Suzanna Ross is a singer-songwriter based in New York City. A sophisticated songstress, Suzanna sings and writes in English and French. Her blend of American jazz, French chansons, and original compositions has attracted a global audience with more than 1 million streams worldwide. Her vocals are noted as powerful, yet tender, with a uniquely fast and evocative vibrato, especially when singing in French. Known for bringing fresh interpretations to songs, from classic to contemporary, she has been featured in leading music publications including Music Connection, Cabaret Scenes, Jazziz, and LA Jazz Scene.
Suzanna’s original songs include Could This Be the Night, Don't Like Cryin', After the Dancing Ends, Change-moi, À l'étage, Upstairs, There's No Tellin', Pour toi je chanterai, Rosa Rugosa, There Once Was a Time, and Make a Brand-New Start. Her track Don't Like Cryin' and her French release À l'étage were both selected as Song of the Day on All About Jazz, while her rendition of Ces petits riens earned Song of the Day honors on JAZZIZ.
On stage, Suzanna has performed at premier NYC venues including the Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama, The Triad, Pangea, TOMI Jazz, and the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning, as well as New Jersey’s famed jazz club, Trumpets. Her music enjoys global airplay across the U.S., France, Europe, the UK, Australia, and Africa. She has produced the album Bewitched - Not Bothered, Not Bewildered with pianist Gregory Toroian, created the show Make a Brand-New Start with Tedd Firth, and collaborates regularly with top-tier musicians including musical director Daryl Kojak and guitarists Sean Harkness and Kevin Lutke.
She's played some of the premier New York City clubs... and does so again with class and impeccable taste. If you close your eyes and listen to her vocals, you may think the spirit of Edith Piaf has been awakened. Ellen Woloshin, MUSIC CONNECTION
Suzanna Ross' debut album has much sophistication. …features not only some of the most glorious American songwriters... and some marvelous French composers and lyricists... one can almost inhale the scent of Gauloises in the air... it appears she has been influenced by Peggy Lee, whose aura is evident in several songs. Jerry Osterberg, CABARET SCENES MAGAZINE
Suzanna Ross has emerged as one of the most versatile jazz vocalists on the scene... Ross' vocals are powerful yet tender with a unique, fast vibrato. Doc Wendell, LA JAZZ SCENE
Song of the Day - Ces petits riens... Suzanna's winning voice. JAZZIZ
There is a kind of smooth flowing magic about all these pieces. Derek Ansell, Jazz Views, UK
It is difficult not to be impressed by both her inviting voice and her versatility. Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian
She had me at Bewitched! …a true master class in jazz eclecticism. Jonathan Widran, The JW Vibe
Knows her way around a world of songs. Chris Spector, Midwest Record
An enthralling collection. Anne Carlini, Exclusive Magazine
This kind of vocal jazz puts the ultra in ultra cool. Rotcod Zzag, Contemporary Fusion Reviews
