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"Crescendo vies for Grammy Award"

Throughout the entire 15-track CD, each member's voice is showcased with solos interspersed between glowing harmonies. Each singer in the ensemble could be a stellar solo act. But alto Charmaine Clamor's rendition of "I'm in the Mood for Love" proves her an exceptional interpreter of romantic standards. Ms. Clamor's rich and sensuous voice gives each lyric's message new meaning. - Balita.com (Oct 23-29, 2004)


"Charmaine Clamor headlines Catalina Bar & Grill on March 15 and April 26"

Charmaine, whose past performances have resulted in standing ovation and whose voice has been called "mesmerizing" and "sublime," will be singing jazz and blues from her upcoming debut album. - California Examiner (February 23 - March 1, 2005)


"...First Annual Filipino Jazzfest"

A regularly featured artist at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood, critics call her "mesmerizing", "powerful", "sublime", and
captivating". - Tribune-USA (May 7-13,2005)


"New Tuesday Night Series at Catalina Bar & Grill"

NEXT Tuesday's guest performer Charmaine Clamor - a lovely young newcomer who gave us a sneak peek of what she can do in a powerful and playful duet with Konik. - Urban Network (Mar 9,2005)


"CRESCENDO: CRESCENDO Jazz Artists"

Charmaine handles the solo on "I'm in the Mood for Love." She literally "breathes love" into this age-old standard you "feel" the lyrics on this ballad. Charmaine makes you want to be in love if you are not already! - Jazz News (Dec 10, 2005)


"CD Review"

CD Review
JAZZ NEWS (11/26/2005) by Ron Sagye La Rue

Jazz singers beware- There's a new jazz singer on the scene. And she's ready! What I really like about Charmaine is that she can be whisper-soft, grippingly forceful, early, romantic and soulful. Charmaine's vocalism is amazing. This album should be nominated for a Grammy...and win! (To read the whole artice: http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/articles/2005/11/0068.html) - Jazz News (Dec 10, 2005)


"CD Review"

All About Jazz ( January 2006, Vol. 3 No.12) by George Harris
Blessed with a "bedroom eyes" voice, Charmaine Clamor has put out a lovely and eclectic collection of musical pieces. With the support of the likes of Dave Tull (drums) and Kim Richmond (alto), she lends her warm voice and gentle vibrato lusciously on the likes of "My Romance" and a particularly reflective "Come Sunday." Clamor is able to come one strong and gutsy as she holds her anguished notes on "Please Send Me Someone to Love." With simply the support of Andy Howe on piano and a tender reading of "The Nearness of You," Clamor proves she is able to handle the standards with aplomb. The jewels of Clamor's Searching for the Soul, however, are the originals - particularly "You and I" and "Remember," both written by guitarist Zaxariades. Clamor is crisp and optimistic on the former, which is light and cheerful. On the latter, a lovely tune in the mode of Gilberto/Jobim, she is sweet and seductive, with the gentle guitar and flute providing a perfect backdrop. Charmaine Clamor could shake the world with originals like these. - All About Jazz (January 2006, Vol. 3 No. 12) by George Harris


"Charmaine Clamor CD Release Party at Catalina Bar & Grill"

Charmaine Clamor CD Release Party At Catalina Bar & Grill
L.A. Jazz Scene (January 2006) by Bob Camden
[Charmaine], has a unique voice... sung in a very dynamic style with a lot of soul. She poured her heart out. A full house of Clamor's fans came out and loved her performance. They wanted to hear more so she did an encore. The audience loved her performance and got in a long line to have their CDs autographed. I wish her a lot of success with her new CD. - L.A. Jazz Scene (Jan 2006) by Bob Camden


Discography

2003 CRESCENDO (Devon Records)
2005 Searching For The Soul (Freeham Records)

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Bio

Charmaine Clamor is the first Filipina jazz singer to find success on mainstream American radio. Her album, "Searching for the Soul," has been heard on more than 100 stations around America, and peaked at #1 on the CMJ jazz charts in several markets. Critics and disc jockeys have compared Charmaine's sultry alto voice to legendary vocalists like Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, and Cassandra Wilson, all the while recognizing her individual style and sound.

A longtime member of the renowned vocal harmony ensemble CRESCENDO, Charmaine is also the first Pinay to headline the world-famous Catalina Bar & Grill jazz club, in Hollywood, which presented Charmaine at their sold-out 2005 Filipino-American Jazz festival. In 2006, she headlined the Manila International Jazz Festival in her birth country, the Philippines.

Originally from the provincial town of Subic-Zambales, Charmaine Clamor began her singing career at age 3, entertaining passengers (whether they liked it or not!) in the back of buses traveling to Manila. As she grew, she began providing piano accompaniment while her mother sang kundiman (Filipino torch songs) and English language classics. From these early memories comes her love of the Great American Songbook.

One of the founding members of JazzPhil-USA, a non-profit organization which promotes Filipino-American jazz artists in the United States, Charmaine is an American citizen and proud Pinay who is honored to perform at concerts that celebrate the Filipino culture.