Helen Savari Renold was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Together with her sister Irene, she founded the duo Cenderawasih that was signed to EMI in 1984. Their three albums received high acclaim among the Malaysian public spiking sales up to gold records for EMI Malaysia. The Cenderawasih became one of Malaysia’s most popular Pop Duos of the 80’s under the management of their mother, A.I. Nalini Matilda.

At a very early age Helen began music lessons covering classical piano, popular guitar and vocal training in the Bel Canto tradition. She enjoyed steady employment in clubs, lounges and concert halls performing as Cenderawasih and got immediate attention by the local media, which consequently led to nationwide fame and the attention of TV and radio stations in the country.
In 1986 she left for America with her sister to further their education in music in the area of production, arranging and composition at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Awarded a full bright scholarship at the college she graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor in Jazz Composition. As a performer she continued with the duet stints in the club circuits of Boston’s suburbs and on festival stages in the greater Massachusetts area gaining once again a following of loyal fans.

When Helen married Fritz Renold (Swiss saxophonist) whom she had met in Boston at Berklee College of Music, she moved to Switzerland in 1990 leaving behind the illustrious career with the duet Cenderawasih.

Upon their arrival in Switzerland she founded together with Fritz Renold the company Shanti Music Productions Renold & Co. It is here that they developed the unique concept of Bandstand Learning with Role Models™ with the Swiss Youth Ensembles. The project expanded over the years to what is now called ‘Jazzaar Festival‘. In the meantime the family Renold grew with the birth of Lydia in 1992, Benjamin in 1993 and Sharon in 1996. Their talented children are now each musicians in their own rights.

Helen has also appeared on stage with many illustrious jazz musicians such as Herb Pomeroy, Adam Nussbaum, Christian Jacob, Mike Richmond, Tommy Campbell, Bobby Watson, Jeff Brillinger, Franco Ambrosetti, Jerry Bergonzi, Buster Williams, Carl Allan, Adi Yeshaya, Shelley Carroll, Chris Albert, Randy Brecker, Steven Bernstein, Willie Murillo, Donny McCaslin, Tommy Smith, Bernd Konrad, Dave Taylor, Miroslav Vitous, Jamshied Sharifi, Vincent Gardner, John LaPorta and many more. Helen co-produced many of the events with the Jazzaar Association, which she also presided over between 2008 and 2014. She had co-written the many compositions performed at Jazzaar Festival and co-produced Jazzaar events in Thailand (2000) and Malaysia (2010). In 2003 she wrote the narration to a Jazz Suite entitled Euphrates & Tigris Suite. In 2005 she recorded her first album with Fritz Renold entitled the “CUBE”, for which she also composed the libretto to Fritz’ compositions for an all-star line up. The album received pre-nominations in 7 categories for the Grammy.

Helen has also an Exec. Masters in curriculum design from the PHW in Switzerland and a certification in adult education from Frey Academy in Zurich. Having innovated some highly effective vocal techniques for multi-stylistic performances she teaches voice in a private setting for students at all levels. Moreover, together with Fritz and their team they are in the process of developing their online education system.

Helen’s other deep interests include art, theology, alternative medicines and permaculture gardening. As a result of their passions for gardening the family leads an almost self-sufficient lifestyle, living off the produces from their organic garden!

1984: Cenderawasih – Volume 1 – EMI-Malaysia
1985: Cenderawasih – Volume 2 – EMI-Malaysia
1986: Cenderawasih – Vol. 3 – EMI Malaysia
2007: Renolds Jazz Orchestra – Cube – Shanti Records

Compositions by Helen Savari Renold

The Unseen Hand – 2013

Main Works 1986-2010

Grooves & Moves – 2008

Produced for SF-TV and jazzaar concerts by Shanti Music Publishing, Gospel Oratorio for Choir, Solo Voices, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Sax, 3 Trumpets, Guitar, El.Bass, Piano, 2 Keyboards, Hammond B3 and Drums and Percussion. Premiered April 19, 2008.

Cause and Effect – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 447; 2008

A Freedom Anthem – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 452; 2008

Look What You Have Done – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 453; 2008

Campesinos – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 454; 2008

Infinite Power – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 456; 2008

Somethin’ Just Ain’t Right – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 457; 2008

Sign Of Jonah – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 466; 2008

Fellowship Of The Light – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 430; 2008

The New Song – 2007

Produced for SF-TV and jazzaar concerts by Shanti Music Publishing, Gospel Oratorio for Choir (50), Solo Voices, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Sax, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Guitar, El.Bass, Piano, 2 Keyboards, Hammond B3 and Drums and Percussion. Premiered April 20, 2007, Broadcasted December 2007 by SFTV and 3 SAT.

