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by Leon Nock

At 9:15 on Monday evening Deborah Silver walked on to the stand at Crazy Coqs, grabbed the audience by the scruff of the neck and didn’t let go til they sighed “uncle” some 75 minutes later. Apparently, she hails from the Deep South – Jackson, Mississippi – and had reservations about how well she might do here in the UK. I can best assuage those doubts by saying that from now on we’ll need reservations if we want to catch her again.

by Stephen Mosher

I love a good surprise (except for being scared, a favorite pastime of my spouse) and the new Deborah Silver album GLITTER AND GRITS is one of the most pleasant and unexpected of surprises I’ve had in awhile. I guess the title should have given it away, but I truly wasn’t prepared for the rock-a-billy vibe to the CD – when you think about standards and Silver, you have your mind pretty much set on something a little more traditional. This is traditional alright — traditional Texas swing, man!

by Marc Phillips

I find it almost impossible to resist the charms of Deborah Silver and her fellow musicians. She’s actually from Mississippi, but it’s clear she understands the complexities of this kind of music, how there’s both a purity to the emotions of these songs (it’s about celebrating and being with others, which might trigger a lonesome note or two in days like these). She also understands how there’s more to Texas swing than having a good time out on the town.

by George W. Harris

This album could be subtitled “For a good time, call…” as Deborah Silver teams up with a swinging band that includes Asleep At The Wheel and gets the joint jumping. The core team of Floyd Domino/p, David sanger/dr, Josh Hoag/b, Dennis Ludiker/fid, Eddie Rivers/stg, Ray Benson-Rick McRae/g and John Mills/sax have a rotating guest list, with some infectious western swing as Silver shines on a joyful ride of “That Old Black Magic” and the VFW’d “Fly Me To The Moon”.

Written by Joe Ross

Armed with a band of master musicians and a jazzy repertoire that’s withstood the test of time, versatile vocalist Deborah Silver delivers an infectious, exhilarating, danceable set of Western Swing music. Classics like “I Got Rhythm,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” and “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” are often covered by big bands and vocalists, but Silver gives them an uplifting, joyous make-over emphasizing a distinctively Texas groove. With the help of producer Ray Benson and musicians from his 10-time Grammy winning band, Asleep at the Wheel, Glitter & Grits is a snappy album full of bright, breezy tracks flavored with pedal steel, piano, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, sax, clarinet and more.

by John Gaddis

Partnering with the master of Texas swing, Ray Benson of Asleep of the Wheel and his cast of immensely talented 10x-GRAMMY-winning swingers, jazz vocalist Deborah Silver steps forth an authentic country-jazz offering titled Glitter & Grits. On the heels of her chart-topping album, The Gold Standards. Produced by Steve Tyrell with arrangements by Alan Broadbent, the album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz Albums chart while also sitting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart and in the No. 2 slot on the Jazz Albums chart.

Those who were enthralled with her previous album and the many fans of Asleep at the Wheel alike will savor this recording.  This is an album designed to bring joy. Yes, you’ll know most, if not all these tunes as they too, are drawn from the hallowed Great American Songbook. At least two have been released as singles – Gershwin’s swinging “I Got Rhythm” and her danceable “Ballin’ the Jack” where she duets with Benson.

Tunes from the Great American Songbook are polished with a western swing glaze on Glitter & Grits, the new release from vocalist Deborah Silver.  Her sojourn through a rotating spectrum of classic swing, country soul, and Americana is a ride that never grows tired. Relatable to classic country vocalists like Kitty Wells and Connie Smith, Silver’s vocals sashay across the melodies with a flirty swagger that oozes sensuality, topped by a coquettish bounce.  The feline lilt in her register permeates a playful spirit in “Ballin’ the Jack,” a tangy duet she performs with Ray Benson.

A Mississippi native with a stunning voice and the ability to make any song her own, Deborah Silver returns with a handful of classics that span jazz, country and Americana, among other genres, and she’s got an all star cast along for the ride, i.e. Ray Benson’s band, Asleep At The Wheel. The aptly titled “I’ve Got Rhythm” starts the listen with dancing keys, soulful sax and shuffling percussion supporting Silver’s soaring, charming vocals, and “That Old Black Magic” follows with a smooth delivery from Silver as playful plucked bass aids much in the retro climate.

“Who could ask for anything more?” Deborah Silver asks in “I Got Rhythm,” the opening track of her new album. In the moments before I put on this disc, I could have listed off dozens of things in response to that question, but once this delightful music starts, my needs seem to evaporate. Perhaps this music is taking care of everything, or perhaps it is putting things into perspective. At any rate, the music is excellent.

By Jacob Elyachar

It is a pleasure to welcome recording artist Deborah Silver to Jake’s Take. Born in Mississippi, the singer-actress has mastered the Great American Songbook and honed her craft by performing across the United States including at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center and Feinstein’s/54 Below. Also, Ms. Silver also had the opportunity to perform for the United States Military as a part of Bob Hope’s USO (United Service Organization) Tour.

by Dick Metcalf

If you’ve been missin’ those rip snortin’ good times, Deborah’s upbeat and swingin’ vocals will bring them right back into your living room… here’s a short promo video she made that gives you (in her own words) great insight into what she wanted to do with this fine little album…

by Scott Yanow

A highly appealing singer who has overcome some major health problems to make a full comeback, Deborah Silver had strong success with her previous album, Gold Standards which is a set of mostly familiar tunes arranged by Alan Broadbent. Her new CD, Glitter & Grits, is a bit different. While she again interprets a set of standards (mostly from the swing era and before), she is joined by producer Ray Benson and the musicians from his pacesetting Western Swing group Asleep At The Wheel.

Treading the line between pop temptress and jazz siren, vocalist Deborah Silver’s latest endeavor is an interpretation of Taylor Swift’s popular hit song “Shake It Off,” written by Swift, Max Martin, and Shellback. Juxtaposing cabaret swing with dance pop, Silver achieves personalizing the tune to her liking. Her vocal nuances enliven the track, sparking an infectious joviality banked by big band glitz.

By: A.A. Cristi

Billboard chart-topping Jazz artist Deborah Silver announces the release of her brand new single “That Old Black Magic” from her upcoming full-length release Glitter & Grits (NTL Records). The dynamic Silver, who is newly recovered from a 40-day battle with Covid-19, is excited to share her new creation which was recorded with the legendary Austin, Texas based Asleep At The Wheel and Ray Benson and produced by Benson.

by Steph Cosme

Deborah Silver’s jazzy rendition of “Shake It Off” captures the essence of a classic, contrasting beautifully with Taylor Swift’s original pop anthem. From the onset, a rich baritone horn—a rare choice for an opener—sets a distinctive tonal palette. Charles “The Hit Man” Calello’s arrangement elevates the track, filling it with harmonic colors that harken back to a golden era of jazz.

by Shannon Smith

Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if a jazz band crashed a pop concert? Well, wonder no more! Deborah Silver’s rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” is akin to a delightful musical soirée where Gatsby meets Gen Z, and oh boy, does it swing!

It was a sold-out evening filled with Legends for Founder, Chairman Dick Robinson’s Legends 100.3FM 3rd Anniversary celebration earlier this month and The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS) was there to present the 2017 Awards.

by John Thomason

Cabaret singer and Delray Beach resident Deborah Silver came to South Florida by way of Mississippi, where she grew up in an environment saturated by the blues. It’s a sound that continues to infuse her sultry vocals, but so does the pop and punch of Broadway grandeur.