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Biography:
Suzahn Fiering is an internationally renowned touring artist, songwriter and educator who has been astounding audiences across the globe with her clever compositions, heart-felt performances, and musical prowess. Suzahn has performed Jazz festivals, clubs, concert halls, House Concerts, and Universities (performing and leading Master Classes) world-wide. Sir Paul McCartney and LIPA, (The Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts) presented Suzahn with the “Honored Friend Award”, after she and McCartney co-hosted fundraising events in the US, including Bonnaroo, in Nashville, TN, and The Nationals Stadium, in Washington, D.C.
Suzahn majored in Audio Engineering and Music at SUNY Fredonia and worked in several major studios in New York City including Quad, and Right Track. After moving to Nashville, she worked at MCA Music Publishing, and Gibson Musical Instruments, Suzahn free-lanced as a lighting, audio, video technician and events specialist. While perusing songwriting and honing her jazz guitar chops, Suzahn landed a job as an engineer and producer at Soundwave Recording on Music Row (owned by 4-time Grammy Winner Richard Adler) where she worked for 10 years. They co-produced her critically acclaimed CD, “Paris Without His Kiss”, which was heralded as a sonic masterpiece.
Originally hailing from New York, Suzahn studied acting at the Actors Studio, taught classes at Herbert Bergoff Studios, and won a two year acting scholarship to the Film Actors Institute in New York City. Suzahn worked steadily in off-Broadway productions including leading roles in “Sirens”, and “Angels, Punks and Raging Queens” (produced by Elton John). Suzahn wrote and produced several one-woman shows for theaters on Restaurant Row in Manhattan, and had a regular weekly spot at the original Improv comedy club. The Character Maureen from, “RENT!” was loosely based on experiences from her early life in New York with long-time friend Jonathan Larson. Suzahn is a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild, and Actor’s Equity.
Suzahn is the creator, composer, and producer of, Bourbon On Broadway, a new musical-comedy with a social justice twist about the history of Bourbon. Bourbon On Broadway, ran to critical acclaim in the world-renown off-Broadway theater, “Don’t Tell Mama” in 2023. Bourbon On Broadway, will run again in New York and in select theaters across the US in 2024.
On stage, in studios, and in production, Suzahn has worked with a who’s who of legends including Paul McCartney, Roger Daltry, John Entwhistle, Sean Lennon, Yoko Ono, Larry Gatlin, Pete Seeger, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Reba McIntyre, Glen Campbell, Ashley Judd, Gloria Steinem, the Honorable Al Gore, and many more. The Jazz list includes Jeff Coffin, Victor & Reggie Wooten, Chic Corea, Mel Lewis, Will Lee, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Donald Brown, Alan Barnes, Digby Fairweather, and even Jaco Pastorius, to name a few.
Suzahn has original songs in over 40 network television shows played in over 40 countries including Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Kyote Ugly, Disney, ESPN, BET, National Geographic, Nickelodeon and more and in numerous independent films world-wide. Her national jingles (USA) include Certs, Dr. Pepper and Pillsbury. Suzahn has 4 songs in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, and 2 in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Her appearances include, The Copenhagen Jazz Festival, The Birmingham UK International Jazz Festival (5 years in a row), The Marbella Spain Jazz Festival, La Festival de la Terre in Paris France, The New York City Folk Festival, performances at Lincoln Center (NYC), Carnegie Hall, and many more.
Suzahn leads Master Classes throughout Europe and the US including la legion d’honneur ecole in Paris, NYU, Vanderbilt, Stamford, Baisin Scuola Musica, Liverpool Institute For The Performing Arts (LIPA), Waterbear (Liverpool) and many more..
Suzahn Fiering is a master certified professional coach (MPCP) helping clients achieve their career goals in and out of the music industry.
Suzahn’s Jazz Guitar instructional book, The Layering Method, is out for publication and available to students on-line.
Other recognition: *Best song of the year for, “Out Of Town Romance”, by the Jazz Rag Magazine, UK.
*Official recognition by UNICEF, Udine, Italy, for her charitable concerts there.
*Representing the Honorable Al Gore, performed and presented letters of acommedation to leading environmentalists at, La Festival de la Terre, in Paris and Toulouse, France.
