Lost in the Stars Lina Nyberg

• 1 Pirate Jenny 07:46
• 2 The President/Mack the Knife 07:28
• 3 Love In the Air 05:30
• 4 Lonely House 06:29
• 5 Bilbao Song 04:41
• 6 Surabaya Johnny 06:22
• 7 Mandarine Moon 06:58
• 8 Lost In the Stars 06:21
• 9 Speak Low 02:44
• Total Runtime 54:19

Info for Lost in the Stars

Lost in the Stars is a captivating album by Swedish jazz vocalist Lina Nyberg, released by Hoob. With a unique blend of traditional jazz elements and modern influences, Nyberg's enchanting voice takes listeners on a musical journey like no other.

Each track on Lost in the Stars showcases Nyberg's exceptional vocal range and emotive delivery, drawing listeners in with its raw honesty and heartfelt storytelling. The album features a mix of original compositions and reimagined classics, all brought to life with Nyberg's signature style.

Accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians, Nyberg creates a rich tapestry of sound that is both intricate and inviting. The arrangements on Lost in the Stars are masterfully crafted, allowing each instrument to shine while perfectly complementing Nyberg's vocals.

From soulful ballads to upbeat grooves, Lost in the Stars offers a diverse listening experience that will appeal to jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike. Nyberg's artistry shines through in every note, making this album a must-have for anyone looking to explore the beauty of contemporary jazz.

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Lina Nyberg's Lost in the Stars and let her music transport you to new heights of musical bliss.

Lina Nyberg

Lina Nyberg
is one of Sweden’s most creative and innovative jazz singers and contemporary composers. For more than 20 years she has been attracting consistent and widespread attention, mainly in Scandinavia, but also in many other parts of the world.

Lina Nyberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1970 and raised in an artistic home, both parents being artists/illustrators. After gratuating from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm in 1993 she released her first CD Close (Prophone records). A duo recording with late jazz pianist Esbjörn Svensson. An instant success and Swedish jazz classic.

As a solo artist she has released 24 albums.

She has received awards as Lars Gullin prize, Swedish Royal Academy of music Jazz prize, but also a Swedish Grammy and the “Gyllene Skivan award” for “jazz album of the year”.

As a composer she has writing works on commission from big bands, string quartets other chamber settings and symphony orchestras.

One of her most significant works are the album trilogy with pieces for big band – Sirenades 2014, for string quartet – Aerials 2016 and for symphony orchestra – Terrestrial 2017.

The trilogy confirmed her as one of the most exciting composers in Scandinavia right now connecting the rhythmic and harmonic parts of her European jazz background with a contemporary classical language.

In 2020 the album “the Clouds” was released with her new all star constellation, Lina Nyberg Tentet, her regular quintet reinforced with five of the most brilliant horn players one can find in Europe today. The album recieved great reviews from for example All About Jazz.

During 2023 she was the composer in residence with Bohuslän Big Band and also performed and conducted her big band music with the Danish Radio Big Band.

In 2024 Lina introduces a new constellation with Daniel Karlsson piano, Mauritz Agnas bass and Peter Danemo drums with the distinguished guests, reed player Fredrik Ljungkvist and the Norwegian trumpet player Hildegunn Øiseth.

Lina Nyberg has a long experience as a teacher, coaching ensembles, improvisers, composers and of course singers since 1993. She is the Associate Professor in Jazz Voice at Grieg Academy of music in Bergen, Norway.

This album contains no booklet.