Testimonials

Studio Sessions

"Celia Chavez was introduced to me by a friend for a Downy Commercial (now on the air). As it almost always is in the industry, Celia was thrown into the session without any time to prepare for lyrics and melodies. But like a pro, she came out in flying colors and the client immediately fell in love with her. It was a great pleasure working with her and winning this job. I look forward to working with her again soon."

Inza Bamba

Producer/Composer
www.inzabamba.com

"Celia Chavez is a great vocalist and a pleasure to work with -- highly recommended"

Alexander Perls

Producer, Songwriter
www.alexanderperls.com

 

"I first met Celia during a recording session of an orchestral piece I had written. As part of an overdub choir, she was easily able to handle the entire spectrum and range of the female parts with ease and beauty. Her tone is as silky and pure as her control is precise and I now feature her as a soloist as well as lead choir member on as many recordings as I can. Thank you a million times Celia, you make the music great!"

Andy Brick
Composer, Conductor, Symphonist
www.andybrick.com

 

"Celia is a joy to work with! She is the rarest of breeds - she melds a gifted singer's intuition with top notch musical training and a positive uplifting demeanor that makes any session a complete breeze. She flows effortlessly from style to style, always with dulcet tone, great time and spotless intonation. Celia takes every task on with the utmost professionalism and commitment. I feel blessed to have found her, and include her on my first call list for any project."

Reed Robins
Composer, Producer
www.reedrobins.com

 

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Celia Chavez on a number of occasions. She is featured on several of our highest profile Radio ID packages. Celia has an excellent voice, great tone and is always ON! She’s a total pro in the studio and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great session singer.”

Michael Berlin
CEO, IQ Beats
www.iqbeats.com

“In the commercial music world things move very quickly in the studio so great performances and 1st takes are crucial. I’ve used Celia on a number of projects and she’s a total pro throughout the recording process. Her pitch and diction are excellent (there aren’t hours of pitch correcting, comping, etc. after the sessions). She blends beautifully with other singers in group settings. Her attitude is brilliant. She shows up for a job always ready to work.

“I highly recommend Celia for any musical situation that calls for tight vocals.”

Steven Scalfati
Composer/Producer, IQ beats
www.iqbeats.com

Live Performance

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Celia both in a recording studio environment as well as in a live performance setting. It was abundantly clear within the first minutes of our introductory meeting that Celia was bright, conscious, musical, and talented. Then I heard her voice.

“Celia can sing comfortably and convincingly in several different styles. And she is one of those singers who actually knows what is going on in a given musical context. She knows what a fourth is and what that interval sounds like. She can suggest the right harmonies, she knows when the bridge is coming, and she can blend with anyone.

“In saying what I am about to say, I do not intend to downplay her sizable talent; but Celia is also incredibly reliable, pleasant, considerate, enthusiastic, intelligent and fun. The are a lot of people out there who can sing well, but there are only a handful of people who can bring a beautiful voice along with everything else that Celia brings to a situation. I give her my highest recommendation.”

Scott Jacoby
Producer, Composer, Artist, Studio Owner
www.scojacmusic.com

“As a music industry professional, I have come across numerous singer/songwriters. I can honestly say that Celia Chavez is among the few who stand out. Her voice is both warm and sexy. Her tone is perfect, which is a feat for even the most experienced vocalists. When in session with other artists, she manages to add depth to any melody she is given. As an artist herself, she certainly has built a rich musical world of her own. I am confident that Celia will continue to grow both as a singing and a songwriting force to reckon with in the music world.”

Fatou Sow
Artist Manager, Slingshots Music

“Celia has a thoroughly professional attitude and demeanor. You get the benefit of a quick study, good voice and good looks all rolled into one. Her approach to every song exhibits a careful consideration of the material and the singer she is harmonizing with. Her stage presence is relaxed and she is a major plus to any working band or ensemble. Her voice is expressive and clear, her intonation perfect. I would highly recommend her for any project.”

Louis Atlas
Reggae Singer/Songwriter

“Celia’s professionalism and skill as a singer impressed me enormously. She performed onstage with me during one of the most important shows of my career and uplifted my band and myself with her grace and calm confidence. Her vocal range is excellent and her pitch never wavers. I always call on Celia when the heat is on!”

Alicia Dara
Singer/Songwriter
www.aliciadara.com

“Celia Chavez is a delight to work with. Not only does she have a very strong ear for harmony, a great sense of blending, and natural musicality, but she is also very reliable, punctual, disciplined and she makes a rehearsal environment fun, orderly, and easy to manage.”

Rod Clemmons
Producer/Music Director, Verdict Entertainment
www.verdictentertainment.com

“Please hire Celia Chavez to sing backup for you! I’ll tell you why! Celia has the ability to blend! She has a great ear for how to blend with a lead singer’s voice! She has a terrific ear for harmony as well and is a quick study. I often find that even though a singer may be great as a lead singer they cannot blend when they are asked to sing backups. Celia Chavez is excellent at both! Some singers may be able to blend off mic, but get them on mic and the blend goes out the window. What I appreciate about Celia is that she is sensitive to what is needed for each song and each singer she is working with. I have heard her do backups for many people and she gives just the right touch! She is an excellent musician and singer in her own right (ask her for her demo, it’s great). but is a team player when it comes to working backup vocals. She did backups for me at my last gig at Arlene’s Grocery and many people commented on how tight the harmonies were. That is so fun to hear! I can’t wait to work with Celia again.”

Leslie Clemmons
Singer/Songwriter
Verdict Records Artist

“I have had the pleasure of having Celia Chavez perform regularly at my music venue for several months, and I feel extremely lucky to have her in my regular line-up. She is, first off, a class act. She is vivacious, friendly, hard-working, ready to lug whatever it takes to set up her stage, then, moments later, she returns, from changing, in a dynamite outfit ready to be the kick-ass singer she is.

“Her voice and style are excellent. The voice handles jazz standards with passion, and never interferes with the joy of them being standards. In other words, she puts her own gentle twist on them, rather than mangling them as so many do, or singing them with no soul. Celia’s got it. And then she shifts into contemporary numbers, some in the Norah Jones vein, some of her own composition. Here, she is sexy, seductive, innocent, and brash—all at once. Makes for an excellent act, who brings back folks who have heard her before and draws in newcomers quickly.

“She works hard, plays fair, sings magnificently, and looks delicious. It’s a winning combination, indeed.”

John Platt
Owner, St. Clouds Food & Spirits
www.stclouds.com

 

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