"JAZZ SONGSTRESS HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES " more...

-Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times

"She's blessed with with a pure, powerful voice that suggests the rock-solid assurance and keen intelligence of Ann Hampton Callaway tempered with a soupcon of Lena Horne..”
- Christopher Louden, JazzTimes Magazine

“Phil Woods has never been accused of indiscriminate praise, particularly of vocalists. Donatelli justifies every claim he makes for her. This woman is a find.”
- Doug Ramsey, ArtsJournal.com

“Denise Donatelli possesses that rare combination – sensuous tone, impeccable pitch and great jazz sensibility. She is truly an awesome jazz vocalist!!”
- Tom Scott

“Jazz vocalist Denise Donatelli is a breath of fresh air in a market seemingly saturated with female singers. Her debut recording is a stunning effort.” more...
- Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

“In the Company of Friends proves that jazz and vocal jazz are alive and well. Denise Donatelli is fabulous!”
- Mark Murphy

“Donatelli has developed her natural musical gifts, and has created a highly musical recording, on which she sensitively and powerfully shares her soul.”
- Winthrop Bedford, Jazz Improv Magazine

"Denise Donatelli's In the Company of Friends is a disc for the most serious and novest of jazz fans. It has great arrangements, great improvisations and hip vocal interpretations that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand. more...

- Rick Holland, Jazzradio247.com

“There is no point mincing words; this is a very impressive debut by singer Denise Donatelli...On the evidence of this CD, she is one of the best singers in town."more...
- Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene