Karan Chavis has performed in venues across the country. She is
accomplished as a jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and country
vocalist. She writes and performs her own material and covers works from
such artists as Anita Baker, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan,
Ella Fitzgerald, and Bonnie Raitt. Her sultry voice spans a number of
ranges making her energetic performances entertaining and memorable. Karan
has performed in shows billing such notable music greats as B.B. King,
Aaron Neville and the Neville Brothers, The Duke Ellington Orchestra,
Bo Diddley, Kirk Whalum, Larry Carlton, Ricky Trevino, Joe Diffy, The
Lynns, Storyville, Marcia Ball, Ian Moore, and Asleep at the Wheel.
She has performed at many
venues among which are the Lincoln Theater in Washington D.C., The George
Bush Presidential Library, the American Club in Tokyo, Japan, and Reliant
Stadium. The City of Austin, Texas declared "Karan Chavis Day"
in recognition of Karan's talent and hard work, and she has been voted
among the top ten "Best Female Vocalist" in the Austin Chronicle
Music Awards. Karan's songwriting experience includes work with professional
music publishing companies and optioning of material by professional recording
artist. In 2004 her song "Pain In My Glass" was featured on
a nationally broadcast television production.
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Clippings :
Austin
American Statesman
Karan Chavis…the stylish jazz/pop singer…is a steady attraction
on the Austin club scene… Her regular gig …one of the city’s
most popular ongoing engagements….her legion of fans, the number
of which seems to be growing by exponential leaps and bounds, has made
the act one of the city’s most entertaining. Chavis’ glamorous
onstage appearance disguises a down-to-earth approach to her life and
music.
Harlingen
Herald
The voice is more than bluesy-it’s lusty, it’s guttural, it’s
tender…Chavis whose lovely green eyes seem to glow in the dark while
she’s on stage, purred out some romantic tunes lovingly and with
a touch of blues.
Capital
City Arts
Karan is a gorgeous woman with great pipes! …If you get a chance
to see her, don’t pass it up, she is a rare treat.
Austin
American Statesman
Music World Picks Next Generation
…Karan Chavis is a soulful vocalist with a dynamic stage presence
who is just now coming into her own as a band leader.
Austin
Downtown Arts
Karan Chavis: based in Bryan, this lovely is known in the Austin area
for her scorching appearances….
The
Bryan Eagle
Karan Chavis is gradually carving her own niche in the music industry…is
a regular at the finest live music venues in Austin. Chavis finished in
the top 10 of the female vocalist category of the Austin Music Awards.
" The night we went, Karan Chavis was featured with D.A. McDowell on piano and Duilio on clarinet...I've
heard more than one person refer to Karan as "our jewel". Now I know why. Her singing is as good as it gets. Honest.
No exaggeration. We heard mostly jazz standards, all interpreted in a captivating style. My colleage Jim Butler tells me
that Karan often drives to her gigs on a motorcycle...Man some people live incredible lives"
The
Press
Karan Chavis…the woman with the golden voice…
Austin
Chronicle
Jazz at St. James...gifted, accomplished jazz musicians playing their
music for real…kicks off with a tribute to Billie Holiday featuring
Pamela Hart and Karan Chavis…
The
Best of the Brazos Valley 2002
Performing everything from Rock and Roll and Country, to Jazz and R&B
it’s no wonder versatile singer Karan Chavis is the Brazos Valley’s
favorite entertainer.
At
Ease
Karan Chavis possesses one of the finest voices around…her performance
spotlighted her hypnotic vocals…Chavis was spectacular…she
sang each song with an emotion that seemed to reach out to all…her
show is highly recommended to those who want to see one of the best singers
in town.
The
Battalion
…a majority of the crowd was attracted by Karan Chavis, back by
popular demand.
Austin
Chronicle Recommended List
…Karan Chavis a budding vocalist with Austin’s most popular
jazz band.
La
Societe’
…Karan Chavis a dazzling entertainer whose lyrical stylings encompass
the best of contemporary and traditional jazz as well as popular music.
Austin
Chronicle
Women In Jazz…a gathering of Austin’s Satin Dolls…with
Karan Chavis
T.V.
Facts
Karan Chavis is one local talent whose voice has thrilled thousands…
Brazos
Valley Symphony Orchestra
…annual Pops Concert showcased the… most popular singers,
including blues singer Ruthie Foster, jazz vocalist Karan Chavis…
The
Battalion
…Karan (Chavis) opened for (Kirk) Whalum…Chavis was the star
of the opening act. Her full rich voice filled the auditorium and set
the stage for the evening.
The Bryan Eagle
Chavis is well-known for her many performances in Bryan-College Station
as well as in nightclubs in Austin, Houston and other Texas venues.
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Record label: Girl Aloud Music
Releases: Portrait- A collection of jazz standards on cassette
Karan Chavis- A collection of original material on compact disc
other recordings:
All Good Things Jazz Album
Piano Plus; Greg Tivis
All A Buzz; The Killer Bees
Career Highlights:
*shared billing with B.B. King, Aaron
Neville and the Neville Brothers, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Bo Diddley, Kirk Whalum, Larry Carlton, Ricky Trevino, Joe Diffy, The
Lynns, Storyville, Marcia Ball, Ian Moore, and Asleep at the Wheel.
*Performances at the Lincoln
Theater, Washington D.C.
*Performances at the American
Club in Tokyo, Japan
*Invitation to perform at
the Aberystwyth International Music Festival in Wales
*City of Austin, Texas declaration
of "Karan Chavis Day" in recognition of Karan's talent and hard work
*Voted among the top ten "Best
Female Vocalist" in the Austin Chronicle Music Awards
*Songwriting experience includes
work with professional music publishing companies and optioning of material
by professional recording artist.
*Recurring appearances on
Austin Music Network Television and KUT "Live Set"
*Performances in:
Kyoto, Japan
The American Club, Tokyo, Japan
Lincoln Theater, Washington, DC
July 4th Celebration at the George Bush Presidential Library
Caravan of Dreams, Fort Worth, TX
Strictly Taboo, Dallas, TX
Del Frisco's, Dallas TX
Symphony Square, Austin, TX
The Hippodrome, San Antonio, TX
Antone's, Austin, TX
The Live Oak Theater / State Theater, Austin, TX
Sullivan's Ringside, Austin, TX
Top of the Marc, Austin, TX
Pearl's, Austin, TX
The Oasis, Austin, TX
And many other venues
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