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Greta Panettieri

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"I was born in Rome, Italy...my childhood was spent in a very creative environment, close to the rhythms of nature and its music. Surrounded by musical instruments of many kinds, my own musical adventure began with the violin, playing classical music."

Fascinated by this world of notes and sounds, music has been Greta's career and life ever since. In 1998, Greta attended a Berklee College of Music Summer workshop, and was subsequently awarded a scholarship to attend the school but instead went to NYC. A love of language became a second passion as the professional need to sing in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian arose through the various concerts and recordings she was involved in. Importantly, her passion for note patterns and rhythms, has allowed her to experiment and experience the challenging and inventive form of jazz singing called Scatting. Greta went to the United States and New York City, to immerse herself in the most famous Jazz scene in the world and ended up a Decca/Universal recording artist, in 2010 the album 'the Edge of Everything' came out in the US! The NYC musical scene is open to vocal experimentation in a way no other city is, allowing Greta the freedom to discover and explore new aspects of her voice and musicality. Greta has shared the stage and been mentored by greatmusicians and producers who support her sound and have currently invited her to create new projects.

She is now working on herfirst solo album and the second Greta's Bakery one.

Greta Panettieri - Brazilian Nigths Live at Zinc Bar

Source: Michael Ricci
February 6, 2011

Brazilian Nights Live at Zinc Bar is the result of over a year collaboration with legendary Brazilian pianist Cidinho Teixeira, bassist Itaiguara Brandao, drummer Mauricio Zottarelli and vocalist Greta Panettieri. With every show the idea of making a record grew stronger in the band till it finally came to life. This album is a comp of three magical shows that took place at Zinc Bar in the core of NYC West Village. The repertoire ranges from classic Brazilian hits like ...
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Greta is back with a Brand New Sound..."Brazilian Nights" Greta Panettieri, one of the most popular performers in New York City clubs over the past few years is releasing a viral, live album recorded at The Zinc Bar. The album is a result of Greta performing at Brazilian Sundays at the Zinc. As Greta put it, she feels the complex music that still has a pop sound gives her the freedom to completely express herself, which is her real goal. She has some really great improvisational moments on the new mixes Greta felt she was a bit restricted with her last record deal (DECCA) and I agree, I think the change is great. I love the smooth jazz sounds of Brazilian music and I know how difficult it is to capture. I've seen those who have failed, and you can tell from the opening beat. Not the case with Greta, she has some of the most accomplished Brazilian musicians around, with her. In fact there is a completely instrumental side of the album in addition to the great vocals laid down by Greta. One of the all time best Cidinho Teixeira, piano, Itaiguara Brandao, bass, Mauricio Zottarelli, drums and special guest Rodrigo Ursais, tenor sax, make this a top notch group of experienced musicians to blend with Greta. Greta told me everything from "A to Z" on the new project including photos the mixes and recording were done by "her partner in life" the talented Andrea Sammartino.

......by pete cataldo....follow on twitter www.twitter.com/petecarma

...Greta has a special gift where she is able to transform a song into a personal statement and is able to seduce the listener into believing her message, no matter if you speak her language or not. She interprets a melody like a great instrumentalist, not just a vocalist, adding her flare and style at the perfect moments, making the melody new, while keeping the original intention in tact as well...Greta is one of the best singers I have ever heard which is why we need her to do all the things that her heart and spirit guide her to do, as I am sure this will be a great contribution to the music industry and the world in general...

Terri Lynn Carrington

...My introduction to Greta happened when I was called into the studio to sing her CD. I was immediately impressed by this big voice coming from such a small person. I found her pitch to be quite impeccable and she had great command and control of her instrument. I found out later that also speaks and sings n several anguages. For someone as young as she is, she has the soul of an old jazz singer from the early 50's and 60's re‐incarnated. As a professional singer myself, I can say from experience that Greta is a very gifted singer and performer who never disappoints from the moment you hear her....

Curtis King J.

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