Results for "Chiara Izzi"

Musician

Chiara Izzi

Born: May 22

Based in New York City since 2014, Chiara Izzi is an award-winning jazz singer and composer from Italy who has captivated audiences worldwide. Her breakthrough came when she won first prize at the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition, a victory personally awarded by the legendary Quincy Jones, who chaired the jury. The following year, Chiara returned to the festival to perform and open for the iconic Paco de Lucía. She has since earned numerous accolades, including an Independent Music Award for Best Jazz Song with Vocals for her composition "Circles of the Mind," as well as national honors such as Lucca Jazz Donna, third place in the Chicco Bettinardi soloist category, and recognition in the Barga Jazz group category.

Article: Live Review

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2023

by Geoff Anderson
July 6, 2023

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience Downtown Aspen Aspen, Colorado June 22-24, 2023 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has been around as a concept for a few decades now. The format and specific locations have changed over the years, but the basic idea remains the same: go to a beautiful mountain location and ...

Album

Live in Bremen

By Chiara Izzi

Label: Dot Time Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Miradas; Tu, Musica Divina; Poinciana; Pavane For Peaceful Times; Samba in Preludio; Cuerpo Y Alma; Terra Nostra.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases from Marta Sanchez, Myra Melford, Julieta Eugenio and More

by Mary Foster Conklin
May 30, 2022

This broadcast presents new releases from flutist Ragan Whiteside, the Yu Nishiyama Big Band, saxophonist Julieta Eugenio, vocalist Bidi Dworkin, pianist Marta Sanchez, and Myra Melford's Fire and Water Quartet with birthday shoutouts to KJ Denhert, Jackie Cain, Tania Maria, Carmen Souza, Brittany Anjou, Yoko Miwa and Jennifer Wharton, among others. Thanks for listening and please ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jun Miyake, Magic Malik, David Murray, Potsa Lotsa Xl & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 24, 2022

In this episode Guadelupe meets Nigeria; Japan & Italy meet Brazil; Germany meets South Korea; and many more transnational encounters from the Global Jazz Village.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Magic Malik “Pòpòt ka bouyi" Ka-Frobeat (Onze Heures Onze) 0:16 Host talks 5:22 Michael Blake ...

Video

Miradas

Featuring the music of Chiara Izzi
Duration: 4:31
March 7, 2022

"Miradas" is the first track from vocalist Chiara Izzi's upcoming record, Live in Bremen. The album takes on an intimate piano-vocal duo format alongside pianist Andrea Rea. Over seven tracks, Izzi blends stories sung between Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and English. Live in Bremen is due out March 11 on Dot Time Records.

Album

Across The Sea

By Chiara Izzi

Label: Jando Music/ Via Veneto Jazz
Released: 2019
Track listing: 1. Circles Of The Mind (Chiara Izzi) 2. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (Frederick Loewe - Alan Jay Lerner) 3. James (Pat Metheny - Kevin Hays) 4. Secret O' Life (James Taylor) 5. Two For The Road (Henry Mancini, Leslie Bricusse) 6. Across The Sea (Chiara Izzi) 7. Viaggio Elegiaco (Kevin Hays - Chiara Izzi) 8. Verso Il Mare (Rosario Bonaccorso - Chiara Izzi) 9. Tierna Nardis (Miles Davis - Yanina Lombardi) 10. With You I'm Born Again (Carol Connor - David Shire)

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Autumn's Embrace and September Song

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 21, 2019

Happy Fall to all! This equinox broadcast includes new releases from guitarist Claudette King, vocalists Tish Oney, Kelley Johnson, Carolyn Fitzhugh and Chiara Izzi, pianist Sumitra and saxophonist Chelsea McBride's Socialist Night School, with birthday shout outs to saxophonist Vi Redd (pictured), pianists Lovie Austin, Bobby Short, Kait Dunton, Helen Sung and Champian Fulton, guitarist Emily ...

Article: Album Review

Kevin Hays, Chiara Izzi: Across the Sea

by Angelo Leonardi
September 6, 2019

A sei anni dal sorprendente debutto discografico (Motifs, Dot Time 2013) la giovane cantante molisana si presenta con una produzione d'alto livello internazionale, condivisa col pianista Kevin Hays e infarcita d'ospiti prestigiosi. Seguendo il consiglio di Quincy Jones, Chiara Izzi vive da cinque anni a New York, s'è esibita nei migliori locali e ha saputo imporsi ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Art Ensemble of Chicago, Marilyn Mazur, Echoes of Zoo and More

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 19, 2019

New releases keep coming at an exciting place and Mondo Jazz obliges, sharing tons of exicting new releases, in particular celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Art Ensemble of Chicago and its spiritual offspring as well as some great European projects. Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...