*Awarded a financial gift from the American Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, for her environmental work.
*Suzahn was featured on a BBC-TV Special broadcast live in Ireland & UK, with Fergal Flaherty. Together the pair co-wrote the song, “Roscommon”, (for the county of Roscommon, Ireland).
*Suzahn co-hosted, produced and performed on, “The Gospel According to Gatin”, WSM Radio, live from Liverpool at LIPA, (Liverpool Institute for the performing Arts) and broadcast to over 50 million people worldwide.
Suzahn is planning tours across the US and Europe for 2024. Email info.suzahn@yahoo.com or call +1.615.335.3307 for booking and more info.
Press Quotes:
“Suzahn ‘s music is an elegant entrée into a romantic world of dazzling virtuosity; smoky-smooth vocals, impressive guitar work, masterful scatting, critically acclaimed originals and unique interpretations of jazz classics. The listener is transported to a place with blue martini’s, clinking wine glasses, well-dressed patrons and a cozy sepia-toned atmosphere. Suzahn delivers all this intertwined with tidbits of jazz history and clever wit.” –jazzreview.
“Suzahn Fiering, creator, producer and composer, is an insanely talented jazz guitarist, vocalist and composer with tons of credits and a treasure trove of collaborations with major superstar musicians.” Valerie Smalldone, The three tomatoes.
“Suzahn is the consummate performer with astounding talent, and rightfully dubbed, the Scat Queen!” Lynn Samuels, XM Satellite Radio. WABC-radio, NYC
“Her voice clear and strong practically drips with sex appeal…the musical equivalent of Viagra.” Maryville Times, TN
“Suzahn is a bold, fresh and adventurous talent and writes songs that can touch your heart at 60 paces. ” La Tribuna, Marbella, Spain
“An elegant purveyor of smoky vocals, accomplished guitar playing, well crafted standards and originals, and she is the Scat Queen! New York born Suzahn is a true jazz diva. “ The Argus, England
“An accomplished composer and guitarist, Suzahn’s writing style is influenced by blues, R&B, and pop – although traditional jazz runs throughout like molten steel, and she can scat with the best of them. Birmingham Post, England.
“Fiering’s style combines improvisational flair with a natural swing and exuberance… not just an excellent vocalist, but she is also an impressive writer and guitar player, and an outstanding interpretive stylist and ballad performer.” Ron Wynn, The City Paper, Nashville
A nimble vocalist, Fiering writes songs that sound instantly familiar, due to her knack for lilting melodies and smart, spacious arrangements. The material ranges from sultry Latin grooves and straight-ahead swing, to ballads and modern fusion. And, she handles guitar duties with ease. Jack Silverman, Editor, Nashville Scene: Critic’s Pick
“I hereby tip her brilliant ‘Another Out of Town Romance’ as the best jazz song of the year, and she can Scat”. Jazz Rag, Birmingham, England
“Suzahn Fiering’s “PARIS WITHOUT HIS KISS” is a musical and sonic masterpiece”… The Nashville Music Guide.
“Intelligent, well crafted songs and a strong, smoky, versatile voice…” The Tennessean
“”An outstanding interpretive stylist and ballad performer.” The Nashville Scene.
“Don’t mess with fire, this girl’s got it and she can Scatt!” Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Jay Leno Show.
“One of the best songwriters and most captivating performers I have ever known. Her work and her life have influenced mine greatly.” Jonathan Larson. Author and composer of RENT!
“Suzahn is a wonderful teller of stories through song and a great guitar player with a rich and colorful voice. Her ability to write and play in so many styles so well is a sight to behold.” – Richard Adler, 4-time Grammy winning producer.
“Suzahn has penned intelligent, well crafted songs and has a strong, smoky, versatile voice…” The Tennessean, Gannett, Nashville
“She sings and writes her ass off…” Jaco.
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songwriter and educator astounding audiences with clever compositions and heart-felt performances at Jazz and Americana festivals, clubs, concert halls and Universities world-wide, and teaching Master Classes throughout Europe and the US including the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts (LIPA) founded by Sir Paul McCartney.