Jazz Vocalist Suzanne Pittson

Suzanne Pittson is an accomplished jazz vocalist, pianist, lyricist and educator living in New York. She grew up in a musical family and began piano studies at age 8. She subsequently earned a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in Music (as a classical pianist) from San Francisco State University, before turning her attention to jazz voice. Suzanne has been recognized for her musicianship and improvisational skills, called by All About Jazz“more than just a singer, but a jazz musician. With a fluid phrasing and stunning tone, she uses her voice as another instrument, improvising and playing with the melodies.” Jazz Inside New York says: “Some controversy exists over just what makes a jazz vocalist. Listen to Suzanne Pittson and you’ll know.” And the L.A. Jazz Scene calls her “a superior scat singer.”

Suzanne considers herself an improvising musician, however her phrasing and style have developed from very diverse musical influences including jazz, classical, pop, and…