Charmaine Clamor, the first Filipina to find success on American jazz radio, will celebrate the release of her new CD Flippin' Out (FreeHam Records) Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Catalina Bar & Grill in Los Angeles and at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City Wednesday, September 12, 2007.
Originally from Subic-Zambales, and now a resident of Los Angeles, Ms. Clamor is the creator of jazzipino, a musical form that combines American jazz and blues with the melodies, languages and instruments of traditional Filipino music. Her new record album, Flippin' Out, contains beloved kundiman and harana presented with contemporary soul and swing. The CD is receiving heavy airplay across America and in Australia and Canada, introducing mainstream listeners to the beauty of Filipino music.
Early media response to Filipina singing sensation Charmaine Clamor's groundbreaking new album, Flippin' Out (FreeHam 0705; September 1st) has been overwhelmingly positive. Backed by three members of the Tierney Sutton Band -- Christian Jacob (piano), Trey Henry (bass), Ray Brinker (drums) --and a host of all-star Filipino musicians, the sultry-voiced Clamor melds soulful American jazz and blues with traditional Filipino love songs, creating music she calls “jazzipino."
Myrna Daniels, editor of LA JAZZ SCENE, announced that Clamor [pronounced clah-MORE] would be featured as the cover story of the August issue. The prestigious placement follows a flood of rave reviews.
Writing for MUSIC IN AMERICA, critic John Book says, “Her music is a perfect bridge of two cultures, done with a passion that can be heard in a voice that should be experienced in every jazz venue across the nation, if not the world. Clamor is an asset to jazz music, and a contributor to the continued traditions of women in jazz."
Glenn Astarita of ALL ABOUT JAZZ writes, “She effectively integrates Filipino folk melodies into the jazz vernacular. Clamor conveys a pleasing intimacy then shows a bit of spunk."
Critic Karl Stober in EJAZZ NEWS says, “Clamor sings to times, feelings, and purpose. A superb performance from a multi-talented gem!"
And Lise Avery, host of Anything Goes, says, “Charmaine Clamor is one of the most interesting vocalists to come across my desk in a long time."
Originally from Subic-Zambales, and now a resident of Los Angeles, Ms. Clamor is the creator of jazzipino, a musical form that combines American jazz and blues with the melodies, languages and instruments of traditional Filipino music. Her new record album, Flippin' Out, contains beloved kundiman and harana presented with contemporary soul and swing. The CD is receiving heavy airplay across America and in Australia and Canada, introducing mainstream listeners to the beauty of Filipino music.
Early media response to Filipina singing sensation Charmaine Clamor's groundbreaking new album, Flippin' Out (FreeHam 0705; September 1st) has been overwhelmingly positive. Backed by three members of the Tierney Sutton Band -- Christian Jacob (piano), Trey Henry (bass), Ray Brinker (drums) --and a host of all-star Filipino musicians, the sultry-voiced Clamor melds soulful American jazz and blues with traditional Filipino love songs, creating music she calls “jazzipino."
Myrna Daniels, editor of LA JAZZ SCENE, announced that Clamor [pronounced clah-MORE] would be featured as the cover story of the August issue. The prestigious placement follows a flood of rave reviews.
Writing for MUSIC IN AMERICA, critic John Book says, “Her music is a perfect bridge of two cultures, done with a passion that can be heard in a voice that should be experienced in every jazz venue across the nation, if not the world. Clamor is an asset to jazz music, and a contributor to the continued traditions of women in jazz."
Glenn Astarita of ALL ABOUT JAZZ writes, “She effectively integrates Filipino folk melodies into the jazz vernacular. Clamor conveys a pleasing intimacy then shows a bit of spunk."
Critic Karl Stober in EJAZZ NEWS says, “Clamor sings to times, feelings, and purpose. A superb performance from a multi-talented gem!"
And Lise Avery, host of Anything Goes, says, “Charmaine Clamor is one of the most interesting vocalists to come across my desk in a long time."
For more information contact Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services.
