Claudia Villela at Jazz at the Chimes at Chapel Of The Chimes

Jazz at the Chimes presents vocalist Claudia Villela, whose talent for musical exploration knows no limits. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, she absorbed the sounds of Brazil all around her: Samba, bossa nova, partido alto, baião, choro, as well as the influences of Brazil’s classical composers and American jazz musicians, from traditional to avant garde. Villela’s, music is a spiritual exercise in opennness - a search for inspiration and spontaneity. Her compositions and vocal improvisations encompass the full range of human emotion, sometimes dramatic, sometimes humorous, but always fascinating. JazzTimes magazine has described her as “a female Bobby McFerrin.”...

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Jazz at the Chimes presents vocalist Claudia Villela, whose talent for musical exploration knows no limits. Growing up in Rio de Janeiro, she absorbed the sounds of Brazil all around her: Samba, bossa nova, partido alto, baião, choro, as well as the influences of Brazil’s classical composers and American jazz musicians, from traditional to avant garde. Villela’s, music is a spiritual exercise in opennness - a search for inspiration and spontaneity. Her compositions and vocal improvisations encompass the full range of human emotion, sometimes dramatic, sometimes humorous, but always fascinating. JazzTimes magazine has described her as “a female Bobby McFerrin.”

"Jazz at the Chimes" is a concert series featuring Bay Area talent and held at the Julia Morgan landmark Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland. The Chapel provides a wonderful visual backdrop and acoustic listening venue for live music in a setting like no other. Tickets $15 general; $10 seniors & students: on sale at the door only. Cash only. Ticket sales begin at 12:30 pm; Doors open 1:30 pm. Limited seating!

Claudia Villela – vocals/piano/percussion

Bob Basa – guitar

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