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Charito
Distinctively a most prominent jazz vocalist in Japan with multi-awarded albums recorded and released internationally, Charito's artistry continues to establish its global presence with her recent and forthcoming tours in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America. Her highly personal and expressive vocal style incorporates the breadth of her musical interests, from straight-ahead soulful ballads to hard-swinging grooves and improvisational adventures. Her approach is fresh and invigorating, paying tribute to the jazz tradition while interacting and exploring, always seeking to express herself in the moment. In Ms. Nancy Wilson's words, "The first time I heard Charito, I physically and emotionally embraced her and thought myself BEAUTIFUL, that came from the heart and the soul. She has a warm way of presenting a song and she represents what a singer really is, a song stylist." This Girl (1990)
Her latest album "Watch What Happens", recorded in France with the greatmaestro Michel Legrand was released on August 20,2008 received greatreviews and was awarded a Gold Disc Award by Swing Journal.
A rare, history making collaboration with Michel Legrand, Charito's "WatchWhat Happens", succeeds in capturing the essence of the great maestro's pieces. A mix of strong melodies and provocative arrangements, thisalbum contains interpretations of famous movie themes, "Umbrellas of Cherbourg" "Windmills of Your Mind" and "Summer of '42." Particularly impressive are Charito and Michel's vocal duet numbers Pieces of Dreams and Quand On S'Aime. Recorded in such an intimate way, this recording confirmsMichel's recognition of Charito's vocal stylings."A beautiful and spontaneous expression of life" were his exact words of praise."
Awards
Swing Journal Gold Disk - Watch What Happens 2008 Swing Journal Jazz Disc Awards 2006
Best Vocal Swing Journal Gold Disk- Nica's Dream
Swing Journal Jazz Disc Awards 2004 Best Vocal
Swing Journal Gold Disk - Non-Stop to Brazil (2004 DDCJ-1002/CTmusic)
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Charito: Heal The World
by C. Michael Bailey
Michael Jackson tribute discs are inevitable. Every stripe will be conceived and performed, from the sublime to the truly frightening. Chiming in at the front of the former line is Charito's excellent Heal The World. The Japan-based singer is best known for her successful string of recordings begun in the early 1990s. Her singing is plush and near perfect, well-suited for a contemporary repertoire like the Michael Jackson songbook. Produced by Harvey Mason, who also plays drums, Heal The World ...
Continue ReadingCharito: Heal The World
by Dan Bilawsky
Michael Jackson's music has never been bound by genre lines. Jackson will always be known as the “King of Pop," but his recordings have always had a near-universal appeal that transcends any single category. While odd behavior in his private life--and repeated allegations of misconduct with minors--cast a pall over his image in his later years, his artistry was the one thing that was never in question. When Jackson passed away in 2009, a few things happened. ...
Continue ReadingCharito: Watch What Happens
by Edward Blanco
Recognized as a prominent jazz singer in Japan, Philippine-born songbird Charito has been a vocal force in Asia and Europe since the early 1990s, and now presents perhaps her most ambitious project to date on Watch What Happens, a delightful collaboration with Grammy Award-winning French composer Michel Legrand. Stating that “This album has become one of my biggest accomplishments ever," Charito does, indeed, deliver a classy performance with her distinctive interpretation of love songs from Legrand's songbook. The singer embarks ...
Continue ReadingTake Five With Charito
by AAJ Staff
Meet Charito: Distinctively a most prominent jazz vocalist in Japan with multi-awarded albums recorded and released internationally, Charito's artistry continues to establish its global presence with her recent and forthcoming tours in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America. Her highly personal and expressive vocal style incorporates the breadth of her musical interests, from straight-ahead soulful ballads to hard--swinging grooves and improvisational adventures. Her approach is fresh and invigorating, paying tribute to the jazz tradition while interacting ...
Continue ReadingCharito Meets Michel Legrand Watch What Happens CD Set for Release on CT Music
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
New York, New YorkCharito continues to find her way into the hearts of her peers and fans by continually releasing recordings with impressive collaborations.
This time out she meets with renowned French composer Michel Legrand on Watch What Happens on CT Music. The CD is set for release October 6th.
The Japan based jazz diva will make another indelible mark on a worldwide stage with an incomparable set of thirteen Legrand tracks ...
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Primary Instrument
Vocals
Location
Tokyo
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
The Voice Workshop Tokyo
