"sophisticated pop-infused jazz vocalist..." - Donna Deussen - News

Master Class - Phoenix, AZ

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I will be teaching a master class on vocal technique and performance in Phoenix, AZ, this weekend. Thanks to Lise Hopson, a fabulous voice teacher in her own right, for organizing it! Currently all spots are filled... but, if you're interested in taking part in a future class, please feel free to email me. I'm sure at some point we'll be doing another one!

New Song to Download!

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I came across an old recording I did back in the 90's, a pop/gospel version of "What A Wonderful World." I decided to put it up on I-tunes, Rhapsody, and all the other major music download websites. I think it's a really fun version of the tune - so go check it out and let me know what you think! Only 99 cents...!
www.cdbaby.com/cd/DonnaDeussen

Gig date changed!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Hey guys, my next gig at the fabulous Left Coast Wine Bar has been moved from Saturday the 19th to FRIDAY DEC 18TH instead...
Come on out and join us for some great wine, food, ambiance, and of course, live jazz! No cover. The amazing Jeff Colella is playing for me on this gig, can't wait!

New Video

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Here's an audition video I just recorded with the Chris Berry trio:

Jazz Band from Cheers Video on Vimeo.

new venue

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

I'll be performing at a new (to me) venue on Father's Day. Come join us for some cool jazz and some hot fondue!

HIP KITTY Jazz & Fondue Restaurant
Claremont, CA

with Andy Langham, piano, and Chris Conner, bass

6/21/09
8:00 - 12:00

new rave review!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Just got a great review from All About Jazz, I'm very stoked. The review in its entirety can be read on my press/reviews page, but basically the reviewer (George Harris) totally GETS ME. Yay! Makes me happy...

new steady gig!

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Just picked up a steady gig at Beyond The Grape, in Glendale AZ (off the 101 Loop at Union Hills Ave.) with Dave Baradic on keys. It's a beautiful room and they have a fabulous wine selection and great appetizers. We'll be there every OTHER Wednesday from 6-8 pm, starting in March (the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays). Should be fun!

Another cool quote recently found (by me)...

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

[Jazz] went from the classics to ragtime to Dixieland to swing to bebop to cool jazz.... But it's always jazz. You can put a new dress on her, a new hat, but no matter what kind of clothes you put on her, she's the same old broad.

— Lionel Hampton

Some funny jazz haikus

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

I just read these haikus in my Berklee alumni magazine and they cracked me up... so I thought I'd share a few:

Free jazz temptation
Strikes during the bride's first dance
What would Wynton do?

Best Man pays sideman
Leader's greediness revealed
Rebellion ensues

Riffing on "Rudolph"
Musicians in red and green
Learn humility

Break time is over
Rest of band is returning
Now for that phone call

I'm sending a sub
Not to worry, he'll be fine
He's fresh out of rehab

The drummer helped
Me count the syllables in this
Haiku

Tempe Arts Festival

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Hi peeps - I'll be performing at the Tempe Arts Festival on March 31 and April 1... it's outdoors, so hopefully it's early enough in the year and the band and I won't be passing out from heat exhaustion! Looking forward to it, actually, should be lots of fun.