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Phyllis Chapell

Vocalist/Guitarist Phyllis Chapell performs a unique mix of originals, folk, jazz and international music, including songs in up to 13 languages from the U.S., Brazil, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Her American repertoire covers a wide range of music from jazz and folk, to pop standards, as well as originals. Phyllis Chapell has performed in concert throughout the U.S., in Brazil, Latin America, and Europe. She has released 2 solo CDs, and 4 CDs with her internationally known world jazz ensemble Phyllis Chapell & SIORA. She has produced multiple videos and on October 2, 2015, released a new CD called “Naked World” with Emmy-award winning composer/producer/ filmmaker Rodney Whittenberg. Phyllis Chapell has been named as one of the top 500 jazz vocalists of all time by Scott Yanow (Down Beat, Jazz Times and AllMusicGuide). She has also won song competitions for her original music; and was chosen to be one of Indie-Music’s Top 25.

Awards

2nd place/Best Cabaret/Torch Jazz Songwriter Category—Just Plain Folks Music Awards Phyllis Chapell named one of top 500 jazz vocalists of all time by Scott Yanow (JazzTimes/Downbeat/AllAboutJazz) Indie Music Top 25 Artists ReverbNation Top 10


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Jazz Bridge Presents Phyllis Chapell and Siora at the Cheltenham Art Center on April 6th

Jazz Bridge Presents Phyllis Chapell and Siora at the Cheltenham Art Center on April 6th

Source: Suzanne Cloud

Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on April 6, 2011 will be singer Phyllis Chapell with her trio featuring pianist Dave Posmontier, bassist Chico Huff, and drummer Paul Jost. Phyllis Chapell performs a unique mix of originals, folk, jazz and international music, including songs in up to 12 languages from the U.S., Brazil, Latin America, Euope, Africa, and the Middle East, and she has performed in concert throughout the world. She has released two solo ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Phyllis Chapell and Siora at Jazz in the Wood on April 1st

Jazz Bridge Presents Phyllis Chapell and Siora at Jazz in the Wood on April 1st

Source: Michael Ricci

Appearing at Jazz in the Wood on April 1st at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Avenue in Collingswood, NJ, will be jazz vocalist Phyllis Chapell and her band Siora featuring pianist Barry Sames, bassist Chico Huff and Francois Zayas on drums/percussion.

One show: 7:30-9PM. Tickets: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Refreshments! For info: 856-858-8914

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The ensemble SIORA plays contemporary world jazz: a blend of music from Latin America, Europe,the Middle East, and the U.S., all with ...

“Phyllis Chapell is an elegant singer who will steal your heart away if you let her....tasteful, eclectic and real." (West Chester Local) "Vocalist Phyllis Chapell has a voice to die for...If capuccino had a voice, it would be hers." (Reading Eagle Review) "Creating a soundscape that needs no translation...“ (Straight No Chaser, UK)

“The haunting quality of Phyllis Chapell’s voice, the range of her repertoire and her presence onstage, enthralled the audience ...” (Paul Pines, Festival Organizer, Lake George Jazz Weekend, Lake George, NY) “The most outstanding act of the Quito Jazz Festival was Phyllis Chapell & SIORA.” (El Comercio, Quito, Ecuador) "SIORA delivers a repertoire of indigenous tunes, as well as original compositions, with assurance, insight and affection…Chapell goes beyond singing—extending lyrics into sonic possibilities." ( Jazz Review)

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Naked World

Illumination Records
2015

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The Other Side of the...

Illumination Records
2011

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Al Otro Lado del Rio

From: The Other Side of the River
By Phyllis Chapell

Videos

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