Musical Style: Jazz
Camilla Vaitaitis is a pianist, vocalist, guitarist, arranger and composer based in Denver, CO. She graduated from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies & Commercial Music and a Master's degree in Jazz Composition in 2020.
She plays regularly in several different groups, including her indie rock bands Barbara and Specific Ocean, Passiflora, and her original jazz project, the Camilla Vaitaitis Quartet. Camilla dedicates time not only to performing and accompanying throughout Denver, but also to composing and arranging pieces for a variety of groups, including big bands, small ensembles, rock bands, and more. She is a published composer with Brava Jazz Publishing. In addition to actively performing, Camilla maintains a busy schedule teaching piano, guitar, songwriting, and composition.
Camilla has been busy recording a variety of different projects in the last year. Barbara's debut album Escape Artist came out in Sep. 2022. Their latest single “For Good Measure” was co-produced by Jim Eno of Spoon & Bri Harris, and came out on May 17, 2024. Barbara’s sophomore album will be released in early 2025. Specific Ocean is in the process of recording their debut full-length album, anticipated to be released in 2024.