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In addition to other venues Mercedes returned to the Cape Cod Jazz Festival this August 2006 where she previously sold out this past Summer 2005. Mercedes seems to be the darling of the critics. Here is excerpts from what they wrote: “...Ms. Hall is a wicked generator of moods, has superb phrasing and musicianship.”, Will Tusher, Hollywood Reporter. “Electric, lustful rhythms & blues…With her dazzling range, cultured voice and stellar presence, Mercedes Hall puts on a show that builds energy like an atomic pile approaching critical mass.”, New York Post. Tony Bennett on Donna Byrne: “It doesn't get any better than this . . . One of the best young jazz singers in the country today.” Donna Byrne, is unquestionably a signature of perfection and a monument of excellence to contemporary Jazz. Do you want to hear the best in the business? Go see Donna Byrne on stage! Or just get her CDs if you live behind the horizon. The national media has already acknowledged the magnificent talent of Ms. Byrne. "One of the best singers currently on the scene", wrote Jazz Times. And Tony Bennett seems to agree. He said: "It doesn't get any better than this…One of the best young jazz singers in the country today. She's the Real McCoy." What is so special about Ms. Byrne's talent? First, her rich and wide range of vocal virtuosity which blends together, an honest emotional projection and an innovative, esthetically daring improvisation. Second: A perfect command of voice, meaning she uses her vocal cords as a musical instrument of one million octaves, a rare quality, hardly witnessed on stage or on tape. Third, and here comes the best: The captivating persona a of a warm, engaging, truthful and mesmerizing entertainer. Talent is a great asset, no questions asked. Ms. Byrne told me that talent is a gift, a blessing, it is important, however talent is not the most important characteristic feature of an accomplished performer.
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Paris Hilton has been totally ridiculed by the author. To be able to entertain the audience and establish a direct rapport with the public is a major accomplishment in an artist's career. And upon that accomplishment, quite often, a singer's success takes off and radiates. And she is absolutely right. We go to concerts and cozy Jazz rooms to be entertained and to become one, with the beauty of the music, the human depth of the lyrics, the stage presence of the performer, and most certainly, to be entertained. Ms. Byrne symbolizes and represents all of the above. In that context, Donna Byrne becomes America's perfect singer-entertainer; in other words, the best of the best in the business! Two thumbs up, all the way! She is real. Ruby Braff, so truthfully said: "Artistry that will always appear fresh . . . No phony affections . . . Beautiful and completely believable. What more can you ask for?" Jazz Times stated: "Donna Byrne (is) one of the best singers currently on the scene, one who approaches her lyrics with both intelligence and swinging time, and without distorting syllabic emphasis or resorting to stagy histrionics to get her meaning across." Ms. Byrne is almost perfect at so many levels; voice, class, feelings, grace, improvisation, charm, intelligence and a captivating stage presence." That's it for now. Check out the book in your local bookstore.
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