Review in The Daily Aztec at San Diego State University Contessa Black shows off her talents on her debut album "Sick Woman" “Contessa Black boasts an impressive track record, performing at many well-known venues such as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, as well as singing back up for Josh Groban’s hit song “You Raise Me Up.” Black has maintained her unique voice while breaking into the music industry, even releasing her own album, “Sick Woman (Looking for a Hea

Review in the L.A. Jazz Scene Newspaper The cover of this debut CD shows a beautiful and sexy young woman giving a look like “Come over here and listen to what I have to say to you…” And from the beginning, I’m listening…and you will be too. All music and lyrics by Contessa Black (aka Tessa Hendrie) shows a young woman with an old soul who sings the Blues, with Jazz sensibilities. Obviously comfortable with her solid band, they all make magic together, with dynamics, solid

Review in "The American Foothill" I’m not much of a music critic. If I like it, I review it. Simple. In my opinion, Contessa Black possesses one of the loveliest, most supple young jazz voices I’ve heard in years. Sunland-Tujunga seems to be a breeding ground for amazing bands and vocalists. Meeting Contessa in the TFP offices, was really an understatement of what was to come. Look, I won’t try to wow you with pseudo experience of music, but I will tell you, I forgot that t

Review - Applejam-blues.com (Japanese Blues Website) "The fever with which she perseveres is the factor which will make you want to become a supporter." "The atmosphere makes a cool, sexy impression." "Interesting contrast of funk-rockin' blues and swing jazz." "She is gorgeous, what else do you expect?!" "I love #2 "It's About Time" the best. Play this at a club; this song will make your cheap liquor taste great." #BluesSinger #JazzSinger #Review #News #AlbumRelease