and particulary well chosen repertoire. » Jean-Michel Proust, Le Nouvel Obs.Sortir, february 2006.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/6/2006
Band Members: Deborah Benasouli - vocals
Alexandre Saada - piano/keyboard
Mr.Patel - guitar
Jean-Daniel Botta - bass
Laurent Series - drums

image de fond : Etsuko IIDA
design myspace : Philippe Monfouga

Sounds Like: Texts by Pierre de Nardo
Musics by Jean-Daniel
Except "Look Around" and "I wish" by Stevie Wonder
"Eli Eli" By Hanna Senesh/David Zehavi
Type of Label: None