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Elizabeth Kontomanou

Of Greek and African origin, and born in France, Elisabeth Kontomanou has worked with many musicians in both Europe and America, including Sam Newsome, Leon Parker, Michel Legrand, Mike Stern, Alain Jean-Marie. She first gained recognition at the ‘Concours de La Défense’ and has since been nominated for a Django d’Or Award, following her album ‘Embrace’ released on Steeple Chase in 1999. Acclaimed by the critics for her two latest recordings, she was awarded the ‘Vocal Jazz Award’ of the Victoires du Jazz in 2006. Since then, prefering an intimate style to an extrovert one, and depth to superficial effects, she has performed widely in the most prestigious venues across many continents, such as the Blue Note, the Knitting Factory and the Supper Club

Elizabeth Kontomanou at Tanjazz Festival 2013

by Mehdi El Mouden
October 4, 2013

Elizabeth Kontomanou Tanjazz Festival Palais des Institutions Italiennes Tangier, Morocco September 21, 2013 Females have always held an important position in the jazz world, especially as singers. Since the demise of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and some unforgettable female voices, other singers have arisen vying for attention, willing ...

Embrace

By Elizabeth Kontomanou

Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: Aliki (7:36), Embrace (6:22), Where I Wanna Be (3:16), Spring (5:56), The Light of You (9:02), All Music Kinds (11:31), Lost Letter to a Nomad (10:12), Clear Blue Skies (10:10), The Story Teller (5:37) TOTAL PLAYING TIME: 70:19)

Elizabeth Kontomanou: Embrace

by AAJ Staff
July 6, 2002

Elizabeth Kontomanou, as the daughter of a Greek mother and an African father who herself hails from Paris, is a relatively new vocal talent in the music whose cosmopolitan heritage belies her own particular take on the music. Elizabeth Kontomanou is decidely a multiculturalist, one who sees it fit to adopt all of those musical elements ...

Embrace

By Elizabeth Kontomanou

Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 1999