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SHOWBIZ TIME MAGAZINE. April-May Issue P.15                                                   Cover of the Magazine     Table of Contents     
Artists Biographies: Honoring the best in the business

  Suzanne Grzanna; class, talent and beauty!

Composer, Jazz Saxophonist and Vocalist, Teacher, Suzanne Grzanna was born in Milwaukee, WI, USA. From New York –Paris–Japan –Russia–Los Angeles–Chicago, Suzanne Grzanna has made a prominent world wide name for herself.  She has performed at prestigious halls such as the Blue Note, Birdland, Preservation Hall, Cinegrill, and the Hollywood Bowl.  Suzanne has had such sit-ins with players such as Frank Morgan, Dave Hazeltine, Bryan Lynch, Betty Carter, Ray Brown Jr., Charles McPherson, John Hurd, and Jeff Goldblum to name a few.  Her unique talent of not only being a dazzling saxophonist but also a sultry vocalist…can make you melt in your seat. The sound of Grzanna Jazz is somewhat a hybrid of classic jazz, pop standards, original compositions, and funky tunes all clearly influenced by Suzanne’s unique and contemporary style.  She has released four CD’s in the last decade, with a few more coming out soon.  Her music has won rave reviews from both the critics and her fans.  Says the Pasadena Weekly, “Her smoky voice and skillful sax set her apart from many other jazz performers, both those of her own age and beyond.”

 

Suzanne Grzanna began her jazz career at age five when she studied piano.  She grew up in a small suburb of Milwaukee, WI and flourished in music from the beginning.  Her parents, Don and Maureen Grzanna, are notable musicians who taught her the discipline of the craft.  Throughout her childhood, Suzanne won various awards not only in jazz, but also in classical music.  Ms. Grzanna even participated in the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus starting at the age of eighteen. 

Suzanne attended Wisconsin Lutheran College for a few years and proceeded to graduate from Carroll College in 1991. In 1994, Suzanne Grzanna released her first album titled “The Cat’s Meow.”  This put her on the map and gave her the opportunities to perform around the United States.  Her video “The Cat’s Meow,” also got rave reviews on BET on Jazz.  This introduced her not only to the US, but also to the world.  Soon afterward, Ms. Grzanna released her next album titled “Fly Me to the Moon.”  This album got the attention of Billboard Magazine, which wrote a fabulous review.  The offers of releasing an album overseas came from such countries as Japan, Brazil, and South East Asia to name a few.  Not only did Suzanne get attention from record labels, but the film community started to take notice.  Suzanne was involved in various films with not only her music, but also her persona.     In December of 2003, “My Santa Baby” was released followed with “Simply Sunday” in 2006.  Suzanne will be releasing her new CD titled “Christmas Night” in 2007. Throughout the years she has shown her diversity in music recording of jazz, blues, classical, Christian, rock, and contemporary music. Suzanne has won various awards from ASCAP, Shepherd Express, Carroll College and Wisconsin Area Music Awards.  Ms. Grzanna is launching a music booking company and her own music instrument products under Grzanna Jazz Productions in 2007.

 

 

 Today, she also makes sure to incorporate music into the lives of her husband Christian and their two young children, Audrey and Mason. Education: BS in Music (Voice and Saxophone, BS in Business Administration - Human Resouces, Minor in Communications - Carroll College 1991. Press quotes: “She’s a stunning saxophonist, with a flair for gorgeous, powerful solos and the energy to drive her band into sweaty bop workouts.”-Shepherd Express 2006  Milwaukee, WI. “A dazzling performer to behold, she’s always a crowd pleaser.”-Eugene Weekly  Eugene, Oregon. “Suzanne Grzanna’s about as close as you can get in this biz to a sure bet.”  Milwaukee Journal Sentinal – Milwaukee, WI. It “swings comfortably with clever lyrics and the sax solos showcase Grzanna’s soulful sound and strong tone.”-John Gilbert  Jazz Critic. Contact: Diva Records LLC / Grzanna Jazz Productions LLC. P.O. Box 511735  Milwaukee, WI 53203-0291  (818) 613-7313   (414) 967-9067. Tel: 414-967-9067 and 818-613-7313. Email: Divarecords@yahoo.con. Website: http://www.saxdiva.com Agent: Grzanna Booking, 818-613-7313.