Audrey Silver

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Instruments:

Voice, Singing

Music Genres:

Jazz, Vocal Coaching, Song Interpretation, Vocal Exercises

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Private Lessons

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Recording

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Bio

Audrey Silver is one of the most elegantly creative singers in jazz today. Known for her smooth effortless sound sensitive interpretations satisfying swing and unique approach to the American songbook Audrey sings with a style that radiates her warm generous personality. Jazztimes? Christopher Loudon writes '?her voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control?a talent so often and so wrongfully overlooked?rivals Sinatra?s.'

Audrey's steady stream of appearances' including recent performances at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival and New York's prestigious JVC Jazz Festival?have made her more sought after than ever. Based in New York City she regularly performs at numerous venues including 55 Bar Bargemusic Sweet Rhythm Cleopatra?s Needle and The Kitano Hotel. She has become a familiar face at the Metropolitan Room and recently completed a five-month engagement at Bruno Jamais Restaurant and Club.
Audrey received critical praise for her 'vocal prowess' in her debut album Here In My Arms in which she worked with an extraordinary line-up of musicians: pianist John Cowherd bassist Doug Weiss drummer Gerald Cleaver guitarist Chis Bergson percussionist Daniel Sadownick and David Mann on flute and saxophones. In 2009 Audrey produced her latest CD Dream Awhile which features many of the players that have worked with her in New York clubs throughout her career including pianist Joe Barbato bassist Joe Fitzgerald guitarist Chris Bergson and drummers Anthony Pinciotti and Todd Isler. The recording wowed critics who lauded her thoughtful charming and uniquely personal interpretations of 11 lesser-known jazz standards. Audrey is a storyteller at heart a performer who loves connecting with her audiences. She respects the power of lyrics but is equally fascinated by how an artist can alter the mood meaning and impact of a song through its arrangement. Audrey has an insatiable desire to learn a vast repertoire years of jazz piano studies a well-developed ear for scat and improv and a musically open mind. These elements combine to make Audrey a singer bandleader and arranger who delights her audiences and fellow musicians. An avid researcher and broad listener Audrey continuously adds to her distinctive musical vocabulary and always surprises audiences with her delightfully original versions of jazz standards. Audrey has studied privately with vocal priestess Sheila Jordan as well as Mark Murphy Grammy nominee and four-time winner of the Downbeat Readers Poll for Male Jazz Singer of the Year. According to Murphy Audrey 'has that rare quality of light infectious swing that lights up her tall willowy persona.'

Audrey?s eclectic background and tireless curiosity continue to inform her understated intelligent style. Inspired by numerous jazz greats including Joe Williams Anita O'Day and Bill Evans she?s also influenced by an array of musicians and styles including pop diva Annie Lennox Yoruban chant the Brazilian jazz guitarist/composer Djavan and the atonal explorations of classical composer Arnold Schoenberg.

Ever the explorer Audrey continues to expand her musical and creative horizons. She is currently working on numerous projects including a show of her original songs a recording of early jazz tunes and a tribute to legendary vocalist Anita O?Day. Audrey is driven by a desire to give back and loves singing at senior and community centers throughout New York City. Interestingly she feels that these performances are among her best and have changed her as a musician.

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