Denise Donatelli (born c. 1950) is an American jazz singer.
After college she set her musical career aside for marriage and family and did not begin singing professionally until her sons were in their teens.
In Atlanta, Donatelli was encouraged to return to music after attending a jam session that attracted the region's top players, including guitarist Russell Malone.
[2] Donatelli has toured and performed with Bill Cunliffe, Bill Mays, Roger Kellaway, Tamir Hendelman, Larry Koonse, Julian Lage, Peter Sprague, Bob Sheppard, Joe LaBarbera, Marvin Smith, Christian Jacob's Big Band Theory, Alf Clausen and his Jazz Orchestra, and the Stan Kenton Alumni Band.
In addition, she is heard on pianist Bill Cunliffe's Christmas album That Time of Year (2011).