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| Flutist Elsa NIlsson "Salt Wind" - New Video Premiere February 18 & Tour February 18, 2017 - New Video Premiere: "Someone for Something" off of Elsa Nilsson's new album "Salt Wind" is a composition depicting the sensation of New York City's ability to derail thoughts. A recurring idea is interspersed between a long flowing melody that continually interrupts itself. Flutist and composer Elsa Nilsson's new album "Salt Wind" is a deeply personal expression with influences from every aspect of her colorful life. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden and raised by a California hippie, Nilsson had her feet planted in two very different cultures, leading her to seek commonalities wherever she can find them. She believes the true beauty of music is its ability to create common ground, and she weaves all kinds of folk music (including jazz) to find a deeper understanding between people and cultures. This cross-cultural philosophy is evident in her compositional style, subtly drawing from personal and universal elements to create a sound that is distinctly her own yet approachable from many angles. Tour Schedule: March 22nd, 8-11 pm New Brunswick Jazz Project, INC. at 302 George St., New Brunswick, NJ March 23rd 10-midnight with Chloe Fortay, The Plough and Stars 912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA March 24th, House Concert in Princeton New Jersey. March 25th 8 pm, Henry's Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania SE, Washington DC. March 26th, 7-9 pm, Rockwood Music Hall CD RELEASE PARTY. Double bill with Camila Meza and the Nectar Orchestra March 31st, 7 pm Madison Theater, 1036 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12208 European Tour: April 7th, 8 pm, Elsa Nilsson with Ommatidium at Frilägret, Gothenburg, Sweden April 10th, 7.30 pm, Ommatidium at Efterskolen for Scenekunst in Aarhus, Denmark April 12th, 9 pm, Ommatidium at Splendor in Amsterdam, Netherlands April 16th, Ommatidium at ZeeZicht, Dageraadplaats 7/8, Antwerpen, Belgium April 18th, Ommatidium at Frontsession in Aarhus, Denmark April 19th Ommatidium at Ribe Ungdomsskole, Ribe, Denmark April 20th, 8 pm, Ommatidium at Grundtvigs Højskole, Sealand, Denmark April 21st, 10 pm, Elsa Nilsson with Ommatidium at Charlie Scotts in Copenhagen, Denmark "I feel it is my responsibility as an artist to be open, vulnerable and honest - in hopes of creating a space that allows the listener to do the same." - Elsa Nilsson Personnel: Elsa Nilsson - Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Vocals, Compositions and Arrangements Jeff McLaughlin - Guitar Alex Minier - Acoustic and Electric Bass Cody Rahn- Drums and Percussion Produced, Mixed and Mastered by Kevin Salem Recorded by Chris Bittner and Kevin Salem at Applehead Studios and The Distortion Tank --- "Elsa has a beautiful conception of melody and music." -Chris Potter "Elsa's sound is strong, and she is expanding horizons as a flutist." -Jovino Santos-Neto "Elsa's playing is absolutely gorgeous." -Karen Pauley, KSER, Seattle "Do you hear that sound from the Northern skies? It's Elsa Nilsson with something new, passionate and beautiful to say with her flute and her pen. Check out her music and let her light your skies." -Robert Dick, acclaimed flute player and mentor "Elsa Nilsson is my favorite flutist of the Twenty First Century. She just blew my mind playing live with Amanda Ruzza on Som do Brasil at WKCR NY. From Jazz to the Folklore of Northern Europe nothing can stop her; she will go on. Next stop - Brasil!" -Jassvan DeLima, producer and Host - Som do Brasil WKCR-FM 89.9 NY write your comments about the article :: © 2017 Jazz News :: home page |