Where are you from? What is your earliest memory of music?
My brother and sisters and I were born in the Bronx, New York City. Then my mom and dad moved the family to upstate New York’s Catskill Mountains where I grew up. My 3 siblings and I were introduced to the world of jazz, and my mom, Camilla Cooper signed us up for piano lessons. My piano teacher noticed very early that I would sing my counting and sing my note letters when I first started playing. It wasn’t long before I could sing the words to the songs easily. I started at age 8 and by high school I actually found that I was pretty good at playing and singing on the piano.
When did you start being an artist? I think when my training began I started taking the craft of singing more seriously. I graduated from The New York Academy of Theatrical Arts with formal training at Juilliard
How would you describe your style? Jazz with a touch of gospel.
Are there any particular themes or messages that you often explore in your music?
I do not create/compose music, my husband, composer Roy Singer and lyricist, Mitch Uscher write my songs. Their creations/songs are a major inspiration for me. I love hearing a song for the first time and then playing it and then singing/rehearsing it, to finally performing it. Great rush!! No, I do not have the gift of composition, nor do I have the gift to pick up a paint brush. But I’m blessed with a husband of 25 years who does write music and has given me many tunes to sing. Santa Plays The Bass placed at #2 on the charts, this past Christmas. The latest Singer/Uscher hit was Go And Seek the Light, a gospel contemporary Christian song. I’m also excited about my new CD Beauty Along With A Bass, in which half of the songs are Uscher/Singer compositions. It will be released on October 19th, my birthday!!
What is the meaning behind your stage name?
My husbands name is Roy Singer, so my name is Donna Singer, this is my real name
What is the story behind your most famous song? Tell me about your latest single and musical project.
Right now the Marvelous Magical Merry Mrs Claus is #1 on the Roots Holiday Jazz Charts, it’s a follow up to last years hit Santa Plays the Best and both are about rocking great people.
What is the hardest thing about being an artist?
Watching streaming music take all the money from my song and pay me pennies on the dollar.
> What’s the best thing about being an artist?
Performing
What are your goals for your music career?
To create music at it’s finest.
What do you like to do in your free time (outside of music)?
Shopping and play the piano
Do you get involved with charities or causes that are important to you?
I would perform many charity concerts, but since covid I’ve had 2 cancel on me, so I tread easy.
What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?
I love to whistle
What does a typical day look like for you?
Work then rehearse then record then rehearse some more.
Do you have any upcoming projects we can be excited about?
Yes I have a new gospel song premiering march 1st call ‘God Is Love’, written by my husband.
What are some of the standout tracks on your latest project? This Bitter Earth on Beauty Along with a Bass
What are your favorite topics to write about?
Traveling!! I performed in Paris, France and it was thrilling. But after the show Roy and I celebrated our anniversary by renewing our vows at the Eiffel Tower. Also in London, I sang on the steps outside of Buckingham Palace. I actually cried because it was so powerful and wonderful.
How do you deal with creative block or artist block?
When I’m playing a difficult piece on the piano I literally have to put it aside and pick it up later. I cannot just go over and over and over again, I need a break.
What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
Understand that the music industry favors men and that woman are paid so much less, keeping that in mind when I negotiate my price ha helped tremendously.
What was the best show or tour you have ever been on?
I think it’s going to be my upcoming tour to Rome Italy.
What’s been your favorite moment of your career so far?
Performing at Carnegie Hall and Paris!!
> Where can people find your music online?
WEBSITE: https://www.donna-singer.com
YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/user/drdonnasinger1
WIKIPEDIA:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Singer
FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/donna.singer.7370
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drdonnasinger
Listen on: Apple Music * Spotify * Amazon Music
Donna is a captivating and dazzling jazz showstopper. She earned her degree at the prestigious New York Academy of Theatrical Arts, with further studies at Juilliard. A gifted and skilled singer, Donna has toured around the world as a recording artist, performing in London, Wales, Paris, Switzerland, Ireland, and Italy. Her live performances have been featured at venues such as the Metropolitan Opera Guild Recital Hall in Lincoln Center, Central Park’s Naumburg Bandshell, Carnegie Hall and John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Center. Wherever she is playing – in a small club or a major festival or even at sporting events such as singing the national anthem at a Miami Dolphins game, Donna always fascinates everyone with her energy and stage presence. Her backup band varies from just piano or guitar or combo, to an 80-piece Gold Coast Concert Band. On November 4, 2022, she released Dance Band Boogie – her ninth album that was recorded in concert with her 18-piece big band called The Diamond Jazz Orchestra.
