Calabria Foti is a consummate musician and vocal jazz artist. From a musical family, she is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and vocal arranger. On Stage, Ms. Foti's magnetic presence and soulful interpretation of the Great American Songbook make her a much sought-after performer.
Her concept album, When a Woman Loves a Man, pays tribute to her own vocal heroes, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Nancy Wilson. Featuring performances by virtuoso trombonist Bob McChesney, veteran tenorman Pete Christlieb and a 30-piece string orchestra, When a Woman Loves a Man has received high praise from jazz critics and enjoys steady airplay on jazz and easy listening radio formats across the globe. A classy collection of straight-ahead jazz and lush ballads, When a Woman Loves a Man is filled with fresh treatments of timeless classics.
Also, in demand as a Los Angeles studio musician, Ms. Foti's talents have graced the soundtracks of countless motion pictures and CDs. She has credits on several jazz and rock albums and her solo violin can be heard on the theme of the long-running PBS show, Great Performances.
Because of her extensive knowledge of both classical and jazz music, Ms. Foti has acheived an excellent reputation as an educator, conducting master classes and coaching sessions with studends of all levels. Her inspiring and engaging manner make her a popular guest artist at universities and music camps.
What people are saying about When a Woman Loves a Man....
"Ms Foti's charming seductiveness, crystal clear voice, acute jazz vernacular and charismatic presence shine...Based upon talent alone, Calabria Foti's star is on the rise." Four Stars All About Jazz.com
"Foti's voice is warm and sultry like a smoky jazz lounge and clear like a glacial pool, her phrasing predictably assured. Look out, Diana Krall, that's Calabria Foti's breath on your neck..." New Times Weekly
"Great vocals by Calabria Foti, who, by the way, looks like a movie star, and sings exceptionally well, and in addition is a very, very skilled violinist...great standards and show tunes..." Jackonville Jazz
"Your voice is wonderful!" ABC Radio, Dallas
"Calabria invigorates standards with a fresh, inventive approach." KXJZ, Sacramento
"...an attractive singer with a clear cool voice...sings perfectly in tune and swings!"
Scott Yanow, jazz journalist
"She's the new Peggy Lee!" Pat Willis, Chautauqua, NY
"Calabria and her renditions embody all that is superb in the jazz idiom...She's got it all!" KLAC, Los Angeles
"She sings as good as she looks!" Jack Sheldon
"You sing your buns off!" Page Cavanaugh
"Everytime we play your CD, we get calls from listeners!" WUCF, Orlando
"Your CD is wonderful! We put in on when we cuddle up by the fire..." Sam Fricano, Miami
"Great vocals by raven-tressed Calabria Foti..." LA Times
"...Her scatting was subtle and secure....she negotiated all the changes without the slightest bit of discomfort." LA Jazz Scene
Check out the artist's website:
http://CalabriaFoti.comTrack List:
1. I Hadn't Anyone Till You
2. Fever
3. Like Someone In Love
4. When A Woman Loves A Man
5. A Fine Romance
6. I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out of My Life
7. When Your Lover Has Gone/The Man That Got Away
8. All The Way
9. This Nearly Was Mine
10. By Myself
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