The Swank Soul Duo will take you to the highest heights at this fabulous festival.
"Part mermaid, part chanteuse, part R&B and jazz singer (Artswatch)" Shelly Rudolph is a Portland-based vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose genre-defying work blends jazz, soul, and poetic lyricism into something entirely her own.
With a voice described as “equal parts sugar and whiskey” (All About Jazz), she moves fluidly between jazz, blues, and her original music—songs that are sensual, soulful, and deeply human.
Her work spans albums, live performance, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with music that invites connection, presence, and feeling.
ORFEA RISING:
A Jazz Myth Suite
A world premiere of music, poetry & aerial dance.
September 5, 2026 • Montavilla Jazz Festival
What if Orpheus is a woman—and what if she doesn't look back?
A poetic reimagining of ancient myth through chamber jazz, soul, and ethereal dance.
The story begins here….
UPCOMING SHOWS
Local jazz legend Shelly Rudolph returns to CCLO with her band for a night of classic tunes!
A soulful vocalist that prefers not to be contained” (Midwest Records) Shelly Rudolph has long been a favored voice around her hometown of Portland, Oregon, and musical travels have taken her to New York, Los Angeles, the West Indies, Japan, Korea, Indonesia and beyond. She has been dubbed a “robust and captivating vocalist” by Jazz Times and the LA Weekly praised her ability to use her “honey-glazed throat to send chills up and down your spine.”
Shelly Rudolph, long a beloved voice and singer-songwriter force out of Portland, Oregon, has teamed up with legendary soul-jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter to give funky lifeblood to the timelessly true sentiment: “I Love LOVE” Rudolph’s latest single, dropping June 1st, 2024.
Its infectious musical recipe also features Rudolph's savory vocal layers and the energizing sounds of trumpeter Cyrus Naibipoor and drummer Reinhardt Wolfgang Melz. Rudolph's new single packs a uniquely soulful punch and builds upon her growing discography of original music worth hearing and dancing to.
Infusing her jazz, blues and her own “powerfully romantic” material with intoxicating intimacy and unabashed revelation, vocalist & songwriter her upcoming album "Wild Darling" promises a sultry tumble rise-up of sassy struts, soul-filled mysteries and hip-sway ballads that beckon with charm deluxe.
Music has taken Shelly all over the world with ensembles that range from intimate duets to Jazz Orchestras and most everything in between. She is among the busiest vocalists in Portland, Oregon performing with her own projects, including collaborations with aerial dance companies and jazz icons of the region.
A soulful vocalist that prefers not to be contained” (Midwest Records) Shelly Rudolph has long been a favored voice around her hometown of Portland, Oregon, and musical travels have taken her to New York, Los Angeles, the West Indies, Japan, Korea, Indonesia and beyond. She has been dubbed a “robust and captivating vocalist” by Jazz Times and the LA Weekly praised her ability to use her “honey-glazed throat to send chills up and down your spine.”
Shelly Rudolph, long a beloved voice and singer-songwriter force out of Portland, Oregon, has teamed up with legendary soul-jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter to give funky lifeblood to the timelessly true sentiment: “I Love LOVE” Rudolph’s latest single, dropping June 1st, 2024.
Its infectious musical recipe also features Rudolph's savory vocal layers and the energizing sounds of trumpeter Cyrus Naibipoor and drummer Reinhardt Wolfgang Melz. Rudolph's new single packs a uniquely soulful punch and builds upon her growing discography of original music worth hearing and dancing to.
Infusing her jazz, blues and her own “powerfully romantic” material with intoxicating intimacy and unabashed revelation, vocalist & songwriter her upcoming album "Wild Darling" promises a sultry tumble rise-up of sassy struts, soul-filled mysteries and hip-sway ballads that beckon with charm deluxe.
Music has taken Shelly all over the world with ensembles that range from intimate duets to Jazz Orchestras and most everything in between. She is among the busiest vocalists in Portland, Oregon performing with her own projects, including collaborations with aerial dance companies and jazz icons of the region.
Catch The Tom and Shelly Show at this beloved venue!
And feel the love.
And feel the love.
MUSIC THAT MOVES BETWEEN WORLDS
Shelly Rudolph’s albums are intimate soundtracks: sultry tumble rise-ups of longing, light, and a wild heart.
Her acclaimed album The Way We Love features GRAMMY-winning “maverick” cellist David Darling, while I Love LOVE — her sumptuous dance-soul anthem with Charlie Hunter — has lit up playlists and airwaves across 17 countries.
Press play to explore the music, story, mystery & soul.
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Close Enough 4:350:00/4:35
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Butterfly Walk 2:460:00/2:46
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Hidden Moonlight 1:470:00/1:47
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It's Snowing 2:410:00/2:41
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Stand By Me 3:460:00/3:46
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Water in My Hand 4:430:00/4:43
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The Way We Love 2:280:00/2:28
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The Mystery 3:460:00/3:46
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Myth & Shade 2:010:00/2:01
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Memory In Blue 3:120:00/3:12
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In This World 5:130:00/5:13
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Couldalovedyabetta 4:520:00/4:52
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Faith 3:340:00/3:34
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The Slow Life 2:360:00/2:36
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Close Enough 4:350:00/4:35
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Stand By Me 3:460:00/3:46
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Butterfly Walk 2:440:00/2:44
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The Way We Love 2:290:00/2:29
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The Mystery 3:420:00/3:42