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November 14

Donna Bailey commented on Greg's video 'Sean Jones & Nelson Harrison Perform at Ava (interval monday)'

Nelson.....thanks for sharing so many intimate, informative documents with all of us. This is my most favorite site ever. Keep up the good work....let's work together soon, okay. Love and best wishes, Donna

November 14

Donna Bailey replied to Rebekkah Belferman's discussion 'Musicians Needed for Susan Davis Retirement Party'

Hi Rebekkah, I would love to stop by and do a tune for Susan. She is a special lady and it would be my pleasure. Thanks, Donna Bailey - Jazz Vocalist 724-469-1246

November 14

Donna Bailey is now friends with Bob Breen and Schrubbel

November 8

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Donna Bailey joins Gene Ludwig at Morgans - 204 Rodi Road in Penn Hills, PA 15235 Call for Reservations: 412-241-1730

November 6, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm

Hammond B-3 Legend, Gene Ludwig, and vocalist, Donna Bailey, team up for a great evening of jazz, swing and blues. Join them in an intimate, friendly setting where the food is deliciously comforting and the drinks bring in the weekend.

November 6

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Donna Bailey joins Gene Ludwig at Morgans - 204 Rodi Road in Penn Hills, PA 15235 Call for Reservations: 412-241-1730

November 6, 2009 from 8pm to 10pm

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Favorite website: http://www.jazzburgher.com

Favorite blog: http://www.donnabaileyjazz.com

Pittsburgh Connection: I fell in love with Pittsburgh in 1975 and felt I would someday make it my home. I loved it's rich history of jazz, and as a vocalist, I knew I could learn to develop my skills being surrounded by such great talent. I have been blessed to work with "jazz-burghers" and can proudly say that you can find no better musicians than who live, and play here!

Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers: I love them all, especially my recording producer, Jay Dudt and my rhythm section, who includes Mason Embry, Jason Hollar & Subha Das!
But, I have to admit that I get "crazy-happy" playing with Joe Negri, Gene Ludwig, Nelson Harrison, Ken Karsh and Roger Humphries!

Favorite Jazz Radio or media station: WDUQ 90.5 FM in Pittsburgh

Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue: I wish I had been here to play the original Crawford Grill.
I really liked playing Foster's for the PJS and had some great times at Dowes on 9th. Penn Brewery has always been loyal to live music and to me and they will forever be one of my favorites!

About Me:: Donna Bailey - DBS Jazz Vocalist/Song Writer/Recording Artist

Biography:
Described as being one of the most dynamic, soulful, entertaining vocalists on the jazz scene today, Donna Bailey creates a sophisticated, “coolness” to jazz standards and her own compositions. Her vocal interpretations, along with her captivating personality, have caused audiences to call her absolutely “spell-bounding”. After years of entertaining, Donna describes being invited to perform for the legendary Dave Brubeck, in honor of his 86th birthday at The Manchester Craftsman’s Guild, as one of the most exciting highlights of her career.

She headlined, in 2005, with the Philadelphia-based Eric Mintel Quartet at the Monroeville Jazz Festival. National appearances include the Concorde (Catskills), Dallas, celebrity & political fund raisers, Byham Theater, Kean Theatre, college and university theaters, jazz venues on Rush Street in Chicago, Boston and others.

She won "Entertainer of the Year" in 1991 by Promise Records of New York and was nominated for an ASCAP award for her composition, Charlie’s Place, written for an off-Broadway production of “Harvey”. Her song “Gifts From the Heart” won recognition from the Volunteers of America Group. Donna has also appeared in numerous commercials (NFL with Jerome Bettis), billboards, magazines, industrial films and national ads. Television appearances include The Joe Franklin Show, the Nancy Gold Show and WQED’s “On Q.” She was selected to be the “speaking voice” for the Pittsburgh Symphony’s “Power Kard”.

After Donna’s 2005 CD, “BECOMING…Ballads, Bosssa, Blues and Beyond” that includes two of her original compositions (My Favorite Thing & I Hope You Know) and fun, new “twists” to several standards, including Willie Nelson’s “Crazy” and Peggy Lee’s “Fever”, the DBS Jazz team went to work planning her latest project.

Her latest CD, DONNA BAILEY AND FRIENDS, was released late in 2008. It was produced by four-time Grammy winner, Jay Dudt of Audible Images. The project features nine world-class jazz artists, including Ivan Lins, Hendrik Meurkens, Joe Negri, Wayne Bergeron, Roger Humphries, Sean Jones, Ron Anthony, Jay Ashby and Mike Tomaro. She will be featured in the Winter and Sring issues of Jazziz Magazine.

For more information and CD audio clips, please visit:
www.donnabaileyjazz.com

Booking Information call : 724-469-1246
To listen & purchase CD: http://cdbaby.com/cd/baileydonna2
Available on I-Tunes
You Tube Video: Search for: “How Odd of Love”
My Space: www.donnabaileyjazz.myspace.com

Website:: http://www.donnabaileyjazz.com

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At 6:11pm on October 24, 2009, Shawnee Lake said…: I like that song, "How Odd". Did you write that?

At 2:38am on October 20, 2009, Schrubbel said…: I was last year in St.Louis and had a great time ! Hope that you will also having a great time, if you come to Germany ! Do you ever visit Germany ?

At 2:32am on October 20, 2009, Schrubbel said…: Thank you very much for friendship Donna ! Nice to meet you ! Kisses Schru.

At 6:57pm on October 19, 2009, Schrubbel said…: Hello Donna ! Greetings from Schru . Cologne/Germany !

At 11:06pm on August 26, 2009, Bill Taylor said…: Thanks Donna how have you been?
My favorite musicians mean more to me than just being musicians they are like family to me!

At 2:59am on August 14, 2009, jerry byrd said…: i dont know you but you look great tell gene ludwig isaid hello

At 4:28am on May 11, 2009, paul steigerwald said…: Donna...thanks for being a fan. You look and sound great. I just found this comment from you. Wish I had seen it weeks ago. In any event, let me know when you will be playing next. Wanna come see you. And if you ever wanna see a hockey game, let me know.

At 10:33am on April 24, 2009, Brother Black said…: Hey Donna....awesome stuff ! You're the best !
B. Black

At 2:07am on February 27, 2009, Jerry Butler said…: I would love to feature "you" as my guest on my show..If I am not your friend..please add me...also please call me @ the offc at 757 538 3540...757 971 3733 for details...click on the banner below to be a guest...JB

At 1:39am on February 27, 2009, Arnie Goldberg said…: Have been away from the network for quite awhile... but wanted to comment back.. hello again.. how is going?