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Suzanne Grzanna aka Sax Diva

Name: Suzanne Grzanna aka Sax Diva (Vocalist & Saxophonist(
#1 iTunes Charting Artist
Title: Recording Artist - Vocalist - Saxophonist
Genre: Jazz &
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Suzanne Grzanna / Sax Diva® is a Multi-Award Songwriter, Saxophonist, Vocalist, Arranger, Producer, Music Publisher, Sync Music Library, and #1 iTunes charting musician who composes music and lyrics. She has Thirteen albums released on her label Diva Records, and recorded hundreds of songs. Her music has been featured in many films and played across the globe on the radio. Suzanne loves to connect with the audience and share her love for music with them. She is very passionate about creating and loves being a part of the amazing musical community.

Suzanne just released a song about Lake Tahoe titled “Snow City XO” and “Deck the Halls in a Minor Mood” (2024). Earlier in the year she released “Midnight Blue” that charted #1 on iTunes. In 2023, Suzanne released a 40’s jazz album titled “The Cat’s Meow Anniversary Album” in Dolby Atmos (Jeff Silverman - Palette Studios) and a top charting dance song “Running Past the Line” with Kim Cameron.

Other notable music in film “Seaper Powers, In Search of Bleu Jay’s Treasure” and Seaper Powers “Mystery of the Blue Pearls” (Kim Cameron - Director) now airing on television and her artist role in Miami Listening Party (Kim Cameron). Next up, Suzanne is releasing her new jazz tune “Midnight Blue” and Sax Diva is releasing “Simply Sunday Dance All Day” (Kevin Rockhill - Remixer). Suzanne will also have an acting role in the film “Western Conviction” (Colleen Ann Brah Director).

Suzanne Grzanna was born and grew up in a small suburb of Milwaukee. Her parents, Don and Maureen Grzanna, are professional musicians, and she started piano lessons with her mother when she was five. Suzanne changed her primary focus to alto-sax in seventh grade. In addition to jazz and hearing her father and mother perform, she enjoyed other genres. While in college, she not only performed with the jazz band but the school's symphonic orchestra and a Christian rock group. Suzanne also sang with the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus for many years, starting at 18. After attending Wisconsin Lutheran College and earning a music degree from Carroll University, she formed her jazz quartet.

Suzanne Grzanna’s music has been featured in

Musical Guest (Suzanne Grzanna aka Sax Diva) on Miami Listening Party with Kim Cameron Episode 2 - Los Angeles

Musical Guest (Sax Diva aka Suzanne Grzanna) on Miami Listening Party Pilot with Kim Cameron - Miami, FL

Suzanne Grzanna: Fly Me to the Moon

Read "Fly Me to the Moon" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
April 1, 1999

According to the sleeve notes on Fly Me to the Moon, Milwaukee--based Suzanne Grzanna has a growing list of admirers. Wish I could count myself among them, but she'll have to produce something far more persuasive than this before that happens. Grzanna doubles on vocals and alto sax, and needs a lot of work in both areas. On this recording she's easily outdistanced by her sidemen, especially pianist Hazeltine. Grzanna sings on half a dozen selections, uncloaking a quavering, little--girl ...

What does one call an album that combines two superlative talents of a single person? Magic! "Simply Sunday"- as the name suggests is for that laid-back day when one just lets go and lets the music take you! The command that Grzanna has over the saxophone is phenomenal. I loved the heavy tones of the opening piano notes in "Spring Waltz", added a very dignified touch, much like the graceful dance form. "My Valentine" has Grzanna enchanting with her vocal prowess....ah the voice! :-) "Boogie Nights" is naughty,but nice! Fantastic vocals and saxophone improvisations. "Love You" is a beautiful romantic song with its unhurried pace and alluring melody. Loved this song :-) "Summer Dreams" has a Latin touch to it, Grzanna's scatting vocals are just superb. "Follow Your Heart" with its dreamy saxophone is a glorious composition, the delicate touches and flourishes of the saxophone again show just how gifted a performer Grzanna is :-) This album transported me to a different plane of existence with the stunning twin talents of Grzanna. Her music is superior and supremely satisfying. By Ricky Kej Grammy® Award Winner

“Ms. Grzanna is one of the best female entertainers in the United States,” Maximillien de Lafayette, International bestselling author, historian and stage producer

“She’s a stunning saxophonist, with a flair for gorgeous, powerful solos and energy to drive her band into sweaty bop workouts,” Shepherd Express 2006, Milwaukee, WI

“A dazzling performer to behold, she’s always a crowd pleaser,” Eugene Weekly, Eugene, Oregon

“Suzanne Grzanna’s about as close as you can get in this biz to a sure bet,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

It “swings comfortably with clever lyrics and the sax solos showcase Grzanna’s soulful sound and strong tone,” John Gilbert Jazz Critic

