News & Views 

  

“Sharon and the rest of the performers of Sunyatta were terrific! They understood the  purpose of our  corporate event and created the perfect musical atmosphere. It was everything we  wanted and more. We will definitely book them again next year!”   ~ Shelbie C.  Orlando, Florida

“…really enjoyed having Sunyatta as the entertainment for our wedding reception in Longwood, Florida … their communication leading up to the event  was clear and organized. Based on a lengthy list  provided by Sunyatta, we were able to pick the songs that we wanted to have played at the reception. Sunyatta even learned a new  song for us. I highly recommend Sunyatta to others who are looking for live music for  their wedding reception.”  ~ Jonathon W.   Longwood, FL

“ … so impressed with you at our reception.  You were exactly what we had hoped for and more.  We remember seeing you at the Grand Bohemian at the Westin for Sunday brunch and thought, Wow, wouldn't that be amazing to have them at our reception…you blew us away with your performance.  We loved the variety and your upbeat and fun attitude.” ~ Tara and Mike L. Cocoa Beach, Florida

 “It was astounding that for a crowd of 250 people you were able to engage them in the festive mood and got them up on the floor dancing. All of our guests raved about your voice and flair for putting on a great performance… a night they will always remember!.. we appreciate your prompt arrival and setting up so quickly… your patient and calm attitude in handling the many changes and look forward to working with you again” ~  Sally J. Event Planner, Port St. Lucie, FL

“Sunyatta was the PERFECT band for our party of 30 - 60 somethings ... with a grippe of teenagers thrown in ... everybody danced and had fun ... they even threw in a Greek song for us! Everyone wanted to know where I found the band ... I am already thinking of how I can use the 3 or 5 piece group at my next party! Shelly is a grand piano player and Sharon sings so beautifully… a delight to have around! I can not recommend this duo highly enough.”  ~ Leigh T.  Oviedo, FL

“I recently hired the Band Sunyatta for my mother's 80th birthday party... Some of Mom's favorites are  big band, swing, and Frank Sinatra… talked to Sharon on the phone and we worked out all the details.  Everything was clear cut and professional…. Lead singer, saxophone player, keyboard, and drums… They were all dressed to the nines!  Sharon is even more beautiful in person than her online photo, and her personality...she is just a complete "doll."… approximately 200 guests at mom's party… so much fun dancing… had been a long time since a lot of them had danced like this… fun dance and disco type songs too, at mom's suggestion that all ages were dancing to!  Mom told me that having Sunyatta play was the best Birthday Gift that her daughters could  have ever gotten her!  Even though she was turning eighty that night, Sunyatta took her back to many happy years of her life as was evident from the big smile on her face from party's start to finish!”  ~ Cindy L.  Kissimmee, Florida 

~Press~

"Musical Treasures....they play with a sunny, jazzy, bluesy style that's the perfect complement to every gin and tonic." 
Chuck Graham, Tucson Citizen Calendar

“Sunyatta is so easy to love!”  
Peter Carroll,  DJ of  WUCF 89.9 FM, Orlando, FL

“Congratulations Sunyatta for being voted pick of the day and pick of the week” for "My Baby Is Crazy" from their "Secret Love" cd.
Jim Philips, talk show host, 104.1 FM WTKS,  "Philips Phile", Orlando, FL

"Enjoy a slice of Boulder's best music"
Daily Camera, Boulder

"Listen to the elegant piano of Shelly Davis...exceptional jazz trio cooks at the Continental"
Aspen Times, Colorado

"Sunyatta has hit the nail on the head so to speak when it comes to the perfect jazz CD. Why is that? It's not just because their melodies are so pleasant, but because the group experiments. Included in the CD is a mixture of smooth torch-song like jazz, be-bop, blues, new age and tribal sounds. Secret Love CD definitely not an album of repetition....Pure talent! Often not heard now a days....Nice melodies, smooth blend of voice and jazz with touching lyrics...Balanced and mature yet playful  and inspiring." 
Broadcastmusic.com

~CD Releases~          

CD:  BLISS  A collection of smooth jazz and soft R&B originals

CD:  MAKE WAY FOR SHARON RAE   A  collection  of jazz and blues standards featuring vocals

CD:  IT'S JAZZ  A collection of jazz standards

CD:  SECRET LOVE   An all-original, eclectic collection of  songs written and recorded by Sharon Rae and Shelly Davis 

CD:  20th Anniversary Best of WUCF-89.9 Orlando jazz Concert Series Compilation   
 

~Venues Include~

The D-Note, Arvada, CO

Loews Denver Hotel, Denver, CO

The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO

Mount Vernon Resort, Golden, CO

Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO

Breckenridge Golf Resort, Breckenridge, CO

The Willow Manor, Morrison, CO