Vocalist and violinist Alice Zawadzki, pianist Fred Thomas (who also plays the vielle and drums here) and bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado present a rare alchemy on their trio debut, fusing folk idioms from a multitude of sources with free flowing interplay and fluid structures. Inhabiting their own stylistic realm, the trio encompasses folk song, chamber music, improvisation and acoustic jazz, and onZa Gramithey present the full span of their reach in a mesmerizing whole. Ladino traditionals are heard alongside striking renditions of Gustavo Santaolallas Sultate Las Cintas and Simn Dazs Tonada De Luna Llena. The title-lending Polish traditional Za Grami is performed in a poignant interpretation by Zawadzki and the Renaissance piece Je Suis Trop Jeunette finds a kindred spirit in Fred Thomass monody-inspired setting of James Joyces in Gentle Lady. The album was recorded at the Auditorio Stelio Molo in Lugano and produced by Manfred Eicher.

Format / LP
Released /12/06/2024
Catalogue /ECM-165221
Barcode /602465623994
Artist /Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas, Misha Mullov-Abbado
Label /Ecm Records
Genre /Jazz