Camilla Mraz

Virtuoso pianist/vocalist/composer Camilla Mraz has been an integral part of the international music scene for more than 20 years. She has appeared in many major jazz festivals, concert halls, and clubs all over the world. Camilla also collaborates with her husband, first-call jazz bassist George Mraz. Today they make New York City their home.

A native of the Czech Republic, Camilla’s love affair with the piano began when she was just four years old. She was composing by age five. Camilla attended the Prague Conservatory where she studied composition, jazz piano and vocals. She subsequently received a degree from the Music College in Germany. Her sound is influenced by the 60s jazz style of pianist Paul Bley, as well as classical music.

As a composer, her music has been featured in several films. While living in Europe, Camilla was employed by top-level film and television production studios for both her musical and acting talents. Most recently, in a film that was shot in New York City (January 2014), Camilla commanded the role of jazz legend Blossom Dearie, showcasing her vocal expertise.

For the past ten years, she has toured and recorded with her own bands throughout Europe and Asia, and has released 12 CDs of her own profoundly heartfelt music, both as a piano soloist and in a larger group context.

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