Release Date: 21 July 2014
Label: 33 Jazz
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5020883337425
Genres: Jazz  Vocal Jazz  
Release Date: 21 July 2014
Label: 33 Jazz
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5020883337425
Genres: Jazz  Vocal Jazz  
Description
Monika Lidke creates exciting and original music that truly connects with the audience. Her songs blend jazz and folk with Polish and French roots to create a mesmerising live show. 'If I Was To Describe You' is her second album and features acclaimed Polish singer Basia Trzetrzelewska and hip bassists Janek Gwizdala and Shez Raja.
A jazz singer of Polish origin, Monika studied classical guitar in Poland, then singing and theatre in Paris. She relocated to London where she released her debut album 'Waking up to Beauty' in 2008. Her band have performed at high profile venues and festivals including London Jazz Festival, Manchester Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's Bar and Pizza Express Soho.
'If I Was To Describe You' has been released to critical acclaim in Poland where Monika has been appearing extensively on national TV and radio. One of the songs, featuring Basia Trzetrzelewska ("Tum Tum Song") has been featured on the compilation album Smooth Jazz Café vol. 13 released by Universal.
Monika has performed with many of the top names on the European jazz scene including Soweto Kinch, Andy Sheppard, Gilad Atzmon, Arun Ghosh, Jay Phelps, Denys Baptiste, Shabaka Hutchings and Elzbieta Adamiak.
Tracklisting
The Cadillac Kings
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Theo Travis
Laura Zakian
Sarah Moule
Sketch
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Billie Holiday
Various Artists
Irene Kral
Ineza with The Alex Webb & The Copasetics
Helena Debono & Charlie Bates
Roberta Gambarini & Hank Jones
Nora Benamara
Ross Lorraine