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SIORA

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  • Genre: Fusion / Nu-Jazz / Samba

    Location PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Un

    Profile Views: 7267

    Last Login: 1/18/2011

    Member Since 12/9/2008

    Website www.siorajazz.com

    Record Label indie

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Download a free copy of SIORA's version of "Estate" featuring Howard Levy of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones by joining the email list below! .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .................... .. .. Contemporary world jazz is how the Philadelphia-based band SIORA describes its music. What that means is a vocalist who sings in 12 languages and a composer/keyboardist whose love for different musical traditions grew out of his post-graduate studies with third stream pianist/educator Ran Blake. And it means what it says: a borderless melange of world musical influences --Brazilian. Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern, European--shaken and stirred with all-American jazz. .. .. Vocalist Phyllis Chapell says, "Our music, wherever it comes from, passes through the prism of jazz, allowing us the freedom to navigate--to cross musical borders." .. .. SIORA plays contemporary world jazz: a blend of music from Latin/South America, Europe,the Middle East, and the U.S. (including American jazz and popular music), all with their own unique arrangements--as well as original compositions. .. .. SIORA has been joined on recordings and in concert by Howard Levy (Bela Fleck, Trio Globo), Ralph Bowen (Michel Camilo), Grammy-winners Dave Valentin and Raphael Cruz, plus local phenoms John Swana and Joseph Tayoun, among others. Their live performing ensemble is rounded out by Dave Posmontier (who has played with Christian McBride, Chris Potter, Duane Eubanks, David "Fathead" Newman and Johnny Hartman, among others), Rob Swanson (who has played with Giacomo Gates and the Clifford Brown & Stan Getz All Stars), Chico Huff (James Taylor, Carly Simon, Solas, Jeff Golub, Jef Lee Johnson, John Belushi!, Richard Elliott, and more), Paul Jost on drums and vocals (4-category Billboard Song Contest Winner, who has played with Billy Eckstine, Mark Murphy, Ann Hampton-Calloway), and master drummer/percussionist Cuban-born Francois Zayas. .. .. SIORA has released 3 CDs --their CD "Vis-á-Vis" received a 4 star rating by Scott Yanow (Downbeat, Jazz Times, All Music Guide) who has also included Chapell in his new book on the top 521 jazz singers of all time, "The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide", published by Hal Leonard. In 2009, they released a Jewish Jazz Project called "Vision of the Dry Bones" which is receiving rave reviews. Their newest release scheduled for beginning of 2011, is called "Other Side of the River" featuring guest soloists Ken Ulansey, Stan Slotter, Kevin MacConnell, Joseph & William Tayoun--with solo performances by Phyllis Chapell, duo and ensemble performances of songs in various languages, all with distinctive arrangements. .. .. Sounds Roots (Spin the Globe) says that SIORA has a "...special chemistry that makes this modern genre-bending music deeply satisfying and highly recommended." .. .. "Blending world music and contemporary jazz into a soundscape that needs no translation, SIORA takes you on a journey of the soul, touching down in Rio, Paris, Mazer-e-Sharif and points beyond." (William Page, Straight No Chaser, UK). .. .. .."SIORA Live at Sunset Jazz Series on Camden-Philly Waterfront".. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..SIORA with Ralph Bowen.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..SIORA with Dave Valentin and Ralph Bowen.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    Phyllis Chapell (vocals guitar), Dave Posmontier (keyboards). Bass: Rob Swanson, Chico Huff, Steve Beskrone, Kevin MacConnell . Drums and percussion: Paul Jost (and vocals), Butch Reed, Francois Zayas, Dane Richeson, Jimmy Coleman, Jim Hamilton Joseph Tayoun. Guest artists include: Howard Levy (harmonica, wood flutes), Ken Ulansey (pennywhistle/saxophone), Stan Slotter (flute, trumpet).

  • Influences

    Trio Globo, Dave Douglas, Bela Bartok, Tania Maria, Joni Mitchell, Bela Fleck, Pat Metheny, Yellowjackets, Chick Corea, Airto, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Richard Bona, Nando Lauria, Eliane Elias, Brad Meldau, Klezmatics Billie Holiday, Milton Nascimento, Elis Regina, Shirley Horne, Jose Feliciano, Rosa Passos, Dianne Reeves

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  • Jeanette M. Prewitt


    Hello,thanks add!

    1 year ago
  • Kerry CHehebar

    Great music

    1 year ago
  • Philly Music

    Enjoy the Holiday Weekend Phyllis.










    Michele ~ PhillyMusic

    1 year ago
  • MEDIT

    Hi. My band VARDE has a new album "FOLK" out at CD Baby now:) Please click the banner to listen:)

    Varde: Folk

    VARDE: http://www.myspace.com/varde01

    Please, check out the live videos from China at http://www.youtube.com/kbraaten to ;)

    -Kjell.

    1 year ago
  • Philly Music

    Phyllis and Band,

    It was a pleasure to hear and meet you last night. See you soon. Thank you.
    Much Love.











    Michele ~ PhillyMusic

    1 year ago
  • Philly Music

    Thank you Siora. Why not turn on the "Add" Feature, so Folks can play your Music here at MySpace for the World to hear? Love and Strength.










    Michele ~ PhillyMusic

    1 year ago
  • Brian Derek

    Hey Chooch!
    I talked with Michael Leas tonight. I don't know what to say.
    I would love to see you (and do some playing!). I hope you are ok.
    I'm thinking of you.
    Love you man!
    bd

    1 year ago
  • Peter Paulsen

    Hello Dan,
    How are you? Appreciate the friend add...I can't seem to find the time to stay on top of all this but I'm trying!?! WCU Jazz Festival was a success and now working on a solo project. Let me know what's new and hope our paths cross again soon.
    Ciao for now, Peter P.

    2 years ago
  • Christine Campbell

    Hey Dan!

    I hope to catch one of your shows soon!
    Been a long Winter - but the Light of Spring beackons us All out to play!

    Hope to see you soon!




    Walk in Joy!



    Walk in Beauty!

    2 years ago
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