O’s Notes: Susie has a beautiful vocal tone that is accentuated by Ken Peplowski (cl) Larry McKenna (t-sax) and John Swana (t) who rotate through the spotlight leading the melodies. But Susie won’t let you forget that she’s leading I Wish I Knew, especially on the title track, “Alfie” and “You Go To My Head”.
O’s Notes: Susie has a beautiful vocal tone that is accentuated by Ken Peplowski (cl) Larry McKenna (t-sax) and John Swana (t) who rotate through the spotlight leading the melodies. But Susie won’t let you forget that she’s leading I Wish I Knew, especially on the title track, “Alfie” and “You Go To My Head”.
O's Place Jazz Magazine
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One of the top singers on the jazz scene today.
One of the top singers on the jazz scene today.
LA Jazz Scene
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With impressive command, Susie Meissner makes her merry way through the Great American Songbook.
With impressive command, Susie Meissner makes her merry way through the Great American Songbook.
All About Jazz
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… a simply magnificent 'Hello Young Lovers', & 'The Shadow of Your Smile'
… a simply magnificent 'Hello Young Lovers', & 'The Shadow of Your Smile'
'I Wish I Knew' review from Exclusive Magazine
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… a stunning rendition of the stirring Burt Bacharach and Hal David track 'Alfie.'
… a stunning rendition of the stirring Burt Bacharach and Hal David track 'Alfie.'
'I Wish I Knew' review from Exclusive Magazine
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Her attractive voice and her sensitive interpretation of the lyrics are both in full display... The final eight bars where [Ken Peplowski] interacts with the singer is exquisite...
Her attractive voice and her sensitive interpretation of the lyrics are both in full display... The final eight bars where [Ken Peplowski] interacts with the singer is exquisite...
Scott Yanow, Jazz Inside Magazine
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Ms. Meissner is definitely in the top tier of today's female jazz singers.
Ms. Meissner is definitely in the top tier of today's female jazz singers.
Ron Forman, WKRB-FM, NYC
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Might as well confess! Susie Meissner can really sing! Each listener will have more than one favorite... here they are vocal and instrumental triumphs
Might as well confess! Susie Meissner can really sing! Each listener will have more than one favorite... here they are vocal and instrumental triumphs
Bob Gish, Jazz Inside NY
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Here is Susie Meissner really delivering on 15 never to be forgotten standards ... It's a treat with plenty of vocal highs that are so difficult for many other singers to reach ... She's certainly a natural.
Here is Susie Meissner really delivering on 15 never to be forgotten standards ... It's a treat with plenty of vocal highs that are so difficult for many other singers to reach ... She's certainly a natural.
Dan Singer reviewing "Tea For Two", In Tune Magazine
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The title track is quite remarkable and works brilliantly on a couple of levels. Susie Meissner demonstrates her ability to get inside a lyric and luxuriate in a lush melody. She brings a very present, involved-phrasing glow to classic ballads. Sublime and focused...
The title track is quite remarkable and works brilliantly on a couple of levels. Susie Meissner demonstrates her ability to get inside a lyric and luxuriate in a lush melody. She brings a very present, involved-phrasing glow to classic ballads. Sublime and focused...
Rob Lester, Talkin' Broadway
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This CD is a wonderful selection of ballads sung by the very versatile vocalist, Susie Meissner.
This CD is a wonderful selection of ballads sung by the very versatile vocalist, Susie Meissner.
Roberta on the Arts, I'm Confessin'
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Notable CDs by Vocalists: ... Susie Meissner, I'm Confessin', (LydianJazz) ...
Notable CDs by Vocalists: ... Susie Meissner, I'm Confessin', (LydianJazz) ...
W. Royal Stokes' Best and Notable Releases of 2011
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Smart Listening Experience
Smart Listening Experience
Cover of Jazz Inside Magazine
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Her jazz singing is honest, sincere, and thoughtfully rendered. Meissner gives a grand reading of 'Detour Ahead'...
Her jazz singing is honest, sincere, and thoughtfully rendered. Meissner gives a grand reading of 'Detour Ahead'...
All About Jazz
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gifted stylist of the jazz idiom... this is simply a top notch, sophisticated and heartfelt gig.
gifted stylist of the jazz idiom... this is simply a top notch, sophisticated and heartfelt gig.
Grady Harp
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Another impressive jazz vocal set.
Another impressive jazz vocal set.
Midwest Record
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If you are a fan of vocal jazz, you will find this to be a treat.
If you are a fan of vocal jazz, you will find this to be a treat.
This Is Book's Music
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20 Best Vocal CDs: ... Susie Meissner With Special Guest Brian Lynch (LydianJazz) ....
20 Best Vocal CDs: ... Susie Meissner With Special Guest Brian Lynch (LydianJazz) ....
W. Royal Stokes' Best CDs of 2009
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Susie picks at the essence of a song, but with insight and excellent diction. This is an impressive first outing by Ms. Meissner...
Susie picks at the essence of a song, but with insight and excellent diction. This is an impressive first outing by Ms. Meissner...
Bob Reny, The International Association of Jazz Record Collectors (IARJC Journal)
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Her ballad singing is full of emotion. She has a pleasing sound that moves easily from the intimacy of her ballad work to her more swinging side.
Her ballad singing is full of emotion. She has a pleasing sound that moves easily from the intimacy of her ballad work to her more swinging side.
Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz, Journal of the New Jersey Jazz Society
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Her voice has excellent pitch, and she has a great sense of rhythm. An excellent example of good taste done well.
Her voice has excellent pitch, and she has a great sense of rhythm. An excellent example of good taste done well.
George Harris, Jazz Weekly
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Fresh reads of enduring standards... Meissner swings gracefully... adding just the right amount of wistfulness to her reading to let listeners know she fully understands the lyric.
Fresh reads of enduring standards... Meissner swings gracefully... adding just the right amount of wistfulness to her reading to let listeners know she fully understands the lyric.
JAZZIZ (title track included in Fall 2009 CD: JAZZIZ ON DISC)
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Susie Meissner partnered with trumpeter Brian Lynch on her CD I'll Remember April, ... shows off Meissner's warm alto at its swinging fullest.
Susie Meissner partnered with trumpeter Brian Lynch on her CD I'll Remember April, ... shows off Meissner's warm alto at its swinging fullest.
S. Lorge, ALL ABOUT JAZZ—NEW YORK
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Hot CD for Summer 2009
Hot CD for Summer 2009
Jazz Improv NY
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Susie sounds wonderful. Her pure straight-ahead singing will have you satisfied throughout...
Susie sounds wonderful. Her pure straight-ahead singing will have you satisfied throughout...
Dan Singer, In Tune International Magazine
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Her excursions into the world of bossa nova are well done, capturing the essence of these seductive melodies.
Her excursions into the world of bossa nova are well done, capturing the essence of these seductive melodies.
Jersey Jazz, Journal of the New Jersey Jazz Society
“A solid fast ball right down the middle for any serious jazz vocal fan.” - Midwest Record
“A solid fast ball right down the middle for any serious jazz vocal fan.” - Midwest Record
- Midwest Record
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Her command of the slow ballad is impressive and authoritative and, at the same time warm and embracing.
Her command of the slow ballad is impressive and authoritative and, at the same time warm and embracing.
C.Michael Bailey, AAJ
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…not unlike Linda Ronstadt's swing with Nelson Riddle… except that Meissner takes the art a step further, adding a potent swing to the mix.
…not unlike Linda Ronstadt's swing with Nelson Riddle… except that Meissner takes the art a step further, adding a potent swing to the mix.
C.Michael Bailey, AAJ