Donna Deussen and the Paul Weitz Trio at Feinstein's At Vitello's

Over the past 2 years, recording artists Donna Deussen (vocals) and Paul Weitz (guitar) have been developing unique arrangements for both duo and full band settings. The result of their efforts is their new co-produced CD, “On The Street Where You Live.” The CD features Matt VanBenschoten on bass, Gus Duffy on drums, Wayne Wayne on sax, and Geoff Nudell on clarinet and flute. Join all six musicians for their CD Release Party on Saturday, May 3rd at Upstairs At Vitello’s.

Donna Deussen’s singing has been praised by John Gilbert of EJazzNews: “her phrasing is impeccable, her tone is clear, and is a joy to the ear of the discerning listener.” A magna cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, Donna has performed in venues all over California and Arizona, and also works as a session singer and vocal coach. Her debut CD, “High Wire” featured saxophonist Eric Marienthal....

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Over the past 2 years, recording artists Donna Deussen (vocals) and Paul Weitz (guitar) have been developing unique arrangements for both duo and full band settings. The result of their efforts is their new co-produced CD, “On The Street Where You Live.” The CD features Matt VanBenschoten on bass, Gus Duffy on drums, Wayne Wayne on sax, and Geoff Nudell on clarinet and flute. Join all six musicians for their CD Release Party on Saturday, May 3rd at Upstairs At Vitello’s.

Donna Deussen’s singing has been praised by John Gilbert of EJazzNews: “her phrasing is impeccable, her tone is clear, and is a joy to the ear of the discerning listener.” A magna cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, Donna has performed in venues all over California and Arizona, and also works as a session singer and vocal coach. Her debut CD, “High Wire” featured saxophonist Eric Marienthal.

Paul Weitz has been a professional musician for over 30 years, and studied guitar under Ted Greene and Sid Jacobs. Scott Yanow of L.A. Jazz Scene says, “Paul Weitz is a superior bop-based guitarist with a concept of his own.” Paul performs throughout the Los Angeles area, and his debut CD “The Paul Weitz Trio” garnered favorable reviews and air play on jazz radio stations including KKJZ in Los Angeles.

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