Label: Lydian Jazz Records, LLC
Release Date: July 17th, 2020

“THE TOP JAZZ RECORDINGS OF 2020” I Wish I Knew
Los Angeles Jazz Scene, Buzz Around Town; S.Yanow Dec 2020

A Top Track of 2020: “Poinciana”
All About Jazz, Popular Tracks: 2020; Mike Ricci; Jan 2021

Best of 2020: I Wish I Knew
The WDET Playlist: Highly Recommended New CDs for 2020,
Ed Love, Dec 2020

A major jazz and swing singer, Susie Meissner always seems to have a smile in her voice. In addition to her very appealing tone and impeccable musicianship, the enthusiasm that she displays when she performs is infectious. She always swings and is an excellent improviser yet the lyrics that she interprets are especially important to her. “When I perform a song,” says Susie, “I want to express the emotions of the words, so the listener is experiencing the lyrics the way that the writer intended. I’m never casual about the lyrics.” Her skill at reviving and revitalizing classic songs is very much in evidence throughout her recordings.

Susie Meissner performs regularly in Philadelphia, particularly at Chris’ Jazz Café, and for her latest recording she decided to feature some of Philly’s best jazz musicians along with a few guests. Susie’s fourth CD, I Wish I Knew, is the singer’s second release featuring a stellar group of Philly-based musicians: trumpeter John Swana, saxophonist Larry McKenna, bassist Lee Smith and drummer Byron Landham. In addition, Meissner invited some longtime collaborators from outside Philadelphia: pianist/arranger John Shaddy, guitarist Paul Meyers and master clarinetist Ken Peplowski.