SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 21st - Chava Mirel Quartet

Chava Mirel is a unique being in the world of music and spirit, defying classifications of style or genre. A multi-award winning musician and composer whose voice was recently featured on a Grammy award winning album, Chava is highly sought-after for collaborations and recordings. Celebrated for her rich, luxurious vocals, lush harmonies, and rhythmic phrasing, Chava is also known for her loving and compassionate presence. Regardless of setting – spiritual gathering, concert hall, classroom or jazz club – she imbues her music and teachings with the universal themes of hope, caring, connection and inclusion. Chava’s latest original album, “Source of Love”, is a collection of songs with universal themes that encourage the listener to create a better future by focusing on nature, family, and spirituality.

Chava exhibits ease and fluency in an expansive array of musical styles. She has toured and recorded with a spectrum of artists from Reggie Watts to punk icon Ari Up. She toured with Reggae legend Clinton Fearon and shared a bill with the iconic Cuban bassist Cachao. Chava is also vocalist for global Jazz Fusion band Duende Libre, whose latest 2 albums “The Dance She Spoke” and “Drift” were both recipients of the Golden Ear Award for Best Recording in the Northwest. She currently serves as Artist-In-Residence at historic Temple De Hirsch Sinai in Seattle WA.