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Magdalena Rising and the Blue Cafe Trio
Scottish/Polish singer and harpist Magdalena sings and plays beautiful music that couples unforgettable, haunting vocals with sophisticated folk and contemporary jazz accompaniment, performed by her sublime supporting trio The Blue Cafe Trio. With a fresh approach to well-known jazz standards, the whole evening takes the audience on a musical journey they will never forget. Book this stellar jazz singer today!
Biography
“Glorious, subtle, magic power”
New York Review
Scottish/Polish singer and harpist Magdalena sings and plays beautiful music that couples unforgettable, haunting vocals with a dynamic, sophisticated folk and contemporary jazz accompaniment, performed by her sublime supporting trio The Blue Cafe Trio.
Drawing on the twin influences of her heritage and upbringing, Magdalena Reising casts a spell with every performance as she sings magical arrangements of Rabbie Burns and the poems of celebrated Polish poet, Galsinski reinterpreted in a jazz-folk setting.
Combined with beguiling original compositions and a fresh approach to well-known jazz standards, the whole evening takes the audience on a musical journey they will never forget.
Magdalena Rising and The Blue Cafe Trio were a sell-out at the recent London Jazz Festival and over the last few years, they have been enchanting audiences in the UK and abroad, drawing rave reviews wherever they have performed.
Magdalena Rising and The Blue Cafe Trio are perfect for: Weddings, birthdays, ceremonies, galas, festivals, jazz festivals, music events, themed events, jazz events, hotel and restaurant entertainment, private functions
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“Glorious, subtle, magic power”
New York Review
“Fantastic Evening. Magdalena’s amazing voice coupled with the excellent performance of the band gave us an unforgettable artistic experience.”
Marek Greliak, Jazz cafe, Posk, London
And some comments from the audience…
“A cross between Stacey Kent and Edith Piaf!”
“At last, jazz which is new and wonderful”
“Rich sensual voice, excellent musicians and unusual arrangements”
“Superb! very sophisticated instrumentation. Haunting voice.’‘
ED Music Review: Blue Cafe Jazz (Magdalena Reising) EDINBURGH 2011
5 STAR REVIEW ~ THREE WEEKS
“Julie London meets Sinead O’Connor in Magdalena Reising. Somewhere between the wistful old-school glamour of her silky voice, floor-length sparkly white gown and the traditional Scottish and Polish folk songs she integrates seamlessly with her original compositions, Magdalena has found a sound that is both timeless and magical. Everyone was silently captivated from start to end. With her harp, named (she told us) Queen Gabriella, Graham Robb on double bass and Louise Durra on piano, the dreamlike quality of her voice echoed with skill and flair, and the chemistry between the three performers, as well as her convivial anecdotes, created a tingling intimacy with the audience that made them feel like old friends. I bought the CD.”
Jazz Bar, rating 5/5
