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New album by Swedish vocal jazz star Viktoria Tolstoy available now: CD / Vinyl / Digital

To the cinema, with Tolstoy

“Meet Me At The Movies” is Viktoria Tolstoy’s stroll through the history of film music; from Michael Curtiz’ “Casablanca” with “As Time Goes By” to Lars von Trier’s “Dancer In The Dark” with Björk’s “New World”. She could have chosen a full string orchestra; instead she and producer Nils Landgren went for the opposite: the core band for this album is a deft and sensitive guitar trio. On some songs pianist Iiro Rantala proves an empathetic guest. Sit back and relax, this visit to the cinema with Viktoria is going to be a treat.

„A gifted singer.“ (Downbeat)

Tolstoy and her musicians show: a full Hollywood orchestra isn’t necessary for those classics. The small line up makes Tolstoy’s clear voice and her lively, jazzy interpretations glow, sets great focus on the individual musicians and convinces with a fine universe of sounds. Very well-made!” (Aboutjazz.de)

Viktoria Tolstoy vocals
Krister Jonsson guitars
Mattias Svensson electric & acoustic bass
Rasmus Kihlberg drums

Special Guests:
Iiro Rantala piano
Nils Landgren trombone & vocals