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DEBBIE DUNCAN Debbie Duncan the Twin cities (First Lady of Song) as she is so often referred to by media people and club owners and dj's is a stunning and versatile vocalist who captivates audiences and jazz musicians. Minneapolis Star Tribune reports "Duncan is quite simply the star of the show....she's superb on funky upbeat workouts, tender ballads an all kinks of jazz numbers; she energizes the ordinary and puts her stamp on just about everything she does." While opening for Herbie Hancock at the famed Guthrie Theater (1400 seats) she received a standing ovation (rare for an opening act) . City Pages newspaper reported that "she blew away the crowd." She has received rave reviews for opening for Stephane Grapelli, Lou Rawls, Joe Henderson,on one of Miles Davis last concert she receives another standing ovation. Duncan has also sung on Jimmy McGriffs CD "In a Blue Mood" where her track of Dr. Feelgood was one of the most played tunes on that CD. She has sung with Bobby Watson and Roy Hargrove, Bobby Lyle, (the late) Jack McDuff Dee Dee Bridgewater ,Mark Murphy ,Chicago's legendary Von Freedman and Rebecca Paris. Duncan has won every award that Minnesota has ever given a vocalist, multiple times. She was awarded P.O.P. (Perpetually Outstanding Performer) at the Minnesota Music Awards - the first of it's kind ever given. "Duncan is a dynamic and distinctive vocalist" Jazz Times Review. As I listen at this moment Debbie Duncan is spinning her song cycle. And from these Monday depths Duncan is stirring an emotional pot. Her voice and her message, keenly phrased and hauntingly intoned, ring out those feelings which have been riding underground for so long. Whatever your life experience - at first opportunity take time to place this Debbie Duncan program in review. Then listen!And listen again! Debbie is a master messenger deserving wider recognition. Add too a salute for her colleagues all under the direction of Adi Yeshaya and Anthony Cox. Leigh Kamman The Jazz Image (tm) Minnesota Public Radio Check out the artist's website: http://www.debbieduncan.net Track List: 1. A Hundred Million Miracles 2. Black Is 3. Fling Easy 4. Angelitos Negros 5. Secret Love 6. (not That) South of the Border 7. In This Place Called the Room 8. Centerpeice 9. Stella By Starlight 10. Love Look Away 11. Come Back to Me 12. Sack Full of Dreams Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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