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Mirna Bogdanovic
Award-winning singer & composer Mirna Bogdanovic is creating a blend of experimental sounds with jazz influenced vocals, effects and beats. With tireless curiosity, she explores the possibilities of harmony, combining the voice with acoustic and electronic soundscapes. The universe of Berlin-based artist Mirna Bogdanovic, invites the listeners into a warped world coated with jazz and avant-pop.
Bogdanović studied classical piano and jazz vocals at various music Colleges around Europe and finished her degree at the Jazz Institut Berlin (2017). At the time of her studies she won the Downbeat Student Award and was part of the National Youth Big Band (BuJazzo).
Bogdanović released two albums since 2020, both of which have won the Deutscher Jazzpreis. "Confrontation" (Klaeng Records) was crowned "Debut Album of The Year" 2021 and ‘Awake’ (Berthold Records) is currently “Album of The Year”. Both albums were also nominated for the German Record Critics’ Award 2023 (Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik) and have received critical acclaim.
Besides her work with “Mirna Bogdanovic Group” she’s also active as a side-woman and guest musician. Mirna has collaborated with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra, Radio TV Big Band Slovenia, Cotatcha Orchestra, Wanja Slavin’s Lotus Eaters, Ken Thompson’s, Lingua Franca and more.
Mirna Bogdanovic Group formed in 2019, comprising of critically acclaimed musicians Povel Widestrand on piano, Peter Meyer on guitar, Phil Donkin on bass, Philip Dornbusch on drums and Mirna on voice and ukulele. Through years of performing the group has developed a unique sound and language, bringing the best out of Mirna’s compositions.
Awards
Downbeat Student Award 2015
Deutscher Jazzpreis 2021: Debut album of the year ("Confrontation")
Deutscher Jazzpreis 2024: Album of the year ("Awake")
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Mirna Bogdanovic: Confrontation
by C. Michael Bailey
Arrestingly postmodern and warmly familiar in the same space, Mirna Bogdanović's fourth release, Confrontation, stops just short of dismantling contemporary jazz and pop in favor of retaining those elements that tickle the memory's nostalgia receptors in such a way that the listener recognises the music as compelling, while at the same time not being able to explain why. This dichotomy represents a core intention of all art: the ability to evoke awe and confusion (manifested as sudden wonder). The Berlin-based ...
Continue ReadingMirna Bogdanović: L'arte del confronto
by Serena Antinucci
Ci vuole una fervida immaginazione per raggiungere luoghi diversi stando fermi. È quello che accade ascoltando il disco d'esordio della giovane cantante sloveno-bosniaca, di base a Berlino, Mirna Bogdanović. La tradizione si apre verso direzioni contemporanee, più istintive, non resta ferma, si mostra accogliente ed è pronta a cambiare rotta senza preavviso, né regole. Confrontation da poco uscito per la Klaeng Records (etichetta indipendente di Colonia) non ha le sembianze del primo disco, perché ha in sé una filosofia musicale ...
Continue ReadingMirna Bogdanović, Pino Palladino, Chris Pattishall, Miguel Zenón & New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
The future of the jazz is in good hands as you'll hear from the emerging artists featured on this show, ranging in style from Chris Pattishall's stunning modern take on Mary Lou Williams' “Zodiac Suite" to the eclectic first album by Slovenian singer Mirna Bogdanovic. Bass veteran Pino Palladino has a different 'first': his debut album on Impulse! where he's joined by Blake Mills, Larry Goldings, Sam Gendel, Marcus Strickland, Jacques Schwarz-Bart and Chris Dave. Happy listening!
Continue ReadingMirna Bogdanović: The Art Of Confrontation
by Serena Antinucci
It takes a vivid imagination to stand still and yet reach faraway places. This is the sense communicated when hearing the debut album of the Slovenian/Bosnian jazz singer-songwriter Berlin-based Mirna Bogdanović. Traditional forms of music unfold towards contemporary, instinctive directions. Confrontation, released on December 18 by Klaeng Records (an independent label from Cologne), does not feel like a debut: the album shows a mature musical philosophy and Bogdanović's voice holds a recognizable identity. The album is rooted in ...
Continue Reading"...Bogdanovic offers an astounding vocal range and technique, which is completely innovative and combined with her marvelous compositions offers a deeply moving sonic experience, which stands out high above the standard recorded output..." – Adam Baruch
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