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Dena Taylor

Austin, TX Jazz / Blues / Americana

Dena Taylor

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About

Members: Dena Taylor (Vocalist)

Sounds Like: Keely Smith, Julie London

Label: Independent

Manager: DAProductions

Bio: NEWSFLASH: Austin, TX (10/02/10):

IAIRA certifies "Song for My Father" as an International Top 100!!

The International Association of Independent Recording Artists, IAIRA, recognizes and honors artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in sound recording by monitoring... See Full Bio

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Just uploaded my video card. Hope you'll have a listen and I hope that the Creator of us all holds you close and in sacred peace! Namaste!

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"Dena Taylor’s Certitude is 11 tracks of unpretentious, well-performed country inspired jazz. The songs are considered standards, but they emanate a rich southern flavor that isn’t often associated with a standard jazz tune."

— Rosana Caban, Independent Review of Certitude for MyMusicSuccess

"She has the experience to know how to please a listener with her voice, which is not unlike Carly Simon.... The simplicity of her performances showcases how control and poise can sometimes resonate stronger than over-the-top vocal performances."

— Rosana Caban, Independent Review of Certitude for MyMusicSuccess

"The instrumental performances cannot be ignored. They truly make this album an absolute must-have. In particular, the performance on “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” by Matt Smith on guitar is too good to ignore."

— Rosana Caban, Independent Review of Certitude for MyMusicSuccess

"This album is a wonderful addition to any music library. This will easily be embraced by fans of jazz who wouldn’t mind a bit of country in their lives AND fans of country who wouldn’t mind a little jazz in theirs."

— Rosana Caban, Independent Review of Certitude for MyMusicSuccess

"As with Dena Taylor's debut album, this album is definitely not to be missed and the "Certitude" lies in the fact that its wealth of passion transcends even the technical excellence of the musicians involved...."

— Max Maffia, Daybox Records (Review of Certitude)

".... everything flows into the notes of Gershwin and his marvelous "The Man I Love." Here Dena returns to her great love and you can't help but realize it. ....This track is a masterpiece."

— Max Maffia, Daybox Records (Review of Certitude)

"Narrowing the gap between country music and jazz classics, this highly successful experiment is as elegant as always (just listen to Dena's debut album, Round Midnight, for confirmation). "

— Max Maffia, Daybox Records (Review of Certitude)

“ "Having heard the previews of the new album, it seems that she has really been given the opportunity to expand her musical horizons since she has been working with Matt Smith in the studio. This will be an amazing set of songs when the album is released." ”

— Simon Adams, MyMusicSuccess

“... combine a retro melancholy reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald or Billie Holliday with a self-knowing wink and a nod - in all the tracks, particularly "Let's Face the Music and Dance" ”

— Tara Isabella Burton, MyMusicSuccess.com

“Taylor's talent is the real deal - an instrument as powerful as a jazz piano or saxophone in evoking the mournful yet sassy strains of jazz and blues so central to Round Midnight.”

— Tara Isabella Burton, MyMusicSuccess.com

“...the adversity Taylor has faced lends her voice a hard, knowing edge - like that of a Gladys Knight at her prime- that gives her music a ripened maturity so many pop stars lack.”

— Tara Isabella Burton, MyMusicSuccess.com

“Smoky, sexy, soft - the velvety voice of Dena Taylor dominates not just a corner of the room but indeed the entire wall of sound created by the "on" button of the stereo.”

— Tara Isabella Burton, MyMusicSuccess.com

“... Taylor has the ironic interpretations of lyrics that combines emotion with musicianship, is not unlike that of Carmen McRae. Yet, Taylor is like Dinah Washington in her ability to be versatile in her music, going from jazz to blues to light pop with an incredible sense of drama and timing....”

— Excerpt from interview w/ WFIT's Sandi Hall, Florida Today - HTN (Brevard)

“... If you are a lover of jazz, warm voices and well-played music, make sure that this CD becomes a part of your collection! ”

— Max Maffia, Daybox Records

" … the sensitivity, the depth of feeling and the richness of colour that Dena infuses into her performances are in a class of their own. … Dena is that rare combination of outstanding talent and enchanting charisma that one cannot but feel fortunate to come across in the vast world of music."

— Tony Lawson, IMI Sound

“… The strong-voiced, yet sweet singing Taylor chose the 9 tracks based on her appreciation of the lyrics and emotional attachment to the melodies. … There’s no doubt that she's made each song her own personal statement. Let Dena Taylor’s sultry voice ease your worries and keep you smiling."”

— Michael Kraft, Ditzingen Germany, The Jazz Network

"In order to give my view on Dena Taylor's album I find myself obliged to start out with one of the greatest interpretations of "Round Midnight" that I have ever heard. ...

— Max Maffia, DayBox Records

"What a find!! ... Dena is supported by three of the finest musicians. It is my pleasure to present Dena to the listening audience of the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales, Australia." ...

— Carol Hayes, Shoalhaven Radio

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SWINGBOOTY
We live for stuff like this. What a great voice. Our band also does a lot of jazz standards like "Our Love is Here to Stay." You have a wonderful group of players backing...
Leanne Felzien
beautiful vocals and stellar songwriting.
Still inlimbo
Great music.....nice....
Sanjay Lal
Wonderful music here,Great talent.Best wishes,Sanjay
Maxlink AkA Dark Angel
very best to you
Angel Sierra
Love your music! Great vocals!

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