Sultry and intrinsically satisfying: spot-on vocals glide through remarkable chord arrangements and sagacious lyrics.

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FOLK: Folk Blues, JAZZ: Jazz Vocals



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Over the years, Connor Desai has morphed her folk roots into jazz, indie, and even (tastefully produced) pop numbers. While her songs often oscillate between these genres, they do so effortlessly thanks to the common thread of her unmistakable vocals.

Connor has been singing since she can remember. She started piano lessons around age 8, but the guitar she received for her 16th birthday is responsible for her place in the music scene today. She credits Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, and James Taylor as her first real inspiration, and later, as she began experimenting with new sounds and musical disciplines; Feist, Norah Jones, and Laura Veirs came into sharp focus.

She started her public career in suburban Pennsylvania while still in high school, playing at open mics and various school-related gigs. After that came a short stint in Durham, NC â a year of college and more open mics. Then onto Seattle, where she finished school at UW, formed a band, and began gigging in earnest. She continues to play at bars and clubs in and around the Seattle area.

Connorâs band consists of longtime bassist, Alex Trzyna; drummer, Mike OâDoherty; and newest member, Frank Metting, on keys and lead guitar. Connor, Alex, and Mike recently recorded her first (self-titled) EP in November 2006. The album contains all original songs written by Connor and was produced by Matt Brown of Trespassers William. While only six tracks in length, it is representative of the style and scope of her music, and reflects both old and new influences while remaining utterly unique. Although she is proud of her debut effort (set to release in late February 2007) Connor is secretly counting down the days till she can get into a studio again, as she found recording to be one of the most rewarding experiences of her life thus far.