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REVIEW OF "UNBROKEN"
"Suzi's short maternity break has left her hyperkinetic, supercharged and raring to go. Chrispy Chicken has produced and horned with big muscular lines and driving speed. The band is a steamroller of rhythmic mayhem and melodic manpower. The material is fresh and new yet there are enough old Suzi favs that the disk is like an old friend. The songs are rich, high calorie phat busters with the aforementioned horns, Chrispy's keys and John Anderson's tearing ass guitar. From the opening note, rhythm a la Foschino and Pelligrino are Schwartzenegger tough and they make it clear that they're back! "Does Your Wife Know?" shows the real Suzi, driving her band like a naughty stepchild. "Unbroken" is lowdown blue with hints of desperation. A cover of Roger Troy's "Shadows" is funky and hot, only to plunge to the depths on Sam Taylor's "Mama." "Your Mama's Talkin'" rocks with Memphis intensity. I like Suzi's version better that Shemekia's. "I'd Rather Go Blind" shows madame's deepest soul. Her gift is rare and precious and few can express emotion this purely and intensely. Just listen to her heart tearing take on Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child." The disk ends with 2 houserockers. Denise LaSalle's Slippin' Out, Slippin' In" is raw, unpolished power and "The Weight" comes out as funk raver. Unbroken has the heat, the power, the thrust and the blues. Let's see how this baby pulls the strings on the streets."
– Mark "Doc Blues" Gresser - President, Long Island Blues Society - Mark "Dr. Blues" Gresser, President Long Island Blues Society
Discography
2007 release "Unbroken" represented the Blues Society of Western PA in the 2008 IBC's "Best Self Produced CD" Category.
2006 release of "Torn". The single "Does Your Wife Know?" has airplay in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and more. The single is also featured on two compilation CD's.
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About Sweet Suzi…..
Witnessing Sweet Suzi live is not just a performance, it's an experience. This powerhouse singer keeps her audience riveted with her unprecedented vocals and captivating stage presence. She brings her audience through an emotional journey from blues to funk. Suzi and her band, the Blues Experience, have been "wowing" fans since 2004 and have enjoyed performing at many music festivals throughout the New York area. Additionally they had been selected to represent Long Island at the 2006 & 2007 International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN where they performed on the famous Beale street. The band has just completed their second CD "UnBroken" were they were fortunate to work with the highly acclaimed producer / horn arranger Chris "Chrispy Chicken" Layborne. The CD, released in October, 2007, represented the Western Pennsylvania Blues Society in the 2008 IBC best self produced CD category. The CD is already receiving air play in radio stations from as far away as Australia, Finland, Washington state, Louisiana and New York to name a few.
Sweet Suzi feels that she is not only blessed with the gift to sing and perform, but she is equally as blessed to have a band of top quality musicians. The Blues Experience (John Anderson – Guitar, Tim Glum – Bass, Tom Foschino – Drums) all have impressive resumes on their own and each bring their styles together to make a solid foundation for Suzi's fire and grace.
Quotes….
"Sweet Suzi's new CD is the real deal! The girl has soul like Etta James, Janis Joplin and Koko Taylor and her live set shows it all! You go girl!" ~Bernard Allison
"Sweet Suzi sprinkles the blues world with goosebumps. When I first heard Suzi sing I knew she had that extra magic that all singers just dont have. It's not an every day thing. Those of us born with that magic are also born with a mission. . . it's not a free gift. So, spready your wings, Suzi, and God will do the rest. You are blessed! ~Sam "Bluzman" Taylor
"Sweet Suzi is an incredibly soulful vocalist. She worled on my recent recording and has performed with my band. I've witnessed the tremendous talent she possesses. The blues world better get ready! ~Albert Castiglia
“You are blessed with a very powerful voice that stays musical whatever the volume….. I can't say enough about your band. Your rhythm section is like a human heart and lungs. They are the best I've heard in a long time.” - Joe Grandwilliams - Goodtimes Magazine
“Big Mama Thornton, Alberta Hunter, Etta James and Koko Taylor are just some of the brilliant blues woman who have thrilled the souls of men and woman all over the place. I am pleased to tell you that on Long Island, we have a woman who can step right into those incredible footsteps...Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience” - Dr. Blues, Long Island Blues Society & Vice Chairman of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame
"With the combination of their hard driving rhythm section and Sweet Suzi's powerful dynamic vocals, this band is destined to become a new driving force in the blues genre" - Richard G. L'Hommedieu, Jr. - Chairman Long Island Music Hall of Fame
REVIEW OF "UNBROKEN"
"Suzi’s short maternity break has left her hyperkinetic, supercharged and raring to go. Chrispy Chicken has produced and horned with big muscular lines and driving speed. The band is a steamroller of rhythmic mayhem and melodic manpower. The material is fresh and new yet there are enough old Suzi favs that the disk is like an old friend. The songs are rich, high calorie phat busters with the aforementioned horns, Chrispy’s keys and John Anderson’s tearing ass guitar. From the opening note, rhythm a la Foschino and Pelligrino are Schwartzenegger tough and they make it clear that they’re back! “Does Your Wife Know?” shows the real Suzi, driving her band like a naughty stepchild. “Unbroken” is lowdown blue with hints of desperation. A cover of Roger Troy’s “Shadows” is funky and hot, only to plunge to the depths on Sam Taylor’s “Mama.” “Your Mama’s Talkin’” rocks with Memphis intensity. I like Suzi’s version better that Shemekia’s. “I’d Rather Go Blind” shows madame’s deepest soul. Her gift is rare and precious and few can express emotion this purely and intensely. Just listen to her heart tearing take on Billie Holiday’s “God Bless the Child.” The disk ends with 2 houserockers. Denise LaSalle’s Slippin’ Out, Slippin’ In” is raw, unpolished power and “The Weight” comes out as funk raver. Unbroken has the heat, the power, the thrust and the blues. Let’s see how this baby pulls the strings on the streets." – Mark "Doc Blues" Gresser - President, Long Island Blues Society
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Sweet Suzi and the Blues Experience official website
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