Sailor's Daughter
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Record Label: Celia Chavez
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21st century torch singer Celia Chavez creates music that evokes both the cool rhythm of Manhattan (where she currently lives) and the moody beauty of Seattle (where she was raised). As there is grace to be found in the greyness of concrete and rain, Celia celebrates the joy of survival despite hard decisions and hostile conditions.
The Seattle Times called Celia "one of Seattle's most tantalizing new voices." As a singer, she leans toward the bluesy, intimate expression typical of singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Dusty Springfield, Billie Holiday. But while at home singing a ballad, Celia can bring on her own brand of sass, as seen in her odd-meter departure, Vega$. And hints of a sea chantey are felt in songs like Dream of a Sailor and My Love.
Her songwriting uses a cinematic vocabulary and wit along with a melodic, harmonic and lyric sense reminiscent of a pop standard, but spiced with hints of jazz, European cabaret, Latin rhythms, Americana, and old-school soul. While the songs' sentiments are romantic and the arrangements mostly minimal, her songs carry an intense contemporary timelessness - standards for a modern era, delivered in a vibrant, assertive new voice.
For more song-by-song background, lyrics, and information on the musicians featured on Sailor's Daughter, go to www.celiachavez.com.
Vocals and nylon string acoustic guitar – Celia Chavez
Acoustic guitar on “Snow” – Steven Elliot
Electric guitars – Steven Elliot
with Ann Klein on Vega$
and James Maddock on Vega$ and Wishing Well
Acoustic and electric bass – Tim Lefebvre
Piano, Wurlitzer, melodica, and toy xylophone – Daniel Mintseris
Percussion – Daniel Sadownick
Drum kit – Tony Mason
Trumpet and flugelhorn – Kiku Collins
Hammond B-3 organ – Rob Clores
Violin – Lorenza Ponce
Additional percussion and noisiness on Vega$ - Celia and Dave Swanson
Engineers and assistant engineers:
At Skyline Studios - Ron Allaire and Steve Geuting
At The Junkyard - Dave Swanson
At Maze - Scott Jacoby
At Spin Studios - Dave Swanson
At Pollock Productions - Robin Danar
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A Work Of Rare Beauty
author: L J Murphy
This album is equally appropriate to be listened to with your morning coffee as well as a late-night glass of heady red wine. The songwriting, singing and musicianship are all outstanding!
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Sailor's Daughter
author: Robert Conrad
The truth, it is spoken here...the lyrics, the melodies and the breathtaking voice played for the first time in my dance studio...I'm forever haunted and the sounds are truly timeless.
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Fabu Fab!
author: Xavierism
This is beautifully crafted/produced CD from beginning to end. The songs are filled with stories about life's situations that each of us can relate to. I love how her voice is never lost in the productions. Her voice is the center showcase of each song. I hear so many influences in her music.I love the CD cover but do not like the packaging of this CD. Once I inserted the CD into the player, the packaging no longer mattered. Add this one to your collection. It's a must have! *CHEERS!*
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Feelin good
author: Mikiodo
I have had a terrible week at work and I am getting ready to leave again for another evening of hell. I am listening to this CD while getting ready and my mood now is totally warm and calm. Celia's voice is so soothing, and I love the material. Immediate favorites right now are Wishing Well and the terrific cover of Moon River, but I'm sure that will change as I listen more and more. I love when I get a CD and all of the songs are different yet they all work together, and I look at the CD cover and it all makes sense and works as one piece of art. This is so true here. Love it! And thank you.
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