Camilla Vaitaitis

Camilla Vaitaitis is a versatile pianist, vocalist, guitarist, arranger, and composer based in Denver, CO. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Jazz Piano and Composition from the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music.

Camilla plays regularly in several different groups, including her indie rock bands Barbara and Specific Ocean, and her original jazz project, the Camilla Vaitaitis Quartet. She dedicates time not only to performing with various groups throughout Denver, but also to composing and arranging pieces for a variety of groups, including big bands, small ensembles, rock bands, and more.​ She is a published composer with Brava Jazz Publishing. In addition to actively performing, Camilla teaches private lessons in piano, guitar, songwriting, and composition and often directs ensembles and teaches courses with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.

Camilla has been busy in the studio recording a variety of different projects. Barbara's debut album Escape Artist came out in Sep. 2022. Their latest single “For Good Measure” was co-produced by Jim Eno of Spoon & Bri Harris, and came out on May 17, 2024. Barbara’s sophomore album will be released in April 2025. Specific Ocean’s full-length album i’m not a perfect person, but i’m trying to make you proud will be released on Feb. 21, 2025.