Black History Month - Clairdee: The Soulful Songstress at California Jazz Conservatory

It might seem strange to describe a singer as hip as Clairdee as a throwback, but she’s an artist who embodies creative values that hearken back to a time when jazz and entertainment blended seamlessly together. Combining scene-stealing charisma with heartfelt humility and a sincere belief in the transformative power of music, she has honed a repertoire of standards set to state of the art arrangements that are equally smart and entertaining.

“In crowd pleasing form - a whole lot of interpretive brilliance.”
-JazzTimes

“Generous spirit and unpretentious sincerity.”...

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It might seem strange to describe a singer as hip as Clairdee as a throwback, but she’s an artist who embodies creative values that hearken back to a time when jazz and entertainment blended seamlessly together. Combining scene-stealing charisma with heartfelt humility and a sincere belief in the transformative power of music, she has honed a repertoire of standards set to state of the art arrangements that are equally smart and entertaining.

“In crowd pleasing form - a whole lot of interpretive brilliance.”
-JazzTimes

“Generous spirit and unpretentious sincerity.”
-Down Beat

“In the tradition of all great vocalists, Clairdee infuses her own unique style while always remaining true to the song itself.”
-Nancy Wilson

“Among the most skilled, appealing singers around. Fine songs, beautiful voice, great moves.”
-San Francisco Examiner

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