About Sue Matthews
Silky smooth, honey-toned, expressive, her voice has captivated audiences and critics alike. Jazz vocalist Sue Matthews first appeared in 1991, releasing the traditional jazz album Love Dances. Her smoky croon caught on with audiences and within a few years released When You're Around, scoring another hit, achieving "top 20" berths on the Gavin and R & R Jazz Charts. Matthews' release One At A Time (Renata Music) has received high praises from critics both here and abroad once again garnering national and international acclaim.
Sue Matthews...a bona fide jazz singer. Her phrasing is a dream. Her articulation's razor-sharp. JazzTimes
This new offering includes jazz standards, blues, a little cabaret and traditional pop, "... a well chosen repertoire, allied as it is to the singer's unerring ability to find exactly the right approach to each song, and then to deliver it meaningfully" (Jazz Journal International), "...her laid back effortless delivery and smoky voice is something to be savoured and enjoyed... a jazz vocalist deserving more attention on both sides of the Atlantic" (The South Wales Evening Post).
Matthews shines on the ballads, caressing the lyrics and letting the music do what it's supposed to do. L.A. Jazz Scene
Matthews' performance credits and highlights are varied from the top Mid-Atlantic jazz clubs, concert halls, jazz festivals and television studios, to: featured artist with the Calgary Philharmonic, Canada; Mid-Atlantic Jazz Showcase at the annual JazzTimes Convention; Seventh Annual Cabaret Convention held at New York City's Town Hall; featured soloist with the acclaimed show "Mozart to Motown" in the 3rd annual Saluzzo Musical Festival in Saluzzo, Italy; featured soloist with the Florida Symphony, Tampa; seven-time featured artist at the Clifden ArtsWeek Festival, County Galway, Ireland; showcased on BET network's "Up and Coming Artists"; Guest Artist, Sofitel of Buenos Aires, Argentina; with her group, Guys & Doll, she toured Hungarian schools by invitation of the Fulbright Commission showcasing American jazz and blues; two-time recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award in Solo Vocal Performance. Whether in a Duo, Trio, Orchestral or Big Band setting, Sue Matthews is capturing the hearts of listeners world wide.
Sue crackles with electric energy. Alive!
"...If you want to hear a fine jazz vocalist in a showcase setting for her talent, please listen to Sue Matthews sing on One At A Time, then purchase a second CD for a loved one. Sue Matthews gives a memorable performance on "Here's To Life" that will linger in the listeners' minds long after the song is finished. Topnotch collection." (JazzReview.com)