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Klara Cloud & The Vultures

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"I’ve never been a fan of singing jazz in Polish – at least not when it comes to mainstream jazz or standards. However, in a context where the stylistic boundaries of what is considered jazz have been so widely stretched, especially in dialogue with world music, using original pieces with Polish lyrics can provide a strong foundation for various kinds of transformations and intellectual play. Not a minute of boredom, exemplary intonation, and an unconventional vocal tone!"

Stanisław Danielewicz, Jazz Forum

Jazz Port

"The album "Vauna" is inspired by Nature, as Klara Cloud herself put it, by its dynamics and volatility. This is done through traditional folk melodies and motifs in combination with jazz. Eight original compositions and two folk songs essentially form a monothematic album; alongside the world of flora and fauna, the story of childhood, adolescence, and life maturation is also revealed. (...)"

Adam Baruch

"This is the debut album by young Polish Jazz ensemble Klara Cloud & The Vultures which comprises of vocalist Sylwia Klara Zasempa, violinist Bartosz Dworak, pianist Mateusz Gaweda, bassist Adam Tadel and drummers Piotr Budniak and Sebastian Kuchczynski. Legendary guitarist Apostolis Anthimos guests on one track. The album presents ten tracks, eight of which are original compositions mostly by Zasempa and some created with the help of the entire ensemble (the two instrumental tracks) and finally two are traditional. Most of the lyrics are also by Zasempa. The subject matter of the album refers to Nature, wildlife and harmonious coexistence. The music was recorded at the excellent Monochrom Studio and engineered by Ignacy Gruszecki, with the usual superb sound quality. (...)"

Jazz.sk

"We met for the first and last time this summer at the JazzBus Showcase – Voicingers 2019 in the Polish city of Erie, where singer Sylwia Klara Zasempa (artist name Klara Cloud) performed with her band at a showcase concert! I loved their production so much after the first listen that I went after the show to ask for the album to give you their music. (...)"

Jazz Press

"Subiektywna piątka jest autorskim spojrzeniem na mijający rok w jazzowej fonografii poprzez perspektywę nieco innych od zwyczajowo stosowanych kategorii. Niektóre z wymienionych tytułów pasują do kilku zestawień jednak założyłem, że każdy album pojawić się może w podsumowaniu tylko jeden raz..."

Na zakończenie cyklu podsumowującego rok 2019 płyty z wokalem. (...)"

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