Suzahn Fiering-jazz originals & standards

Bio:

...SUZAHN FIERING...

...JAZZ VOCALIST-GUITARIST-COMPOSER...

"…a bold, fresh and adventurous talent…”

Suzahn tours Europe and the US playing festivals and clubs and leads Master Classes including (LIPA-The Liverpool Institute Of The Performing Arts founded by Sir Paul McCartney and Sir George Martin) The Copenhagen Jazz Fest, The Birmingham Jazz Fest (UK), The Marbella Jazz Fest (Spain), The Festival de la Terre (Paris & Toulouse), The Pizza Express (London), The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh), Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center (NYC) to name a few.

Guitarist, vocalist and composer Suzahn Fiering's music (originals and jazz standards sprinkled with songs in French and Spanish) is an elegant entrée into a romantic world of dazzling virtuosity with smoky-smooth vocals, impressive guitar work, masterful scatting, critically acclaimed originals and unique interpretations of jazz classics. The listener is transported to a place with blue martinis, clinking wine glasses, well-dressed patrons and a cozy sepia-toned atmosphere. Suzahn delivers all this intertwined with tidbits of jazz history and clever wit. -JAZZREVIEW.COM

Suzahn’s compositions are like short stories set to music, each a page from a steamy novel revealing a secret life through a well balanced mix of swing, blues, ballads, Latin and pop. Suzahn’s voice is articulate and silky yet one can’t resist its seasoned, road worn quality, which is well supported by her formidable guitar playing ability.

Suzahn hails from New York City and has worked with a who's who in the music world including Mel Lewis, Grady Tate, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Donald Brown, Donald Harrison, Sam Bush, Dick Oatts and Jaco Pastorius to name a few. Suzahn tours regularly playing top festivals and clubs in the US, Europe and Asia. She has songs in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., and in the Baseball Hall of Fame and her songs have been heard on Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Coyote Ugly, NPR, BET, Disney, National Geographic, Better Homes & Gardens, Switched, WWE Smackdown and Basil Rush Show in over 40 countries, independent films, National Jingles (USA) and have been performed by many artist world-wide.

Press Quotes from around the world:

“An elegant purveyor of smoky vocals, accomplished guitar playing, masterful scatting, well crafted standards and originals, New York born Suzahn is a true jazz diva. “ The Argus, England

“I hereby tip her brilliant 'Another Out of Town Romance' as one of the best jazz songs of the year." Jazz Rag, England

"An accomplished composer and guitarist, Suzahn's writing style is influenced by blues, R&B, and pop – although traditional jazz runs throughout like molten steel… and she can scatt with the best of them. Birmingham Post, England.

"Suzahn is a bold, fresh and adventurous talent and writes songs that can touch your heart at 60 paces. " La Tribuna, Marbella, Spain

"Her voice clear and strong practically drips with sex appeal…the musical equivalent of Viagra." Maryville Times, TN

"Suzahn Fiering's "PARIS WITHOUT HIS KISS" might very well lead to Richard Adler's fifth Grammy." The Nashville Music Guide.

"A hot ticket with a killer voice… a Jazz Bard, the Joni Mitchell of Jazz!" Lynn Samuels, XM Satellite Radio.

"Fiering's style combines improvisational flair with a natural swing and exuberance… not just an excellent vocalist, but she is also an impressive writer and guitar player.” The City Paper, Nashville

“Intelligent, well crafted songs and a strong, smoky, versatile voice…” The Tennessean

"An outstanding interpretive stylist and ballad performer." The Nashville Scene.

"Simply put, Suzahn is a great writer, great Scatter." Dick Oatts.

"Don’t mess with fire, this girl’s got it and she can Scatt!" Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Jay Leno Show.

"She sings and writes her ass off…” Jaco.

"One of the best songwriters and most captivating performers I have ever known. Her work and her life have influenced mine greatly.” Jonathan Larson. Author and composer of RENT!

