Den Entertainment proudly presents Dheepa Chari as a part of our Den Dinner Series - a dining experience featuring singers and songwriters of varying genres at The Gallery at Casa Mezcal.
Tickets - $10 // Dining Requirement
Doors at 8pm // Showtime at 8:30pm
Dheepa Chari - vocals
Lars Potteiger - piano
Dan Asher - bass
Questions and dinner reservations may be directed to Solie at rsvp@denentertainment.com.
More on Dheepa:
www.dheepachari.com
“I've found music to be way of expressing myself...
Den Entertainment proudly presents Dheepa Chari as a part of our Den Dinner Series - a dining experience featuring singers and songwriters of varying genres at The Gallery at Casa Mezcal.
Tickets - $10 // Dining Requirement
Doors at 8pm // Showtime at 8:30pm
Dheepa Chari - vocals
Lars Potteiger - piano
Dan Asher - bass
Questions and dinner reservations may be directed to Solie at rsvp@denentertainment.com.
More on Dheepa:
www.dheepachari.com
“I've found music to be way of expressing myself more holistically than with words alone, as certain sounds have the ability to tap into our emotions. It is a way of communicating and connecting with others on a deeper level.”
While this might seem to be an odd perspective for someone whose artistry includes the interpretation of lyrics, it clearly captures the essence of the remarkable vocalist Dheepa Chari. In the spirit of the unparalleled Betty Carter, Dheepa is a band leader, focused upon creating a vivid synergy to weave a rich tapestry of inspired creative interplay that takes the listener on a fascinating journey with each song. Her special palette of colors is drawn from her personal influences, combining the dulcet sultriness of Sarah Vaughan, the emotional depth and sinuous lyricism of Billie Holiday and the impeccable phrasing and effortless control of Ella Fitzgerald. In fact, it was at 18 years old, upon hearing Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Duke Ellington Songbook, that Dheepa had the epiphany that led her permanently into the world of jazz expression.
Prior to that, music had always occupied a highly significant place in Dheepa’s life, growing from the roots of her grandmother’s professional Hindustani singing in India. Moving from her birthplace of Vancouver to Dallas, TX at the age of six, Dheepa began her serious studies of both Indian and Western Classical music at the age of twelve. Throughout high school, she participated in choral ensembles and regional vocal competitions and then studied Vocal Performance at Southern Methodist University.
Dheepa moved to New York City in 2001 to study at the Columbia University School of Public Health where she also served as a cappella choral director for one of its vocal ensembles. From 2002 to 2004, she was a member of Juilliard’s community chorus, performing at prestigious venues throughout the area, including Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. During these years she renewed her studies in Indian Classical music from a new angle of perception stemming from her evolving interest in jazz and the deeply spiritual substance that is so powerfully ingrained in both forms.
She released her 2nd CD, the full-length album Some New Fashion in late 2011 (produced by Kohler)to equally impressive reviews. With this album, Dheepa began her signature approach of embracing an eclectic repertoire of Songbook classics, works by jazz heavyweight composers and unexpected rock songs all re-imagined in uniquely original conceptions that make every piece entirely her own.
In 2012, Dheepa returned to New York City where she currently resides, put together a new ensemble and began to work in and around NYC. Her vision is straightforward and clear in focus: “I want to do what’s best for the song to best articulate its message.” To accomplish this in its most personally expressive manner, Dheepa has formed a collaborative artistic partnership with the extraordinary pianist and arranger Lars Potteiger. Her latest CD Patchwork (released in June of 2015 and produced by Aaron Nevezie) reflects this brilliant collaboration fully and has been already receiving outstanding reviews, revealing the continued maturity and development of a singer who is becoming recognized as one of Jazz’ most special talents.
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