Denise Donatelli

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Denise Donatelli
Born Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres Jazz, vocal jazz
Occupation(s)Singer
Labels Savant
Website denisedonatelli.com

Denise Donatelli (born c. 1950) is an American jazz singer.

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Early life

Donatelli was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. [1] She began playing piano at the age of three and studied classical piano for 15 years, winning first place awards in the National Federation of Music Clubs' piano competitions three consecutive years. After college she set her musical career aside for marriage and family and did not begin singing professionally until her sons were in their teens.

Musical career

In Atlanta, Donatelli was encouraged to return to music after attending a jam session that attracted the region's top players, including guitarist Russell Malone. She sang several songs with Russell, and began getting calls for performances. When blues singer Francine Reed joined Lyle Lovett's band, Donatelli joined the three-nights-a-week engagement at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. [2]

Donatelli has toured and performed with Bill Cunliffe, Bill Mays, Roger Kellaway, Tamir Hendelman, Larry Koonse, Julian Lage, Peter Sprague, Bob Sheppard, Joe LaBarbera, Marvin Smith, Christian Jacob's Big Band Theory, Alf Clausen and his Jazz Orchestra, and the Stan Kenton Alumni Band. In addition, she is heard on pianist Bill Cunliffe's Christmas album That Time of Year (2011).

Awards and honors

Discography

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