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Modern Icon Recordings welcomes the return of acclaimed singer and songwriter Debbie Deane. The Brooklyn native has juggled the musical inspirations of Bach and Chopin, Jazz harmony, and the Great American Songbook. Following up her first two acclaimed albums, Debbie brings us Red Ruby Stars, twelve powerful songs that fuse Debbie’s sophisticated jazz harmonies with intimate autobiographical songwriting. Debbie writes unflinchingly about the break-up of her first marriage, her ex-husband’s addiction and passing, the loss of a friend on 9/11, a woman’s call for sexual freedom, and the need for prayer and forgiveness as a way to move forward. Debbie sings with the power of emotional survival in a heartbreak filled landscape, as she declares her intention to live and love expansively.

Native Brooklyn girl, piano-based, jazz-infused singer-songwriter Debbie Deane will play her songs for you.

Her new album ‘Red Ruby Stars’ was just released on ModernIconRecordings/Ropeadope Records.

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A singer/songwriter with a unique piano touch and one-of-a-kind voice. A languid, yet crisp and emotive delivery…with soul to burn._ jazzreview.com

Debbie Deane’s original 12 song release ‘Grove House’ (RKM Music) is emotionally powerful and musically captivating. From jazz to rock, pop and folk, this album reveals Deane’s mastery and ability to channel many influences under one roof. —ink19.com

Debbie Deane brings warmth, sophistication and rock-n-roll edge to the table.—David Adler

One of the best ways to build a real fanbase in the current music industry is to be open with your music. Hiding behind a phony image will not build real connections. Writing songs that share your truth, both the good and the bad, will welcome people into your tribe. Our recent discovery Debbie Deane is a prime example of this and has a new album in Red Ruby Stars to continue doing what she does best.

The common stereotype of a singer-songwriter is one who accompanies him or herself on an acoustic guitar. And among the piano playing singer-songwriters, with the exception of artists like Carole King and Laura Nyro, the best-known are men like Randy Newman, Elton John and Ben Folds. But this week, we have a worthwhile new album from singer-songwriter and pianist Debbie Deane called Red Ruby Stars.

Debbie Deane is a superior singer/songwriter whose recordings also display the inspiration of her jazz background. Her debut album in 2005 had tenor-sax great Joshua Redman and guitarist Wayne Krantz in the supporting cast while her second recording was released on Ravi Coltrane’s label and included saxophonist Chris Cheek. For her first recording in 14 years, the singer (who is also heard on keyboards and on one song on acoustic guitar) has the great drummer Brian Blade in her core band and there are two appearances by tenor-saxophonist Donny McCaslin. Her soul-searching set of new songs straddles the boundaries between modern folk, sophisticated pop and funky groove music.

Debbie has released three solo albums now with players of this caliber, the latest of which is Red Ruby Stars, where she continues her soulful lyrical explorations after a lengthy hiatus. All her albums are worth collecting, but Red Ruby Stars brings new depth well worth experiencing.

71 was fortunate to catch up with Debbie about her influences, her evolution as an artist and the creation of her latest release.