Kelley Suttenfield Celebrates New CD Where is Love?

Thursday, July 29, 2010, 8pm & 10pm
KITANO
CD RELEASE CELEBRATION!!!
66 Park Avenue (@ 38th St)
New York, NY
$15 minimum
Reservations advised: 212-885-7119

Featuring: Kelley Suttenfield, vocals; Michael Cabe, piano; Tony Romano, guitar; Matt Aronoff, bass; Brian Adler, drums

Where Is Love? transcends musical sub-genres while establishing an identifiable and contemporary sound. Backed by her five-piece jazz ensemble, Kelley layers global influences upon her warm southern roots creating an evocative mood that clearly resonates with her audience. The playlist is eclectic, imaginative, and timeless, comprising thoughtful song selections with contrasting arrangements. The unspoken exchanges between musicians are both moving and magical. The end result is a love letter to the listener. As a debutCD, Where Is Love? represents a self-defining moment of arrival for new artist Kelley Suttenfield.

“Smoky, sultry fumes emanate from Kelley Suttenfields vocals like liquid fire...Suttenfield encourages the listener to delve into an imaginary sanctuary filled with tender arias and angelic hues." --Susan Frances, JazzTimes

FIVE STARS. “Kelley Suttenfield has a very cool and sensual vocal style...A nice band and a superb singer make this recording a worthwhile addition to any jazzophiles collection." --John Gilbert, eJazzNews.com (in press)

“Where Is Love? is an adventurous first album from vocalist Kelley Suttenfield. She has an eclectic lineup of songs, and has the imagination to render them with unexpected approaches that are simultaneously surprising and engaging...There is usually a tendency to call a first album promising, but this young lady is a thoroughly mature performer who has set the bar rather high for her next recording." --Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz

FIVE STARS. “Smoky, Intensely Musical New Jazz Artist. Kelley Suttenfield is a jazz vocalist unafraid to breakdown a few barriers. An artist to notice on her first album, simply melt away with her duet with Michael Cabe's piano in her soulful 'I Fall in Love Too Easily.' Or join her and her fellow musicians in a one of the best versions of 'Ode to Billy Joe' ever recorded." --Grady Harp, Amazon Top 10 Reviewer

“This November 2009 release from Kelley is among the better releases from female jazz vocalists for '09... Her voice has a rich, full-throat projection that reaches right out & grabs you where your heart isFull of fun and high spirit, 'Where Is Love' gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."--Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation Nation (in press)

“...Where Is Love? is an album by someone who loves to sing, loves the song she sings, and has the willingness to share her talents with the world...Her take of Twilight Time, made famous by The Platters, may be the song that takes her out of jazz circles and into a broader audience, as it has a touch that could uplift her to bigger levels of successListen and tell me you dont hear the perfect marriage of something effectively working." --John Book, This is Book's Music

“Mellow, warm and inviting, Kelley Suttenfield's Where Is Love? is an outstanding debut from this New York-based singer. Its an eclectic mix of selections on this offering...Ms. Suttenfield demonstrates not only great range in her vocal stylings, but also in the emotional buttons to hit in order to make all these varied pieces work. Ms. Suttenfield is worth watching, and decidedly worth listening to. This first recording from her is highly recommended." --Doug Boynton, girlsingers.org

“...Kelley Suttenfield brings a sweetness and sincerity to a dozen most familiar melodies including Charade, West Coast Blues and My One and Only Love"...Reminiscent just a bit of Susannah McCorkle, Suttenfield eases her way into some vocals which will get your attention."- George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon

Kelley is touring to promote the CD release of Where Is Love?. For tour dates in your area, or for more information, visit her website.