Deborah Shulman

Deborah Shulman is a warm, versatile jazz vocalist known for breathing new life into classic American songbooks and theatrical compositions. With a career spanning several decades, she’s carved out a niche as a storyteller who effortlessly blends jazz sophistication with theatrical flair. Her albums like *Get Your Kicks: The Music & Lyrics of Bobby Troup* and *Lost in the Stars - The Music of Bernstein, Weill & Sondheim* showcase her knack for reimagining timeless material, whether it’s swinging through jazz standards or diving into the emotional depth of theater composers.

Based in Los Angeles, Shulman often collaborates with top-tier musicians, including pianist Jeff Colella and the Larson-Pacini Trio, as heard on projects like *The Shakespeare Project* and *My Heart’s in the Wind*. Her voice—rich, nuanced, and inviting—anchors her work, whether she’s paying homage to Bobby Troup’s road-trip rhythms or delivering introspective ballads. Releases like *We Had A Moment* and *2 For The Road* highlight her ability to balance playfulness and poignancy, making her a cherished voice for fans of jazz and narrative-driven music alike.

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