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A n n a b e l l a  G e l m e t t i

annabella gelmetti is an instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in nashville, tennessee. she began studying guitar at age five under instructors such as tim uecker and mellad abeid, as well as alto saxophone under cameron la plante. her music blends folk, alternative, and jazz influences, with her guitar work inspired by artists like joão gilberto. annabella regularly performs her original compositions at local venues, including the bluebird cafe, commodore grille, and aloft west end, and has led successful jazz combos such as the act.

in addition to her live performances, annabella works as a sheet music engraver for graphite publishing. she considers herself an artist and enjoys cross-disciplinary collaboration. she has composed over 50 pieces for dance, including her vaudeville-inspired ballet, "curiouser & curiouser" (2024). her most recent project, a 17-minute street opera titled “sonder,” premiered on august 28, 2024, as part of a community initiative in front of the schermerhorn symphony center in downtown nashville.

“each song offers another great peek into annabella's mind of attics full of cobwebs and dolls whose eyes follow you when you walk past.” -paul ivy, award-winning songwriter