"Her voice gets under your skin. It is idiosyncratic, but it is trustworthy in its clarity and almost physical in its intimacy... her intuitive interpretations and riveting voice make you sit very still in your chair." -- Stereophile Magazine Jazz vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa makes her Birdland debut in celebration of her riveting Blue Note Records debut, Diavola, an album that unveils her range as a band leader, a songwriter, and a fearless song interpreter who treats each gesture with subtlety and reverence. Born in Escondido, California of Italian descent, Gabrielle Cavassa developed a unique approach to singing that would later characterize her artistry. After San Franciso Sate University Cavassa moved to New Orleans in 2017 where she continued her education in local clubs. In 2020, Cavassa independently released an eponymous debut record produced by collaborator Jamison Ross. In 2021, she was crowned a winner of the prestigious International Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. Cavassa’s featured appearance on a 2023 Joshua Redman album prompted DownBeat magazine to declare her “a star in the making.”