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2010-03-05
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"Palter knows the language, but has her own interpretation."
- South Bend Tribune
"Detroit jazz vocalist Jesse Palter shows her youth when singing—and we mean that in a good way. She inhabits Billie by way of Erkyah and can do Ben Folds–ish pop, neo-soul and the standards with just the right combination of wink and sincerity."
- Time Out Chicago
"Palter's smoky alto offers beautiful clarity, delivered with the skillful precision of a seasoned improviser. Tearing up solos that would make Ella grin, Palter can hold her own with just about any sax player."
- Denver Westword |
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FEATURING:
Jesse Palter, vocals
Other musicians, TBA |
At 23 years old, through both training and pure instinct, Jesse has grown into one of the most accomplished and dynamic vocalists and composers in the jazz and overall music scenes. Her voice is a flexible, facile instrument wielded by an ambitious and visionary player; it can be sweet or salty, polished or raw, wide in range and broad in stylistic scope, channeling and combining influences such as Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter Sarah Vaughan, Patsy Cline and Joni Mitchell. It's the voice of someone who has a voracious appetite for growth and is fearless in that pursuit -- the perfect equation for a promising future. Jesse took Outstanding Jazz Vocalist honors at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Detroit Music Awards. "Instead of just getting on the bandstand and playing tunes off-the-cuff, we have our own unique interpretations of standards and classic songs as well as my original compositions. Working with such accomplished musicians, we are constantly pushing each other to expand outside of the box. This has taken our group to the next level".
During the past several years, Jesse has forged her reputation as a live performer by racking up credentials by sharing stages with Geoffrey Keezer, Christian McBride, Greg Hutchinson, Xavier Davis, Avishai Cohen, Sean Jones, Rodney Whitaker, Ron Blake, Carl Allen, Joel Frahm, Wes Anderson, James Carter, Uri Caine, Dr. Teddy Harris, Paul Keller and others. The group (which also includes Marion Felder on drums and Ben Williams on bass) have often played the world renowned Baker's Keyboard Lounge, Arturo's Jazz Theatre and Cliff Bell's, have performed extensively around the Detroit Metropolitan area and have played other venues such as Dazzle's (Denver), Ortlieb's (Philadelphia), The Blue Note (New York), The Living Room (New York), Joe's Pub (New York), Zinc Bar (New York), Cachaca (New York), Bar Next Door (New York), Anthology (San Diego), Dizzy's (San Diego), Firefly (Ann Arbor), Pops For Champagne (Chicago), Hothouse (Chicago), Andy's Jazz Club (Chicago) to name a few. The band was also 1 of 5 bands selected to be part of the JAS Aspen Academy 2007 with Christian McBride and his band, where they had the opportunity to open for Arturo Sandoval. JPQ has also played such festivals as: River Raisin Jazz Festival, Birmingham Jazz Festival (opening for yellowjackets), Boblo Island Jazz Festival (opening for Chuck Mangione), Jazz On The River Festival, Comerica Cityfest, Arts Beats & Eats, and the Detroit Jazz Festival with Greg Hutchinson joining on drums. Jesse also spent a month performing in China with The Sam Barsh Band in November 2008.
"Jazz snobs, please note: Dismiss Jesse Palter at your peril. Certainly, her youth and sultry good looks could lead one to write her off as yet another pop tart. But the West Bloomfield singer, pianist and songwriter removes all reservations the moment she opens her mouth to sing. Her debut CD, "Beginning to See the Light," will be released in the near future, revealing the 20-year-old Palter's surprisingly mature jazz sensibilities." --Real Detroit Weekly
"The exuberantly swinging title track, complete with tricky meter changes and a confident scat chorus, suggests Palter's exceptional promise. So does the drama she finds in Kermit the Frog's "It's Not Easy Being Green." The slinky, postmodern take on the Turtles' "So Happy Together" rides the coattails of similar '60s covers by Cassandra Wilson and Patricia Barber. --Detroit Free Press"
"I listened to this jazz album more than any other this year. What a wonderful jazz vocalist, with a voice that's as delicate as a bee making love to a flower." --Metro Times
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