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Teri Derr: Don’t Lose Heart - Smellin’ Good Music
This powerhouse vocalist moves beyond the demo with this debut CD featuring all her own material, and her longtime band mates who always make her sound good, Ted Belusci and Beth Wulff, along with some of Seattle’s finest musical talent who play the blues including Chris Leighton, John Goforth, Hank Yanda, Tom Erak, Scotty Harris and Jay Mabin. If a good vocal brings you back, this woman’s voice has what it takes and this recording get’s it. She wrote ‘em so she means it and it’s strong, straightforward, simple and yet well done. This recording is inspiring, so don’t be shy, get it and we’ll both come back for more. - Marlee Walker
- Marlee Walker
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 12:40 PM
Subject: HI from KPLU
Hi Teri,
John Kessler here from KPLU's "ALL BLUES" radio show. Just wanted to let you
know that we think your new cd sounds great, and have been playing "Backwater
Blues" pretty heavy since we got the cd.
Great work all the way around, writing, singing, arrangements, players.
Congratulations and best of luck to you,
John
John Kessler
Producer
Jazz & Blues Host
KPLU 88.5 FM
- John Kessler-88.5
Discography
Newest Cd: Don't Lose Heart
Last CD: Teri Derr
Streaming and airplay: Backwater Blues
Previous cd release: Teri Derr
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Teri Derr delivers the goods to her audiences with great energy and soul. “A small woman with a big voice” she has been praised in several national publications for her powerful and rocking sound. Soulful and gutsy sound reminiscent of a young Bonnie Riatt. Derr is a northwest native who has graced the stage of many great performers over the past 20 years. Her musical journey has taken her from jazz to country to gospel and now to blues. Influences include Sarah Vaughn, Bonnie Riatt, Chaka Khan, Billie Holliday
With Teri's unique blend of soulful blues, and jazzy R&B, it easy to see why she has become a Northwest favorite. With her latest CD release "Don't Lose Heart," she has moved to the next level of acclaim. Always applauded for her soulful singing and command of vocal range and depth; Teri is now on the map as a thoughtful and innovative singer/songwriter who is developing more of a national presence.
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