“The Grzanna Quartet soars on the crowd’s energy and produces inventive solos that make the diners put down their forks to applaud. Grzanna’s performance is dazzling. She solo’s on sax and vocals, sometime brushing the ozone layer and other times delivering a slinky classic like Stormy Weather...” Muriel Hogan, Downtown

“She can soothe, soar or wail. Grzanna’s a talent who knows where she’s going and how to get there.” Gordan Spencer, Milwaukee Magazine

“Her combination of fiery sax licks and smooth vocals is truly original. Once she steps on stage, you know who’s in control.” “If you are in the mood for some skillful sax work and smoking jazz tunes, check Suzanne and her band out some hot summer night.” Matt Michaelis, The UWM Post

“While fans of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald will be attracted to her voice, musicians will be impressed by her rather#developed saxophone skills.” Her smokey voice stands out in “Stormy Weather” and “Snow City.” Tedd Lookatch, City Edition

“Her smokey voice and skillful sax set her apart from many other jazz performers, both those of her own age and those beyond. The multi#talented, extremely stylish artist plays at the Baked Potato.” Pasadena Weekly

“A double threat with sax and vocals to her credit, Suzanne’s disc harks back to the velvet lounge of yesteryear...” John Noyd, Sites and Sounds

“Grzanna’s live performances have had the critics reaching for superlatives.” Steven Libowitz, Santa Barbara News Press “

They say that her “torchy vocals at times leaves one with the impression that you’re wataching a radiant young lounge diva..” The Santa Barbara Independent

“She picks up the sax to belt out more up#tempo jazz jaunts reminiscent of harder bop.” Ethan Machado and Amiee Rose, Ourtown, Portland, OR

“Noteworthy Women...just plain ambitious and talented.” ... Suzanne Grzanna displays both melodic saxophone playing and a knack for making standards her own on “Fly me to the Moon” CD. Suzanne Grzanna debunks myths about female jazz musicians.” Steven Graybow, Billboard Magazine

“Grzanna is a talented and attractive performer who has focused her talents in the jazz world. Grzanna has a very distinct sound, a very beautiful voice. She puts a lot of energy into her sax playing and puts on a very interesting set.” Bob Comden, L.A. Jazz Scene paper

“Hottest Divas in the Business – Suzanne Grzanna.” Showbiz Time

“Suzanne Grzanna is a quadruple threat! This amazing woman has a killer jazz voice, can set the room on fire with her smokin’ sax, writes her own music, produced the album, and is drop dead gorgeous.” “She effortlessly cruises through the most difficult passages.” “Suzanne Grzanna can do it all, and she does it all exceptionally well on othis superbly#crafted holiday CD.” Carol Swanson, Christmas Reviews

“I had such an enjoyable evening...largely on Suzanne’s melodic style...I was captivated by the event.” Bruce Ratzmann – Jazz Patron

“Ms. Grzanna is a highly respected songwriter and traditional Jazz performer who combines the flair of a vanished era and the explosive tempo of contemporary entertainment.” “A talent who bends the glory and nostalgia of the past with contemporary and fresh breeze of today’s genre...in other words, an artist who brings to the table, solid traditional musical heritage and innovative modern style. Suzanne Grzanna fits the bill. She is so accomplished at so many levels; she is a composer, a singer, a saxophonist, a writer, a producer, and a pioneer. Carol Lexter, Editor of Who’s Who in the Media – New York, NY

“She’s a stunning saxophonist, with a flair for gorgeous, powerful solos and the energy to drive her band into sweaty bop workouts.” Shepherd Express 2006 Milwaukee, WI

“A dazzling performer to behold, she’s always a crowd pleaser.” Eugene Weekly Eugene, Oregon

“Suzanne Grzanna’s about as close as you can get in this biz to a sure bet.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinal – Milwaukee, WI

It “swings comfortably with clever lyrics and the sax solos showcase Grzanna’s soulful sound and strong tone.” John Gilbert Jazz Critic

There are so many top-notch features in this record! First, the vocals are outstanding; ‘Boogie Nights’, ‘Living your dream’ are superb among the others! The feel is great on ‘Cantaloupe Island’ with some amazing sax and piano playing, while the accents are so riveting on ‘Spring Waltz’. My highlight is the brilliant arrangement and the bass walking on the adlib uptempo part of the title track ‘SIMPLY SUNDAY’. Dominic D'Cruz

Suzanne Grzanna is a truly amazing force of musical nature - A composer, singer, saxophonist, writer and producer who does all of these diverse activities with great skill and grace ! I just love the warmth and depth of this recording - the richness of the bass and drums, the wonderful tone of the sax and of course Suzanne's gorgeous evocative voice. I can't say I've ever heard a saxophonist who sings anywhere near as well as Suzanne ! It is truly amazing and so very rare. Go see her live if you get the chance and if not, this recording will do an admirable job of conveying the Suzanne Grzanna experience. Jazz Lover

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