PRESSLEY MURILLO MUSIC

Artist Bio. 

Pressley Murillo is a talented Mexican-American vocalist and band leader based in Vancouver, who has recently graduated from the Capilano University Jazz Studies program. With a profound appreciation for the tradition of Black American Classical music, she draws inspiration from legendary jazz artists like Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter, as well as Latinx icons such as Celia Cruz and Chavela Vargas, reflecting her Southern California upbringing. You can catch her performances at various jazz venues around Vancouver, including The Fairmont Hotel, Water St. Cafe, and Is That French?, where she plays beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook alongside cherished Latinx songs from her childhood.