Jazz Articles about Danielle Freeman

Danielle Freeman: Dorian

by Mark F. Turner
December 28, 2010

With the poise of an opera diva and an ability to scat like Ella Fitzgerald, New York-based singer Danielle Freeman possesses a voice that commands attention with beauty and control on her debut, Dorian. Primarily a duet recording by Freeman and acoustic bassist Matt Wigton, the recording is an austere yet scintillating showcase of voice and instrument, crossing the borders of classical music, jazz improvisation, and modern composition.One of its more intriguing tracks, “CuCuRuCuCu Paloma," draws inspiration from ...