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Influences
Nancy Wilson, Jane Monheit, Linda Eder, Ann Hampton Callaway, Diane Schuur, Barbra Streisand, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Maureen McGovern, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Bette Midler
Sounds Like
Jane Monheit, Maureen McGovern, Nancy Wilson, Linda Eder, Ann Hampton Callaway, Ella Fitzgerald,Diane Schuur, Diana Krall, Liz Callaway,
Roberta Duchak's debut jazz c.d "Intersections" is available now on www.cdbaby.com
“Intersections” is a beautiful collection of Broadway favorites wrapped in traditional Jazz arrangements. This unique marriage is completely sanctified by the exceptional artistry of Roberta Duchak, one of America’s most accomplished singers and stage actresses. From Cole Porter to John Larson, from Stephen Sondheim to Irving Berlin, “Intersections” redefines what’s “cool” about the Broadway show tune.
Roberta Duchak made her Broadway debut in the musical "Ragtime". Roberta recently finished a 6 month run as Rona Lisa Peretti in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Her National tour credits include playing the Ghost of Christmas Past opposite Richard Chamberlain in Scrooge, Hal Prince’s ShowBoat(Magnolia & Ellie) and Ragtime(Mother). Favorite credits – Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (TATC), Come fly With Me (Mercury Theatre), Ain’t Nothin But the Blues (Northlight Theatre), And the world goes Round(Drury Lane),
Cats (Jellylorum), Swing(singer) ,State Fair(Emily Arden) The Taffetas(Cheryl) at the Marriott, Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (CCPA), Lady Capulet in The Second City’s Romeo and Juliet(Chicago Shakespeare), Irene Malloy in Hello Dolly (Skylight Opera),The Visit(Goodman Theatre).
She was a featured soloist at the prestigious Ravinia Festival as well as in their musical concerts, Sunday in the Park with George(Frieda) and A Little Night Music (Liebeslieder).
Roberta is currently on the National Tour of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" playing the vivacious Rona Lisa Peretti! Check out www.spellingbeethemusical.com for cities and dates!
My Latest CD REVIEW
Now available at www.jazzchicago.net
JAZZCHICAGO.NET Nov-07
Displaying impressive range and control, this is a singer that fans of female vocal jazz will want to get to know. Despite her incredible technique, Duchak’s voice expresses personality nicely without the over-affectation that so many vocalists suffer from. Fans of such singers as Jane Monheit should give this CD a spin. I know I am looking forward to hearing more from this talented lady in the future.
The songs run the gamut of emotions from the sorrowful to the upbeat, with the over-the-top Latin take on "Raise the Roof," perhaps the show stopper of the album. But the quieter moments appeal as well as on "Whoever You Are, I Love You," and Duchak shows she can belt out the blues as well on "What You Don’t Know About Women."
Song choices and production/playing aside, it is Duchak's stunning voice that really rockets this album into the stratosphere.
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Hey, I hope everything is still going well with the tour. I’m going to NY soon and just can’t believe that I won’t be able to go see The Bee. My friend and I are going to try and see you guys when the tour stops in VA in May.
Oh oh oh...Our Bacchus is a hunter. So far...2 possums....2 squirrel and a very unfortunate kitty that didnt know better than to come into our back yard. :( The kitty didnt have a tag, so we just burried her. Always felt bad that someone might have been wondering......
Hey Roberta! I told you that I would email you that song "Fly Away" but it won't work. However, it is on my myspace page if you get a chance to listen to it. I hope all is well. WSS is coming to an end already. Cant wait to see you next!
i saw oh Steph's page that you did Showboat. funny that you mention it. i love that show. my ballet class is actually doing "life upon the wicked stage"
Thanks so much for the add! I saw you guys Sunday afternoon in Toronto (I was the one you caught texting!) ;) You are absolutely brilliant. I definitely came home to research you and am DEFINITELY going to be buying your CD.
Hey Roberta...thanks for the ADD! I enjoyed listening to your Set! Nice Music...especially enjoyed your song "Raise the Roof" very Cool Vibes! Have a great day!
