Results for "Folk Jazz"

Fabienne Ambuehl

Fabienne Ambuehl is a London-based pianist, singer and composer born in Switzerland. Her new album ‘Thrive‘ was released in January 2025 on Ubuntu Music. The band successfully launched the album with a sold-out concert at the Vortex Jazz Club in London.
‘Thrive‘ has received glowing reviews from the international jazz press. Jazzwise Magazine rewarded it 4 stars and it has received regular radio play in the UK, including BBC Radio 3 Jazz Record Requests, ‘Round Midnight and Night Tracks. The single ‘New Ones’ was on the JazzFM playlist for several weeks. On the Catalan public radio 3cat, there is an hour-long programme about Fabienne's music. The album was also presented on Deutschlandfunkkultur and ARD Jazz - Das Magazin and was selected “Album of the Week” on both Presto Music and the German Rondo - Magazin für Klassik und Jazz.

Her band is a dynamic ensemble of brilliant musicians – Matt Ridley on bass (The Antidote, The Darius Brubeck Quartet) and Jon Scott on drums (Mulatu Astatke, GoGo Penguin, Sons of Kemet XL), with special guest guitarists Tom Ollendorff and Ant Law. Ambuehl has a strong sense of ensemble interplay and balance between individual expression and collective cohesion. As Rondo - Das Klassik & Jazz Magazin put it: “Thrive convinces with warmth, precision and excellent interplay of the band”.

Ambuehl’s music is inspired by her surroundings, from the sounds and silence of the mountains, where she finds a deep connection with nature, to the rhythms and soundscapes of the big city. Her melodic ideas and detailed arrangements are rooted in jazz, playing with a folk-tinge and showcase her expressive and supple piano playing. Her vocals “are crystal clear, distinct and refreshingly free of jazz clichés” (Neil Duggan, AllAboutJazz) and as a writer she “has a poetic sensibility and uses expertly a range of poetic techniques in her lyrics” (Trevor Hodgett, 4 stars in RNR magazine)

Sergey Letov

Born: September 24, 1956

Sergey Letov was born in Semipalatinsk, Eastern Kazakhstan, in 1956 and then lived in Omsk, Siberia, where lived his brother Egor Letov (1964 - 2008). Sergey Letov resides in Moscow region since 1975.

First public performance as a soloist with Percussion Ensemble of Mark Pekarsky took place in The Central House of Artist in 1982 in Moscow .

1983-1993 - collaboration with Sergey Kuryokhin (duo, combo and big band POP MECHANICS). Concerts with POP-MECHANICS and Sergey Kuryokhin - all over Soviet Union, Finland, Italy, France, Denmark. Since 1986 - collaboration with the Gypsy singer Valentina Ponomareva. Duo Ponomareva-Letov performed in USSR, Switzerland.

Ali Hossein Mahdavi

Born: June 29, 1996

http://www.alihossein.com     

Ali Hossein Mahdavi, born in Tehran in 1996, is a Vienna based composer, pianist, and producer whose music bridges Iranian traditions, chamber music, and contemporary jazz. His compositions are marked by intricate harmonies, rhythmic complexity, and innovative instrumentation, blending cultural depth with modern sensibilities. Known for his dynamic performances with his different bands, Ali Hossein regularly captivates audiences with a fusion of structured composition and vibrant improvisation. His album "BISTOHAFT" highlights his ability to craft rich, emotive soundscapes, combining lyrical melodies with unexpected rhythmic and harmonic shifts.

Simone Guiducci

Born: May 24, 1962

Simone Guiducci is a highly regarded Italian jazz guitarist and composer known for his innovative approach to blending jazz improvisation with the rich traditions of Italian folk music. His musical journey began in the early 1990s, and he quickly established himself as one of the most prominent figures in the Italian jazz scene. Since 1995, he has been leading his Gramelot Ensemble, a project that explores the intersection of jazz and Italian folklore.

