Swedish jazz musician Elsa Nilsson to open for Violette Cd Release

Flutist and composer Elsa Nilsson will be sharing her musicon Sunday, February 1, 8-8:45 pm. Combining the rich heritage of her Swedish homeland with traditional jazz and varied musical influences from around the world, Nilsson and her quartet will showcase arrangements of Swedish Traditional music as well as original compositions.

Nilsson has built a solid career and reputation upon her belief that all folk music (including jazz) has a common thread, and that by weaving those threads together, a deeper, more intimate understanding among contrasting cultures can be reached. It is in this spirit that Elsa's "absolutely gorgeous” (Karen Pauley, KSER, Seattle) compositions shine through.

Each member of the band brings his or her own flavor to the music, creating a cohesive thread in a cross-cultural musical exchange that holds jazz at its core. With Nilsson leading on flute, this version of the band also features Michael Verselli on piano, Alex Minier on bass and Cody Rahn on percussion.

COST: $10, $15/includes Violette’s new CD

Tickets here: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/753757?utm_source=MEL&utm_medium=98205

Listen to “Vårvindar Friska” here: https://soundcloud.com/elsanilssonmusic/sets/alreadythereyet/s-TJMkw

www.elsanilssonmusic.com
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"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, famed jazz flutist and mentor

“Elsa has a beautiful conception of music.” -Chris Potter, renowned jazz saxophonist

"I would've never thought that innocent face encompassed so much creativity" -Hubert Laws, award-winning jazz flutist

“Elsa's sound is strong and she is expanding horizons as a flutist.” -Jovino Santos Neto, Grammy nominated composer