Reviews

Fascinating Voice (Badische Zeitung, 03.10.2003)

Whoever was not present at the vernissage on Friday, missed a musical event of a particular kind. The italian jazz singer Elena Poletti, accompanied by Michael Sattler on piano, made sure to cause a stir with her fascinating voice at the exhibition's opening...    [read whole article]



A voice waking up emotions (Badische Zeitung, 20.01.2000)

With much voice, charisma and a new band Elena Poletti performed in the "Fenster". It was already the second concert of the italian jazz vocalist at Weisweil's cabaret. Elena Poletti has a great voice, dark, powerful and expressive...    [read whole article]





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Dear Elena... You are the helluva singer! And on the CD you have a great rhythm-section. (George Gruntz)

Elena Poletti sings with her own unique version of heart and soul, putting her own spin on standards and some modern jazz classics. She swings with authority and has great ears and intonation, and I look forward to following her career as she expands her audience. (John Stowell)

With "Whisper Not", you show a very good feeling and understanding for jazz phrasing - understated, but effective. With "Estate", the Latin comes out in you and you give this song more expression and punch than I've ever heard before. All in all, this is a very inspired and professional-sounding effort. (Gary Barone)