Deborah Latz · Blog

"Ms. Latz has such flawless control of her fluid soprano that she is able to weave melodic variations on songs such as "Get Along," "Sounds," and-yes!-even "Favorite Things," and do so with such incredibly natural ease that the logic and probity of her improvisations leave no doubt as to her intent." Alan Bargebuhr, Cadence

"...jazz is clearly her first tongue... she wraps you in the deep, rich tones that come lilting from her so easily...it was her original, "Jump In" that turned out to be my favorite cut... it is just vibrant, full of life and lyrically about as jazzy as I've heard in the last 5 years from a female jazz singer."
Rotcod Zzaj, IMPROVIJAZZATION Nation, Issue # 88

“Pleasing vibe… smiling, easy “Waltz for Debby”…”I Didn’t Know” hits glory strides à la Carla White. Latz’s fine feel for French lends some tunes an Edith Piaf-like quick vibrato and brittle grace…” — Fred Bouchard, DOWNBEAT

“After hearing the opening cut, which features tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, I wondered how she could top it. But she did. Deborah's singing of "My Favorite Things" is in the same class as John Coltrane's instrumental version of the same composition. I hadn't heard this lady until I played "Lifeline," but I'm now an ardent fan.”
— Steve Emerine, of the Arizona Daily Star

"...Latz's poignant vocals pull everything together. She draws out the melodies, making each note count, and may be one of the finest balladeers in some time." — Kyle O'Brien, JazzScene - the newsletter of the Jazz Society of Oregon

"...Latz is the real thing. She swings, phrases well and any liberties taken are done with respect for the lyrics." — Ray Comiskey, The Irish Times

"Deborah Latz is a bold singer with a strong sense of her own musical identity. So sure-footed is she that it’s hard to imagine her needing a lifeline - she’s more the type to throw one to the sinking."
— Suzanne Lorge, AllAboutJazz-New York

"Lifeline is destined to be one of those eternal gemstones in jazz music’s archives..."
— Susan Frances, JazzReview.com

"...Latz belts out the lyrics in a fashion that The Chairman of the Board would be proud of."
— Edward Blanco, ejazznews.com

"Deborah Latz... is a seasoned veteran when it comes to creative expression and musical performance...There is an undeniably unique quality to Latz’ approach to jazz standards..."
— Dave Miele, JazzImprov.com

"Deborah Latz offers a musical album of experiences and images that take the listener on a journey – haunting, spare, rambunctious, heartfelt… and deeply felt."
— Laurence Donohue-Greene, Managing Editor, AllAboutJazz-New York

“She [Deborah Latz] is one of those relatively few singers who expresses the emotion of the lyric with style and sensitivity.”
— George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon

Tuesday, January 31 - 6:00PM

Duo Series, Deborah + 1!

Deborah Latz, vox; Jon Davis, piano & electric bass

Critics have called New York-based jazz vocalist Deborah Latz “one of the finest balladeers” (Jazz Society Of Oregon), “undeniably unique” (jazzimprov.com), “Latz has one of the BEST new voices… Her phrasing and unique style is simply elegant and versatile and spunky!” (Jazz Now) and Dan Singer, columnist for England’s, In Tune International Magazine asks “Deborah, just where have you been all my life?” In Fall 2012 Deborah’s third album, “Fig Tree” will be released featuring Jon Davis, piano; John Hart, guitars; Ray Parker, bass; Willard Dyson, drums and special guest: Peter Apfelbaum, saxes, flutes, percussion.

Jon Davis, a veteran jazz pianist who is best known for his association with the legendary bassist, Jaco Pastorious, has recorded with Joe Henderson, Stan Getz, Mike Stern, Nora Jones, Stanley Turrentine, Greg Hutchinson, Sonny Fortune and many others. (San Francisco Chronicle) “Davis is a technical monster whose often percussive approach to both electric and acoustic pianos abounds in rhythmic and harmonic surprise.”

Jon and Deborah will perform in duo exploring jazz classics, world music and originals. We invite you to our laboratory of experiments in music.

Deborah +1! continues

March 29 with Joel Frahm, ts and June 30 with Ray Parker, acoustic bass

http://www.deborahlatz.com

http://jondavismusic.com

CORNELIA STREET CAFE

29 Cornelia Street

Greenwich Village, NY 10014

Tuesday, January 30 2012 6pm

Reservations recommended 212.989.9319
$10 door/One drink minimum

www.corneliastreetcafe.com