Rossana: A sensual, expressive and powerful singer/songwriter with an eclectic assortment of material.

Rossana
Genghis Cohen
Los Angeles

Contact: Rossana - rossana7@earthlink.net
Web: www.rossanamusic.com Also try: myspace.com/rossanamusic
Players: Rossana, vocals; Larry Marciano, lead guitar; Bart Ryan, rhythm guitar, lap steel guitar; Steve Whalen, bass; Christopher Allis, drums, backup vocals.

Material: Rossana's music refuses to be pigeonholed as she blows through genres like rock, pop, swing, alt-country and blues. Her sweet, throaty vocals are sensuous, expressive and powerful, in the style of Gloria Estefan. Her music would be a welcome addition on several radio stations, including KOST, KCRW and Indie 103.1. Rossana is equally impressive with her songwriting, including "Love's Train" which she co-wrote with Circe Link and Michelle Freemond.

Musicianship: Besides the incredible vocal chops of Rossana, her band shines on its own. The guitar work of both Ryan and Marciano is above-board, while the chemistry onstage is a work of art. Marciano simply rocks, especially on "I'm Just Sayin'." Allis' drums and Whalen's bass lay down the perfect framework for Rossana's music, while Ryan's steel adds just the right touch. Allis also adds some impressive backup vocals.

Performance: From her frequent dancing onstage to her constant smile, Rossana showed she was having fun. She displayed enough energy to put DWP out of business. The set was well constructed and flowed very naturally through a diverse selection of genres. And, Rossana excelled in all of them. Her voice was especially noteworthy on the slow sultry tunes like "This Love's for Real." Rossana proved she could wail with the best, and even presented a song with a country-reggae feel, providing an impressive trumpet impersonation as well. The set ended far too soon, but definitely left the packed house wanting more.

Summary: Rossana's set is a true masterpiece, and appropriate for consumption by just about any music-loving individual. It may be cliché, but Rossana could sing the phonebook and make it enjoyable. She definitely has a future, and deserves a serious look.
––Bob Leggett