"Subtle romanticism with a distinctive, swinging touch" are superlatives used to describe Gaea Schell and her musical acumen.  Known among her peers for swinging eighth notes, subtle phrasing and contemplative writing, San Francisco-based pianist, composer, flutist and vocalist Gaea Schell is originally from Alberta, Canada, now resides in the Bay Area.  Early childhood influences include music lessons with the late San Francisco based drummer Eddie Marshall, resulting in one of her first musical ventures.

After graduating with distinction from the jazz program at acclaimed McGill University in Montreal, a Canada Council for the Arts grant took Gaea to New York City where she studied with internationally known pianist/composer Richie Beirach. Other awards followed, including grants through Chamber Music America, South Arts Jazz Road, Intermusic SF, the Giacomo Puccini Opera Scholarship from Accademia Europea di Firenze, and the Composer's Fellowship Award at Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Steadfast groove coupled with expressive elegance are trademarks of Gaea Schell's music, which she tastefully employs to engage audiences wherever she performs.

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