CHA
CHA is an iconoclastic trio of classically trained artists who’ve crossed into the world of free improvisation. Meet Carol J Levin (harp), Heather Bentley (viola), and Amelia Love Clearheart (voice). All are active participants in Seattle’s dynamic creative music scene, and have joined forces to make a bold and unique statement.
Adding a world of influences to classical and jazz roots, CHA uses electronic effects to build a layered and varied spectrum of sound. But their most distinctive trait is that the group works entirely in the moment, with no scripting or pre-ordained structure. Percussive patterns, soaring strings, spontaneous poetry and haunting drones – the sounds of the earth – emerge as a unified voice through compositions that, even while defying labels, are remarkably accessible.
CHA’s first studio album, Remembering Backward, was released in 2020. These tracks emerged in a single, freely improvised recording session, a sample of the trio’s diversity and range.
Hear Remembering Backward on Bandcamp.
“The texture of the sound is terrific and the mastering is superb. It’s a wonderfully intimate and immersive experience.”
“Improvisation at its best. Remembering Backward shares a deep exploration of feminine intuition and brilliance! Carol’s harp lines weave and loop to create a beautiful network for Heather’s exquisite sonic forages and Amelia’s sung poetry. ”
