Izabella Effenberg's intimate sessions with top jazz artists offer refined soundscapes and thoughtful collaborations worth adding to any collection.

This album presents a series of performance recordings by Polish sound artist Izabella Effenberg, captured between 2019 and 2026 at respected European studios and festivals including BR, NDR, Jazz Studio Nürnberg and the Kulturforum Fürth. Each track documents an intimate musical encounter, as Effenberg explores the expressive possibilities of vibraphone, glass harp, waterphone, array mbira and marimba in duo and trio settings. The album features collaborations with distinguished artists such as Bugge Wesseltoft, Jan Lundgren, Nicole Johänntgen, Mulo Francel, Patrycja Betley, Lars Danielsson and Magnus Öström. These sessions reveal spontaneous musical dialogues, subtle improvisations and a shared curiosity for sound. Many recordings stem from the Vibraphonissimo Festival, founded by Effenberg to give rare instruments and improvisational music a dedicated platform. Her work has earned recognition for its sensitivity, originality and the way it opens listeners to new acoustic perspectives. Effenberg is an important voice in contemporary jazz and world music, known for her ability to create spaces where musicians meet on equal artistic footing. Owning this album offers access to a collection of thoughtful performances shaped by trust, exploration and craftsmanship. It invites listeners into a world of sound that is both personal and quietly adventurous, making it a meaningful addition for anyone who values nuanced musical collaboration.

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Track Listing

• Fuga
• Haiku
• Farväl
• Glass Blues
• Cuentame
• It's A Dream
• Dialogue
• Whispering Glass
• Moon Pulse
• Siren's Song
• Spanish Ballad
• In Memory of Susan
• Herr Doktor Doktor

Additional Details

Label: Fine music

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 68:48 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/11/26

UPC: 4014063990211