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Whirled Music featuring Phyllis Chapell and Ken Ulansey

Whirled Music, the world music/jazz duo of Phyllis Chapell and Ken Ulansey, make their debut at The Living Room at 35 East. They'll be joined by special guests Bill Hyatt and Heath Allen.

Phyllis Chapell and Ken Ulansey have been blending their instruments and voices together for over 20 years, recording in each other's many projects, mixing influences, and broadening each other's musical outlooks. As a duo, they draw from traditions as diverse as the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Brazil, Ireland, India and, of course, the American songbook. Their travels through most of these cultures lend an authenticity to their music that's wonderful and rare!

Chapell plays guitar and sings songs from around the world. Her repertoire features songs in 13 languages from Brazil, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. Her 3-octave vocals are supported and complemented by her acoustic guitar, capturing the essence of musical styles from percussive Brazilian sambas and explosive flamenco to elegant folk, jazz, contemporary, and original ballads. She has been named one of the top 500 jazz vocalists of all time by Scott Yanow (Downbeat, Jazz Times, AllMusic Guide) in his new book, "The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide." The Inquirer raved, "Chapell is an elegant singer who will steal your heart away. She eludes all labels!"

Ken Ulansey, Pennsylvania Council for the Arts winner, plays alto and soprano sax and pennywhistle. He is a musical chameleon, having played contemporary classical music with Relache, jazz with his own award-winning band, Latin with Synthesis and Minas, and folk music with most of the area's and even the nation's leading songwriters. Besides leading his own wedding band (Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly!) that specializes in Swing, Motown, Klezmer, Latin, Pop, Zydeco and Oldies, Ulansey has toured extensively in Europe, Asia and the United States, played on nearly 200 recordings, and worked in collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, poets and storytellers.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/whirledmusicphilly.