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Release Date: 26 June 2026
Label: Storyville Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 717101854721
Genres: Jazz Vocal Jazz
Description
Swedish vocalist Anna Pauline celebrates over two decades in jazz with Lucky To Be Me on Storyville Records. The album is a culmination of years of artistic exploration, mentorship, and collaborative discovery. It features standout performances, including a trumpet solo by jazz legend Randy Brecker on Pauline's original composition "Just One Song" and a duet with Janis Siegel of the Manhattan Transfer on the title track.
This 10-track recording includes one original composition and nine interpretations of jazz standards, cinematic favorites, and musical theatre classics. The repertoire reflects Anna Pauline's deep engagement with the Great American Songbook, the narrative richness of musical theatre, and the improvisational possibilities of jazz. Each track captures a moment of musical conversation and spontaneous discovery, anchored by Pauline's luminous voice and emotional depth.
The project gained momentum in 2023, when Pauline met Siegel in Sweden through pianist Mattias Nilsson. Their first duet sparked a musical understanding that quickly evolved into mentorship and collaboration. Siegel later introduced Pauline to pianist, arranger, and producer John Di Martino, whose arrangements and artistic direction shape the album's sound. Di Martino assembled a group of top New York jazz musicians and crafted each arrangement to showcase both Pauline's voice and the ensemble's improvisational interplay. The sessions were recorded in New York with a strong emphasis on live interaction, allowing the music to unfold naturally.
Lucky To Be Me is a celebration of connection, creativity, and the joy of jazz storytelling, bringing together musicians, traditions, and generations in a shared musical journey.
Tracklisting
Christian Sands, Thomas Fonnesbaek & Rasmus Kihlberg
Johnny Griffin
Ole Matthiessen
Anna Pauline
Carsten Dahl, Reuben Rogers & Gregory Hutchinson
Karsten Vogel
Rosalia De Souza Quarteto 55
Duke Ellington
Anna Pauline
Rachel Sutton
Billie Holiday
Karin Krog
Various Artists
Nishla Smith
Louise Balkwill
Sarah L King
