Susan Ottzen

Playing under world class conductors at the Cleveland Institute of Music led to her position as harpist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and playing in local studios. Playing weddings in the Southeast since 1980, she is also the leading jazz harpist in Atlanta. From The Fox downtown to the gardens of the Ravinia Club, she has played 200 events in 2005. Her extensive wedding repertoire includes Christian, Jewish, love songs (Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Kenny G), jazz, new age, Celtic and nonsecular music for ceremonies and receptions. Susan presents jazz harp combos ranging in size from her popular harp & bass duo, up to quintets. Her trio consists of harp, bass, and saxophone. Studying jazz harp led to a variety of styles, from straight-ahead to smooth jazz. For more info, visit my GigMasters press kit.