"...She may be the most accomplished interpreter of popular material performing today..." 
The New York Times

Marlene's Latest CD!

"Once There Was a Moon" is Marlene's 20th CD, and may well be her very best. Please visit the discography page for details and ordering information.

How best to describe the magic of singer Marlene VerPlanck? Here are samples of the many accolades that have come her way throughout her marvelous singing career:

"Chanteuse Marlene VerPlanck is one of these hidden American national treasures. We're so lucky to have her ilk in that the American Songbook (as a result of her vocal efforts) remains integral. And, she keeps us abreast of those compositional gems, we as her listeners may not be privvy to. ...Marlene has that ability to leap up & down her vocal register brilliantly delivering her song in a facile, pure & almost bell-like tone. I characterize her talent thus as a diverse yet intelligent exercise of infectious energy, clarity, melody rhythm & harmony. The jazz/pop idiom must not other than hold her dear...." -- George W Carroll, The Musicians' Ombudsman, from The Cabaret Exchange

And there's more:

"...VerPlanck's long, rich, singing career (is) built around a lovely voice and refined musical skills. With a strong, clear delivery, perfect diction and a penchant for plucking strings of notes out of the stratosphere, she makes a difficult art seem effortless. Speaking of Love finds her, amazingly, as the height of her abilities. Among the delights are the bouncy 'Jamaica Rumba' and 'Little Jazz Bird.' They showcase VerPlanck's light, dexterous voice and the pure joy she takes in singing. Her emotional pitch is perfect on an abridged 'I'll Take Romance,' from a 'Romance Medley.' It is poignant and hopeful and without a trace of cynicism." -- George Garmhausen, Newark Star-Ledger

You'll find many more raves on the Fan's Page, and you can check out her discography, which now features 20 CDs! There are plenty of sound samples to listen to as well.

Marlene loves to hear from her many fans - please feel free to send her an e-mail with your questions or comments.

This site last updated June 30, 2009