Gathering together an eight-piece band of outstanding musicians, Zoe Rahman has created The Colour Of Sound: the most ambitious, many-hued, uplifting large-ensemble music of her multi-award winning career.
Described in The Observer newspaper as 'one of the finest young pianists in Europe', Zoe Rahman has firmly established herself as one of the brightest stars on contemporary jazz scene. Her most recent album, Melting Pot, has been short-listed for the 2006 Nationwide Mercury Prize and was voted 'Jazz Album of the Year' at the 2006 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. The album has been hailed as 'one of the most distinctive piano trio albums' (Jazzwise magazine), a "fantastic new album' (Courtney Pine, BBC Radio 2), and 'in every way, an impressive sequel to her debut'.
With a new sound, a new band, a songlist spanning her discography, and that huge fiery “award-winning” voice Layla Zoe hit the road in November of 2019 on her long awaited “Retrospective Tour.” Performing 18 concerts in 6 different European countries in 24 days, Layla won the hearts of blues, rock and gospel fans young and old, with her tender and raw vocal stylings. This new double live album recorded in Bremen, Germany during the “Retrospective Tour 2019” takes you on a musical journey and reminds you of why Layla Zoe is considered one of the best in the business.
Delve into the world of myths reconstructed in music by celebrated composers from different cultures and times. This unique album features three world premiere recordings, bringing fresh and exciting music to the programme. Greek pianist and professor Zoe Samsarelou has expertly curated a selection of works that weave together an interconnected narrative, taking you on a journey through the myth of Dionysus. From the works of Couperin, Rameau, Dandrieu, and Daquin to the eminent Greek composers of the 20th and 21st centuries and the Late Romantics in between, each piece is thoughtfully selected and presented.
Sergei Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 6 in A major, Op. 82 is a sonata for solo piano, the first of the "War Sonatas". It was composed in 1940 and first performed on 8 April of that year in Moscow, with the composer at the piano.
The collaboration between cellist Zoe Knighton and pianist Amir Farid continues with a collection of short works by Clara and Robert Schumann.
Experience the raw energy and soulful vocals of Layla Zoe with her album "Into The Blue - Live In Concert." Released by Layla Zoe, this CD+Blu-Ray combo captures the essence of her captivating live performance.
Nine years after ‘The Lily’, Canadian blues singer Layla Zoe and guitarist Henrik Freischlader have reunited and recorded a new studio album together at Megaphon Recording Studio in Arnsberg: The World Could Change. Twelve new songs form the solid sound framework for the powerful and energetic voice of this exceptional singer, who not only inspires with authentic blues rock on her new album, but also with soulful and tender ballads. Freischlader’s guitar provides goosebumps and cozy warmth with its unmistakable sound, the inspired Hammond organ by Moritz “Mr. Mo” Fuhrhop gives the very last touch. An album to be heard and felt!