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Release Date: 31 May 2024
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101435821
Genres: Jazz Vocal Jazz
Description
On 'Open Wide', Danish / Swedish jazz-vocalist and songwriter Kira Martini serves us a handful of her own compositions in a borderland between genres - a fusion of Nordic folk and jazz with notes of the warm seventies songwriter sound and mentality, inspired by the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake. 'Open Wide' is about facing life with an open mindset. Personally. Musically. It's a soul-stirring fusion of genres, where Martini transcends boundaries and captivates listeners with her personal melodies and heartfelt stories.
Martini and her band takes us on an odyssey, exploring what happens when songwriting meets the free mentality of jazz, while touching themes like healing, transformation, love, friendship, anger and release.
Behind she has a team of some of the finest musicians Danish jazz has to offer, including guitarist Johannes Wamberg, saxophonist Jakob Dinesen, bassist Anders Fjeldsted and drummer Morten Ærø. They all hold a special place in her heart for their way of bringing themselves into every note, and being present in shaping and colouring the music. Besides the band, she has invited some special guests and dear friends to join as features on different tracks.
Kira Martini has established herself as a prominent figure in the Scandinavian music scene over the past decade, known for her true warm voice, frank ways and versatility. In recognition of her talent, she was awarded the prestigious Palae Jazz Award in 2023.
Tracklisting
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Johnny Griffin Quartet
Kira Martini
Duke Ellington
Frans Bak & Sinne Eeg
Lennart Ginman, Thomas Blachman & Carsten Dahl
Mads Vinding Trio feat. Dado Moroni & Niclas Campagnol
Sisters of Jazz
Kira Martini
