DENISE MONTANA "It is a real joy to listen to Denise Montana. Her sophisticated phrasing, clear articulation and strong horn-like voice put her in a class with Ella and Billie. Denise Montana is a passionate vocalist with consummate style." -- Jennifer Karpin Nemeyer Editor, Jazz Improv Magazine "It doesn't get any better than this." -- Bob Perkins WRTI Jazz Radio, Phila. "When Denise sings a song, you'll find yourself believing the lyrics. Behind this emotionally charged delivery stands a singer with vocal chops finely honed by years of experience. Miss Montana has thrilled audiences with her unique vocal style. She is an expressive, finely tuned instrument with an enviable range of pitch, timbre, and expression." -- Jan Klincewicz www.phillyjazz.org "Without a doubt Denise Montana is a fine Jazz singer, an original stylist, her interpretation has a Bossa Nova flavor for me. She is one of the finest singers performing today." -- Joao Da Penha Brazilian Radio Station "There is a lot of sweet sensual pleasure in listening to that wonderful voice of Denise Montana, an outstanding performance, like each selection of this beautifully crafted CD." -- Lee Prosser Jazz Review DENISE MONTANA is: a double platinum recording artist. a vibrant, spirited, performer, whose singing and acting have earned her worldwide recognition. a stylist who traces her roots from jazz to blues, rock to pop, to the great American standards. Denise's latest self-produced work is "In My Life", an album recorded at Morning Star Studio in Spring House, PA. Going Double Platinum, the song "Merry Christmas All", the featured single off the "Christmas Jollies" album on the Salsoul Label, has become a classic. A perennial favorite, the song is written by her dad, Vince Montana. It is on several Christmas compilation CDs with the likes of Bing Crosby, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole -- to name a few. It has sold over 6 million copies. "#1 DJ" Recorded on Atlantic Records received world wide recognition and air play. It sold at least a million copies. In the year 1999 Denise recorded a CD of Romantic Jazz, "Just Think Of It". Denise has headlined in these venues: THE COPA CABANA, NEW YORK CITY. THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, PHILA. THE LATIN CASINO, NJ THE VARIETY CLUB TELETHON. A VAL RAY PRODUCTION "THE DIVA SHOW" AT THE FREEDOM THEATER IN PHILA. ATLANTIC CITY RENO LAS VEGAS ODETTE'S CABARET IN NEW HOPE, PA FIRST UNION CENTER, PHILA., PA - SANG THE NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR A KIXX SOCCER GAME SOVEREIGN BANK ARENA, TRENTON, NJ THE WORLD CAFE LIVE, PHILA, PA Denise has performed at the following Jazz Festivals: THE CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL,NJ 1999,2000,2001,2002 THE WILLINGBORO JAZZ FESTIVAL,NJ 1994 THE JENKINTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL,PA. SEPT,02 JAZZ IN THE WOOD,COLLINGSWOOD,NJ AUG,04 WOODLAND PARK JAZZ/BLUES FESTIVAL,COLORADO AUG 12&13,05 LA MORRA JAZZ FESTIVAL,ITALY AUGUST 05 JAZZ VESPER SERVICES IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. Her TV credits include: AM PHILADELPHIA THE MORNING SHOW THE VARIETY CLUB TELETHON DANCE FEVER STEPPIN OUT MAGAZINE FEEL LIKE DANCIN, NYC. INVITATION TO DANCE SOAP FACTORY DISCO DANCIN ON AIR MOST MORNING SHOWS IN THE UNITED STATES CANADIAN BANDSTAND IN MONTREAL, CANADA. CHANNEL 10 PHILA. GENE LONDON SHOW. JUDGE FOR 2003 SING A TUNE FOR THE CELINE DION TALENT SEARCH, CHANNEL 10 PHILA As an actress, Denise's career runs from Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz", a Gene London Production for WCAU TV, to Greek tragedies by Euripides, many musicals and Neil Simon comedies. Denise spends time in the recording studio and sings on many commercials: SUNNY 104.5 RADIO CALL LETTER COMMERCIALS CHEFS CHOICE THE FREEZER PLEASER TV GLAH BROTHERS DELAWARE RACE TRACK ROMAN PIZZA WICKER WORKS ALTAIR AIRLINE'S KENTUCKY INSURANCE AFRICANO WINE RAINBOW RABBIT Denise is also the voice on many recording artists' CDs and children's albums.