Projekt Beschreibung
Sensitivity and captivating rhythms characterize the sound of the Berlin-based Alexandra Ivanova Trio led by the Austrian pianist and composer of Bulgarian roots. With Niklas Lukassen on double bass and Nathan Ott on drums, the trio navigates between Jazz, Maqam-based sounds, odd meters from the Balkan and Afro-Cuban claves. Alexandra's compositions stem from a deep journey into the self. Her arrangements of Azeri, Arabic and Icelandic standards invite the listener to look at the world from different points of view: from the East, the West or from somewhere in between.
In her performances, she challenges Eurocentrism and shares from a place of deep vulnerability and curiosity about the "Other".
"a musician out of the ordinary in every respect." - (Jazz thing)