Guiducci's work with the Gramelot Ensemble has led to numerous acclaimed recordings and collaborations with notable musicians such as American trumpeter Ralph Alessi, who has been a regular guest since 2002, and other renowned jazz artists like Erik Friedlander, Enrico Rava, Paolo Fresu, Chris Speed, Don Byron, and Gianluigi Trovesi, among others. His Gramelot project is described as a creative dialogue between regional Italian themes and global jazz improvisation, weaving together elements of jazz, classical, and popular music.

Catriona Bourne

Catriona Bourne is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has performed at venues and events including London Jazz Festival, Wilderness Festival, Sinfonia Smith Square, Kings Place and Newcastle Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music. She has experimented with flute and live electronics, recently performing a solo set of her own arrangements and improvisations in the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall.  Although she studied classical harp throughout school, Catriona is most excited by the opportunities to improvise and compose for the harp. She has always had an interest in folk, and combines this with her love of jazz through her original compositions.

Brett Hansen

Born: May 21, 1993

Brett Hansen is a Canadian guitarist/composer/producer based in Edmonton. He has recorded on dozens of albums across many genres. Brett has shared the stage with the likes of Robi Botos, Gil Goldstein, PJ Perry, Mallory Chipman, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and many others. He is an active sideman having opened up for bands such as Blue Rodeo, AQUA, and Blue Oyster Cult.

On his debut album Confluence, guitarist Brett Hansen and his band weave their way through twelve original compositions, traversing folk inspired melodies, sprawling ambience, gentle ballads, and rock inspired epics

Pierre Flasse

Active since: 2021

Pierre Flasse is a visionary artist, channeling vulnerability and intuition through his music. Flasse fearlessly explores diverse musical landscapes while remaining true to his own voice and style. His music resonates deeply with listeners, transcending genres and inviting audiences into profound introspection - whether delving into the realms of spiritual jazz, cinematic music, or electronica, his compositions pulsate with genuine emotion and raw honesty.

Drawing inspiration from musical luminaries such as Dhafer Youssef, Philip Glass, and Nils Frahm, Flasse's sound offers a profound invitation to deep listening and inner exploration. His creative process is a fluid, organic journey of discovery - eschewing rigid structures, he allows the music to flow naturally, weaving together melodies and rhythms with an instinctual grace that captivates and inspires.

Lucy Iffla

Lucy Iffla is a jazz and folk vocalist and songwriter. She has been performing for over a decade, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. 

Lucy's music is a blend of jazz and folk, with influences from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. Lucy is known for her dynamic stage presence and ability to connect with her audience on a personal level.

From an early age Lucy Iffla had a passion for diverse music. This led her to complete a Bachelor of Music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, graduating with the award for Best Bachelor Recitalist. Through her degree Lucy was privileged to work alongside esteemed international and national artists in Paris, New York and Japan. 

Erlend Albertsen Basspace

Active since: 2020

Erlend Albertsen Basspace

What science have discovered until now, is that the prerequisites for life seems to be a rarity, a non-comformist in the general activity of matter and whatnots in the universe. If you compress the history of the universe into 365 days, Earth would be born in the beginning of September, the human race at 1145pm on December the 31st, and a human life of 80 years would correspond to 1/3 of a second. How do you use that time? 

Doublebassist and composer Erlend Olderskog Albertsen has summoned a handful of dear colleagues from the Norwegian jazz scene for an expedition towards new musical habitats. The crew consists of personalities that are associated with names such as ECM, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, Espen Berg, Stian Carstensen, Jaga Jazzist, Marthe Lea, Wako and Miman.

Nishad Pandey

Nishad Pandey is a Berlin-based guitarist, composer and teacher. Over the years he has developed his own relationship with harmony, melody and rhythm, with a deep interest in emancipating sound from the constraints of genre and style. His current work explores free improvisation, Indian-classical music and experimental pop. His debut album is set to release later this year.

www.nishadpandey.com