Sara Gazarek | |
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 Gazarek at the 2008 Java Jazz Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 26, 1982 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, pop, rock |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Native Language, Palmetto |
| Website | www |
Sara Gazarek is an American jazz singer from Seattle.
Gazarek was born in Seattle, Washington and moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to attend the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California. [1] [2] In college her teachers included Carmen Bradford, John Clayton, and Tierney Sutton. Clayton produced her first album, Yours (2005). [2] The album was a critical and commercial success with a top ten ranking in the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts as well as being the top album download in iTunes for Jazz in Germany and France. [1] Clayton also produced her second album, Return to You (2007). She recorded Where Time Stands Still (2010) with the German band Triosence. [2] In the liner notes for Blossom and Bee (2012) she cited the influence of Blossom Dearie. [3] She produced her album Thirsty Ghost. [4]
Gazarek returned to the University of Southern California to accept a job on the faculty of jazz studies. [3] She has also taught at the Eastman School of Music. [5]
Since 2020, Gazarek is a member of säje. She shared in the group's 2024 Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals. [6]
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Yours is the studio album by jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek. Gazarek's debut album was released by Native Language Music on August 23, 2005. The album peaked at number 10 on Billboard Top Jazz Albums chart.
Return to You is the second studio album by jazz singer Sara Gazarek. The album was released by Native Language Music on June 5, 2007. The album contains popular songs, jazz tunes from 90's, and originals written by pianist Josh Nelson.
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