Pianist

Percussionist

“A Brazilian-born genius with a blistering voice" (JazzTimes), the dynamic Rio-born artist Claudia Villela has developed a reputation as a singularly unique singer, pianist and composer, lending her five-octave voice to work with jazz luminaries including Kenny Werner, Michael Brecker and Toots Thielemans. She returns with a procession of collaborators over the week, including guitarist Ricardo Peixoto, woodwind player and pianist Gary Meek, and accordionist Vitor Gonçalves.



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Claudia Villela

SFJAZZ Center

Clarinet virtuoso Anat Cohen has always felt a deep connection to the joy, inventiveness, and deep grooves of Brazilian musical traditions. Anat has found kindred spirits in the remarkable musicians who join her in this show: Accordion virtuoso Vitor Gonçalves and special guest vocalist/pianist Claudia Villela.

An astonishing talent on piano and accordion, and as a composer, Vitor shares a Grammy nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble with Anat for her Tentet album, released in 2020, as well as for his work on Thalma de Freitas’s 2020 release, which was nominated for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Claudia has captivated jazz audiences and major artists with her musicality, imagination, and stunning five-octave vocal range. She’s worked with many leading artists, several of whom jumped at the chance to record with Claudia on her own releases, including Toots Thielemans, Kenny Werner, Michael Brecker, Harvie Swartz, and Toninho Horta, among others.

If you love samba, bossa nova, or any other Brazilian music, you’ll want to be in the front row for this great concert.

Claudia Villela

Pianist, Percussionist

Events

9 - 12 Nov, 2023

Claudia Villela · San Francisco Jazz

Jul 16, 2022

Jazz Brazil with Anat Cohen, Vitor Gonçalves, and Special Guest Claudia Villela · Stanford Jazz Workshop

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