For her concerts Denise has her producer Carey Deadman from Jersey boys assemble the band/orchestra members and will vary on stage depending on the size of the venue. Recording "Hotel Lafayette" both orchestra and band musicians were used from Jersey Boys and Wicked in Chicago, totaling 70. The strings were conducted by Colin Welford from Wicked.
Influences
Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall
Sounds Like
My music is similar to Michael Buble's but from a female perspective.
Wherever she performs she brings down the house! The most often heard expression is"how does such a big voice come out of such a tiny person?". Indeed her 5'3" stature hides a voice that rivals the best in professional entertainment anywhere. While her repertoire is strong in classic jazz she also performs material from opera to pop and show tunes to dance.
Denise studied under Chicago's top voice coach Randy Buescher and has performed with area big bands and orchestras. For several years she had her own highly acclaimed nightclub show and has been a frequent special guest with many other well known entertainers including Victor Pacini, Sam Magdall, Vic Flanagan, Tony Ocean, Jerry Hendrix of the Drifters, and Chicago's legendary Milt Trenier.
Denise is now doing concerts and dinner shows in Midwest performing arts theatres and dinner clubs and preparing for the release of her first major album in the Spring of 2009. This project is being produced by renowned arranger, conductor and musician Carey Deadman of "Wicked" and "Jersey Boys" fame, and features the incredible pianist Jeremy Kahn assisting with all of the re-harmonization work. Backing Denise is most of the orchestra from from the hit show "Wicked" along with its star conductor Colin Welford. Recorded at the multi-million dollar Chicago Recording Company and engineered by Chris Steinmetz, one of the industry's best, this will be an album for all who love great orchestral/big band standards.
In addition to her love for singing Denise also enjoys acting and performing on stage, and has participated in improv shows as well.
SPECIAL UPDATE: HOTEL LAFAYETTE IS OFF TO THE GRAMMY'S!!!!! IT IS ON THE 2010 NOMINATING BALLOTS IN THE FOLLOWING 5 AREAS: ONE OF THE POP CATEGORIES APPROPRIATE FOR STANDARDS; AND FOR ARRANGING, ENGINEERING AND PRODUCTION. DENISE IS ALSO IN ONE OF THE MAIN ARTIST CATEGORIES.
WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK ALL ACADEMY MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION WHEN THEY REVIEW THIS YEARS ENTRANTS!!!
your voice is so beautiful...... god has sent you as an angel.......... when you sing the words flow,the energy within can be felt within ones heart and soul....... you sing with such passion...........
thanks , kid , all is well with me , i'm still working hard , and had to stop by to wish you a very nice happy holidays, love ya as allways , be safe , sincerly bobby_magee / starman / themaddcientist
Hope you are doing well my friend. I know I already said this a few times and you probably get tired of people saying this but I Love your voice and you rock. take care Jo
THANKS SO MUCH KID , I WILL NEVER GIVE UP, AND I WILL NEVER SURRNEDER , I'M STILL ON THE HUNT FOR A NEW SCIENCE GIG, AND A NEW STUDIO LOCATION, AND I'M GETTING SOME ALLIES, TO HELP ME OUT , THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT, SINCERLY BOBBY MAGEE , OH AND I HAVE A NEW FRIEND THAT DIGS JAZZ , SO I'M GOING TO INTRODUCE HER TO YOUR NEW ALBUMN HOTEL LAFFEYETTE , ITS NOT MUCH BUT ANY THING CAN BE CONQUERED ONE STEP AT A TIME , LET ME KNOW ABOUT THE GRAMMIES , WHEN THE VOTES ARE IN , OR SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENS , OH AND I ALMOST FORGOT I GOT AN INVITATION TO A SITE THATS WHANTS TO PUT MY MUSIC COMPOSITIONS IN FRONT OF SOME A AND R PEOPLE IN THE BIZ, SO IM GOING TO CHECK THEM OUT , WISH ME LUCK, SINCERLY LOVE YA BOBBY MAGEE , PEACE
Hello Sweetness;) Have not sent comments in awhile but know that You are Special and always in my Thoughts and Prayers... Flowers are Smiles from God... This one is for You... Always An Angel For You... Sending You Love...XoXo...;)
Denise; I am so happy for you, and I just love the music you have been doing, and Edward; has been playing some old jazz at the studio, I am going to tell him this week, that we should be listening to your music at the studio. God Bless you today, and always.
Ciao,Denise Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, Band, and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis, I feel great admiration for you, be really one whom is worth rather a lot! I hope to listen soon to you, in italy .. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music all the best.. from italy.. and good life.. every day neal
Comments by ZingerBug.com Comments by ZingerBug.com Flowers are smiles from God... This one is for You;) Ty Sweeness for thinking of me on my Birthday. You have a Special place in my Heart... Love & Blessings Always... Always An Angel For You JohnnyAngel;)XoXo...
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