Scroll Blues – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 415; 2007

You Are Worthy – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 416; 2007

Soul By Soul – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 417; 2007

The Remnant – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 418; 2007

They Sing A New Song – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 428; 2007

To Overcome – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 429; 2007

The Righteous Acts Of God – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 430; 2007

Burnout – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 431; 2007

Marriage Feast Of The Lamb – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 432; 2007

Word Of God – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 433; 2007

Great Supper Of God – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 434; 2007

The Eternal Gospel – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 414; 2007

The Cube – Suite – CD Production Fall 2007

Grave Intrigues – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 322; 2004

Field Of Blood – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 324; 2004

Let This Blood Be On Us – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 325; 2004

The Rooster Crows – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 326; 2004

Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 327; 2004

The Resurrection – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 328; 2004

The Great Commission – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 329; 2004

The Ascension – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 330; 2004

Euphrates & Tigris Suite

Commissioned by 200 Years Kanton Aargau – Aarau, Concerto for Jazz Orchestra and Narrator. Premiered April 26, 2003 at KuK Aarau. 2 Alto Sax, 2 Tenorsax, Baritonsax, 4 Trumpets, 2 Trobones, 1 French Horn, Bass, Piano, Santour, Drums, Percussion, Darbuka, Narrator, Piano. (Total Length 3 hours and 35 Minutes)

Narration by Helen Savari Renold

A tree In Mesopotamia – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 286; 2002

Union With gods – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 287; 2002

Nimrod’s Legacy – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 288; 2002

Seven Dreadful Mountains – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 289; 2002

The Ransom – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 290; 2002

Dispersion – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 291; 2002

Elect Elucidate – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 292; 2002

Baghdad Blues – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 293; 2002

The Hedge Of Ignorance – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 294; 2002

The Little Horn – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 295; 2002

The Fall Of Babylon – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 296; 2002

The End Of The Blues – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 302; 2002

Proverbs Oratorio

Produced for SF-TV and jazzaar concerts 2002 by Shanti Music Publishing, Gospel Oratorio for Choir, Solo Voices, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Guitar, El.Bass, Piano, Hammond B3, Drums and Percussion. Premiered April 24, 2002.

L’Ouverture 2002 – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 218; 2002

The Joy Of A Humble Toil – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics by Helen Savari Renold, Opus 215; 2002

No Cares If You Care – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics by Helen Savari Renold, Opus 216; 2002

The Fountain Of Love – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics by Helen Savari Renold, Opus 217; 2002

Listen To The Lord – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics by Helen Savari Renold, Opus 219; 2002

Tread So Humbly – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Lyrics by Helen Savari Renold, Opus 189; 2002

Ecclesiastes Oratorium

Commissioned by Koch Berner Stiftung,, Gospel Oratorio for Choir (50), Solo Voices, 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Sax, 5 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Guitar, El.Bass, Piano, Hammond B3, Drums. Premiered April 25, 2001, Broadcasted October 2001 by SFTV

Ouverture – Music by Fritz Renold, Opus 174; 2000

Meaningless A – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 175; 2000

The Pleasure Quest – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 176; 2000

Can’t Swing Time – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 177; 2000

A Time For Everything – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 178; 2000

Empty Words – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 179; 2000

Our Only Certainty Is Now – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 180; 2000

Wisdom – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 181; 2000

Meaningless B – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics Helen Savari, Opus 182; 2000

The 6 Cycles Suite – Co Producer

Commissioned by Zuellig Ltd, Bangkok, Concerto for Jazz Quintet and Symponieorchestra. Premiered October 12, 1999 at Thailand Cultural Centre, Bangkok.

Birth of Unity and Strenth – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Opus 188; 1998

Ascent – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Opus 188; 1998

Wholistic Reign – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Opus 188; 1998

The Tenfold Practice of Kingship – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Opus 188; 1998

The Strength of the Land – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Opus 188; 1998

The Incomparable Power of Love – Music by Fritz Renold & Christian Jacob, Opus 188; 1998

Fritz Renold 4tet plus 2 – EPM Records Paris

My Love – Music by Fritz Renold & Helen Savari, Opus 3; 1986

Jazz Orchestra Compositions 1993-2007

Jazz Orchestra for 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone Sax, 4 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums

If I Must Sing Music by Helen Savari Renold

If I Had Not Love – Music by Fritz Renold, Lyrics by Helen Savari Renold, Opus 185; 2000

Production for TV

– TV Production – Some Skunk Funk 2013
Pepe Lienhard & SYJO

– TV Production – Quincy’s Joint 2012
Gill Goldstein & SYJO

– TV Production – Art Blakey with Strings 2011
Kevin Field & SYPO

– TV Production – The Great American Songbook 2010
Kevin Field & SYPSO

– TV Production – Concerto Double Nouvel 2009
Kevin Field & SYCO

– TV Production – Grooves & Moves 2008
Fritz Renold & AYGO

– TV Production – Cole Porter 2008
Tierney Sutton Band & AYJO

– TV Production – Hommage à Miles Davis 2007
Randy Brecker & AYJO

– TV Production – The New Song 2007
Adi Yeshaya and the AYGO

– TV Production – Renolds Jazz Orchestra 2003
Fritz Renold

– TV Production – Proverbs 2002
Fritz Renold & AYGO

– TV Production – Benny Golson Big Band 2001
Benny Golson

– TV Production – Ecclesiastes 2001
Ecclesiastes

– TV Production – Aargauer Jugendjazz Orchestra 2001
AJJOv

CD-CO-PRODUCER

-CD Production – Bostonian Friends und Royal Thai Symphony Orchestra The Six Cycles
(Fritz Renold, Ron Stout, Christian Jacob, Gildas Boclé, Danny Gottlieb)

http://www.shanti-music.com/ModuleFiles/Mod_download/3/FilePath/CV%20Helen%20Renold.pdf.