EURO TOUR SEPT/OCT 2010. *Czech republic-Play Prague: Concerts and Master Classes. Sept 21st through the 25th. *ITALY! September 30th Concert in Gradisca d'Isonzo "Al Ponte" October 01, - Concert in Castions di Strada, Udine "Cà del Lago" October 02 - Concert near Udine - for UNICEF UK! October 4th. - Master Class at LIPA (Liverpool Institute for the performing Arts). October 5th. Master Class. Liverpool Community College October 5th - concert Keiths "Wine Bar " Liverpool.

Euro Tour July/August 2010 I played in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and Berlin. I attended the LIPA (Liverpool Institute For The Performing Arts) in the company of Paul McCartney and George Martin. See Myspace gig dates for details.

Euro Tour April 2010 "Suzahn and the Volcano". In played All over the UK, teaching in Liverpool at LIPA and the Community College, some great gigs in Manchester and London and teaching gigs in Paris, France. See Myspace gig dates for details.

California Christmas Tour 2009. See Myspace gig dates for details.

June/July 2009 Euro Tour

June, 25 2009 08:00 PM - La Mandala Toulouse, France

June, 26 2009 07:00 PM - Chateau de Padies Toulous/Labruguiere

June, 27th and 28th 2009 08:00 PM - Festival de la Terre (Earth Day Festival) Parc de Bercy, Paris, France

July, 1 2009 06:15 PM - Boisedales of Bishop’s Gate London, England

July, 1 2009 10:00 PM - Boisdales of Belgravia London, England 10-midnight.

July, 3rd, 4th & 7th 2009 07:00 PM - Birmingham Jazz Fest, Engalnd. Old Orleans, The Mailbox, Birmingham Ibis Hotel

July, 5 2009 07:00 PM - The Candle Light Concert. The Horseshoe Inn at The Three Bridges, Shropshire, England.

July, 9 & 10th 2009 08:00 PM - Copenhagen Jazz Festival!! Cafe Downtown, København, Denmark

For Booking info call Awesome Entertainment (011) 615.385.9349

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BIO, BIO, BIO... Suzahn, one of 5 children, is the daughter of a successful Artist Father and Educator Mother. Suzahn wrote her first song and made her first public appearance at the age of five in a school program in Buffalo, NY where her family lived before moving to Westchester, a suburb of New York City. What they didnt know then is that she would continue to write songs and perform her whole life, developing an exciting career in the music industry. Needing to support herself Suzahn perused an education in Music and Recording Engineer working behind the scenes in all aspects of the music industry as an engineer, producer, label administrator, publishing and manufacturing. However, her inner calling kept her performing and writing. After encouragement from accompanist and mentor Sammy Benskin (Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday), and Jonathan Larson (RENT!) Suzahn made her way to the other side of the glass as a respected session singer and composer. She landed a job on Madison Avenue composing and singing on many National Jingles, including Dr. Pepper, Certs, Budweiser and Pillsbury. Suzahn quickly became a regular of the New York City Club Scene performing at top venues like Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, The Bottom Line and Off-Broadway. In and out of the studios, Suzahn has worked with the likes of Vanessa Williams, Will Lee, Marvin Smitty Smith, Mel Lewis, Marc Cohen, Dick Oatts, Marc Egan, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Donald Brown, Grady Tate, Sam Bush and Jaco Pastorius to only name a few. Her students included Leona Naess and Sean Lennon as well as cast members from Broadway shows. Suzahn was awarded a Scholarship to the Actor's Institute after working with Tony winner and Oscar nominee, William Hickey. And, before leaving New York City, was invited into the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., as a songwriter and has two songs in the Baseball Hall of Fame. After moving to Nashville, TN to work at MCA Music, Suzahn was heard in a club by 4-time Grammy winning Producer Richard Adler who produced her new CD, "Paris Without His Kiss". Suzahn resides in Nashville and works as an Artist, Songwriter, Teacher and freelance Producer. Suzahn performs as a solo or with her band "French Kiss" and travels America and Europe playing clubs, colleges and festivals and writes music for Carlin International Music Group. ..   ..