Chiara Civello

The Profile

Chiara Civello is an Italian singer-songwriter and vocalist whose work blends jazz, pop, and Brazilian influences. She debuted on Verve with Last Quarter Moon and has been associated with collaborators such as Burt Bacharach, James Taylor, and Tony Bennett.

Debut album Last Quarter Moon released on Verve and produced with guidance from Russ Titelman; Burt Bacharach contributed the song Trouble; selected by James Taylor as a backing vocalist; recorded Estate with Tony Bennett; performs in Italian and English.

One review covers Chiara Civello’s debut, Last Quarter Moon, released on Verve. The reviewer praises her credentials and collaborations (Burt Bacharach, James Taylor, Tony Bennett) but criticizes the album’s pop leaning versus classic jazz spirit. Brazilian and jazzy touches are noted alongside Bacharach-style songwriting. Overall verdict: enjoyable, not exceptional.