innovative, Christmas jazz.."her deep vocals project a raw, emotive richness, but also a longing that is difficult to define...Ruzicka's emotive voice conveys a tender sincerity that had me hanging on every word." Carol Swanson, christmasreviews.com

10 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Vocals, JAZZ: Traditional Jazz Combo



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Donna is a jazz vocalist, originally from St. Louis, Mo. and now residing in Oshkosh, WI. and is accompanied on her cd's by talented local and regional jazz musicians. She has been a musician throughout her life, trained on organ, piano and folk guitar. In the last few years, she has focused on jazz vocals under the guidance and mentoring of the wonderfully gifted artist, Ms. Janet Planet. Donna's voice works beautifully and smoothly with jazz, as she collaborates with great artists including Tom Theabo, John Harmon, "Whoopee Jim" Wilfahrt, John Gibson , Mark Powers and Tom Washatka. Together these musicians bring the unique arrangements to life. This christmas cd was recently reviewed at www.christmasreviews.com by Carol Swanson, who said the following:"her deep vocals project a raw, emotive richness but also an ache that is difficult to define. As a result, this album presents an outstanding alternative for those seeking a thinking person's jazz interpretation of Christmas standards. Very nicely done!...
Donna Ruzicka's 'Season's Greetings' is an extremely thoughtful holiday greeting for those who enjoy well executed and deeply personal jazz vocals when December rolls around."