Avi Kaplan

About Avi Kaplan

As a vocalist, she was a former member of the a capella group Pentatonix. With a version of "Eye of the Tiger", the ensemble won the third season of NBC's The Sing-Off in 2011. He announced his retirement from the band in May 2017, and his debut solo album, Avriel & the Sequoias, was released later that year.

Avriel Benjamin Kaplan is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for his basso profondo range and for his tenure as the vocal bass of the a cappella group Pentatonix from 2011 to 2017. As a part of the group, he released five studio albums, won three Grammy Awards, and sold over six million albums. In June 2017, Kaplan released his solo debut EP Sage and Stone under the name Avriel & the Sequoias. The EP served as his departure from the pop-based sounds of Pentatonix to folk-oriented styles. After retiring the stage name and signing with Fantasy Records, Kaplan released his second EP I'll Get By in February 2020. His debut studio album Floating on a Dream is expected to be released in May 2022.

Bandcamp artist ID	avikaplan
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Years active	2009–present
Official Website	http://avrielandthesequoias.com/
Born	Avriel Benjamin Kaplan, April 17, 1989, Visalia, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Mt. San Antonio College
Other names	Avriel & the Sequoias

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Avi Kaplan before fame

At Mt. San Antonio College, he was a member of the all-male a capella group Fermata Nowhere.

Achievement of Avi Kaplan

He won the ICCA Award for "Best Rhythm Section" for his work with Fermata Nowhere.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$8 Million

Avi Kaplan family life

His two siblings are Joshua and Esther. Esther was appointed as the tour manager of Pentatonix.

Associations of Avi Kaplan

While participating on The Sing-Off, his trio sang Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On".

Avi Kaplan Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about Avi Kaplan

• When he was a kid he was teased for his nationality.
• What has served Avi as a source of inspiration?
Avi has always admired the majestic look of sequoias. These great and ancient trees have always been the source of wisdom for him. Being a child and later a teen, Avi Kaplan went to the park where sequoias grew and thought of music, found peace and inspiration.
• What trends in music does Avi prefer?
The range of his interests in music is rather wide. Avi Kaplan likes to sing jazz parts; he has been fond of country music since his childhood.
• One of his favourite performers is Josu00e9 Gonzu00e1lez.
• Has Avi won any awards when he was in the cast of the group u2018Pentatonixu2019?
Being in the cast of the band he received three Grammy awards. The judges praised his ability to make talented arrangements for the songs.
• Why did Avriel decide to part with the group?
Avi Kaplan said that he had always dreamt of a solo career and he felt that it was high time to start it. Avi Kaplan also claims that he is extremely grateful for the group for his development as an artist and for their friendship.