Lungau Big Band feat. Chanda Rule

'Sapphire Dreams'
Lungau Big Band feat. CHANDA RULE (vocals)
Rich in facets and with great music, the Lungau Big Band is entering its forty-second year! It is extremely rare for a jazz orchestra to exist for such a long time, continuously presenting interesting programs, showcasing renowned soloists from around the world, and inviting composers to write new music. Thus, the Lungau Big Band has developed into one of the most active and remarkable jazz ensembles in the country, delighting not only the audience with its varying thematic directions but also keeping itself engaged with a wide range of musical challenges in an infectious playing mood! The list of past guests and all the wonderful memories associated with them is long. A few notable names include: Hubert von Goisern, Nils Landgren, Josh 'Socalled' Dolgin, Randy Brecker, Gunhild Carling, Bobby Shew, Angela Tröndle, James Morrison, Jiggs Whigham, Tony Momrelle, Bob Mintzer, Michael Abene… look at that: www.lungaubigband.com

CHANDA RULE
With her roots in gospel and a voice influenced by jazz, Chanda Rule has been telling stories through music since her childhood. Her career began in musical theater, where she performed in a variety of productions, such as with the Hudson Shakespeare Company in New Jersey, on regional tours, and in Hair, The Musical in Amsterdam and Milan. Her voice possesses a flexibility and range that has enriched a multitude of musical projects: from Sapphire Dreams, recorded with Kirk Lightsey, Feeling Good: A Tribute to Nina Simone with Donny McCaslin, and gospel festivals and workshops with the Golden Gospel Singers, to performances as a singer on ARTE Concert, Ö1 Jazz Night, and Dancing Stars on ORF.

Chanda Rule has also performed as the opening act for India Arie, Kamasi Washington, Amel Larrieux, Angela Bofill, Regina Belle & The Whispers. She is a published author and host of the podcast The Courageous Voice. Chanda Rule is a storyteller who uses narratives and music to build communities and foster collective healing. Since October 2024, she has held a professorship in singing at the Institute for Popular Music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. She first performed with the Lungau Big Band in October 2023 at the 40th anniversary concert at the Great Salzburg Festival Hall. For the current program, Chanda and the Lungau Big Band present both original compositions and classical pieces from the Great American Songbook, newly arranged.
www.chandarule.com