Laura Marti – Africa (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:02:04 minutes | 1,22 GB | Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Neuklang
Laura Marti’s new album “Africa – Tribute to Lars Danielsson” is a beautiful homage to the legendary European jazz musician. Recorded in Germany’s Bauer Studios during the intense conflict in Ukraine, the album is a testament to the importance of supporting Ukrainian music in European cultural life. The album features 9 tracks, including 8 of Danielsson’s well-known compositions and a special track written by him for the project, called “For Laura,” in which he also participated. Marti invited renowned Ukrainian jazz pianist and composer Natalia Lebedeva to create the arrangements for the songs, and talented Ukrainian jazz musicians Yakiv Tsvietinsky, Yuriy Natsvlishvili, and Dima Litvinenko joined the project. This album is a must-listen for any jazz lover looking to explore the intersection of European and Ukrainian jazz.
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Laura Marti & Nataliya Lebedeva – Waves (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 53:38 minutes | 1,05 GB | Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Neuklang
The album WAVES is a Ukrainian progressive modern jazz music by a well known, prolific composer, arranger and pianist Nataliya Lebedeva. Lyrics for the compositions were created by the soloist of the project, the famous singer and composer Laura Marti. These songs make a great set together, as they cover a wide range of different kinds of grooves and polyrhythms. Challenging, inventive mood shifts and the dynamic musical dramaturgy intrigue and create a special atmosphere for the listeners.
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