Phyllis Chapell
Lyrical / Acoustic / Jazz
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"Jazz/Folk Singer/Songwriter w/ International Twist"
BALA CYNWYD, Pennsylvania
United States
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| Phyllis Chapell: General Info
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| Member Since | 3/19/2008 | | Band Website | phyllischapell.com and siorajazz.com | | Influences | Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Milton Nascimento, Joao Gilberto, Beatles, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Bonnie Raitt, Shirley Horn, Frank Sinatra, Elis Regina, Gal Costa, Theodore Bikel, Caetano Veloso, Sting, Flora Purim, Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme, Shawn Colvin, Diana Krall, Joan Baez, and I'll keep adding on... | | Sounds Like | Joni Mitchell channeled through Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, Yaffa Yarkoni, Gal Costa, Simone, with a little Luciana Souza and Djavan mixed in. I'm told I sound a little like Julia Fordham, which is great--but I'd also love to sound like Bonnie Raitt and Dianne Reeves! | | Record Label | Illumination Records | | Type of Label | Indie |
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| About Phyllis Chapell |
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Phyllis Chapell performs a unique mix of originals, folk, jazz and international music, including songs in up to 12 languages from Brazil, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East ................................................................................................................... . . . . .
I have performed in concert throughout the East Coast, the Midwest, in Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador and Europe........................................................................................
I am thrilled and honored to be included in a soon-to-be-published book about the top 500 jazz vocalists of all time written by Scott Yanow (writer for Down Beat, Jazz Times and AllMusicGuide). .......................................................................................
My debut solo CD, "World Songs" was released in 1999. One of the songs ("Soul in Flight") from this CD won 2nd place in the Cabaret/Torch Song category of the Just Plaln Folks Competition 2001. .................................................................................
I have released several CDs with my Contemporary World Jazz ensemble SIORA (www.siorajazz.com), which I co-lead with keyboardist/composer/arranger Dan Kleiman. Our latest CD, "Vis-a-Vis," garnered a 4-star rating by AllMusicGuide.com and has been played on national jazz radio throughout the U.S. and in Europe as well.......................
My newest solo release (2008) is a wordless vocal journey called "Voice in Flight" -- no words, just scatted vocals and various types of accompaniment, ranging from solo guitar to an ensemble. This is a journey through various genres including contemporary jazz, classical, Celtic/Irish, Jewish/Middle Eastern, and Brazilian. ..............................................................................................................................
These are the special thank-you's that I didn't have space for on my "Voice in Flight" CD insert: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thank you to my fans, friends and family -- to my Mom and Dad -- to Marcos for his inspiration for this project -- to Danny and to the other musicians who blessed me with their artistry (Ken Ulansey, Stan Slotter, Genie Walker, Jimmy Coleman, Jim Hamilton, and Rob Swanson). And to Daoud Shaw for his wisdom & expertise and for introducing me to Marie and Darla (I wanted to put up a photo of me with Darla, the St. Charles Cavalier spaniel, but she looked way better than me!) ----------------------------------
Abrazos (heartfelt embraces) for your input that helped me do this CD: Paul S. Adkins (vocal teacher and mentor who taught me to fly!), Genie Walker (you're the best--and you're so smart!), Dan Kleiman (again!), Ken Ulansey (Kenny, thank you for being there!), Suzana Silva (Suzana's gonna take us down to Bahia--if anyone can do it, she can!), Paul Jost (what a great singer you are!), dear friends Sherry Somach (thanks for being such a good girlflriend, Sher!), Judith Kay, Lester Hirsh (my troubadour friend!), Richard Harner (you are very wise), Andrea Clearfield (welcome back from Nepal! you constantly amaze me!), Mici Juni (and you, back to school--you're so brave!), Heath Allen (Heath, thank you for all your charts and help over the years!), Rick Nollet (great blues singer/guitarist!), Patricia & Orlando Haddad (my Minas friends!), Anne Sciolla (thanks for those vocal coaching sessions!), Susan Goodman-Jackson (where are you?), Stephen DiJoseph (and you too!), Iris & Jack Fields (thanks for being my dear brother/sister-in-law), Jackie Fields (my dear cousin), and Marcy Vaughn (you encouraged me to do this CD--muchly appreciated!), Stacia Friedman.
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And here's a thank-you for inspiration, support (musical and otherwise): Barry Warhoftig (great guitarist and gypsy jazzer!), Peter Jensen and Terry O'Connor (thanks for introducing me to Pilates--it's very deep!), Boyd Holmes, Paul Jost (again!), Dave Cullen (you are a great player!), Michael London (how could you move away???), Katie West (and to PennPat for all your support over the years), Shawn Qaissaunee, Janet Fishman, Amy Rose (from elementary school--wow!), Jim Dragoni, Jon Dichter, The Cynamon Family (other dear cousins!), Cantor Jack Kessler, Vince Colella (thanks for making the websites look so nice!), Eileen and Mark Barbash (dear fans!), Marc Adler, Sharon Katz, Dane Richeson (Dane, you are an inspiration!), Jeffry Eckels (Jeffry, you too, and thanks for Ecuador!), Kit Thomas (thanks for your advice!), Clay Jerolmack (a dear fan/friend!), Marcy Kraft (how are you out in LA?), Mike Frank, Rich Rudin, Dave Posmontier (I love Pos!), Becky and Ted Jordan, Melanie Rice, Don Cirillo, Mick Choder (thanks for helping me with my songs Mick!), Bruce Marshall (sweet man!), Denise Nejame (miss you Denise!), Brad Litwin (you're adorable Brad!), Jeffrey Macel, Esq., Beth Burak, Lisa Bregman (Lisa and I go wayyy back!), Keith Brand and Chuck Elliott of WXPN (thank you for playing my CDs!), can't forget FuzzBoy.
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