Musical joy and playful vocals

The Norwegian singer Live Foyn Friis is one of the hottest names on the jazz sky right now.

Having been nominated for prizes in Japan and Norway, she won the title "New Jazz Star of Denmark", and has toured with Mike Stern, Bobby McFerrin and John Scofield and others. Having played concerts all over the world, it will be exciting to see what happens when her new album sees the light of day.

Here, Live Foyn Friis can be heard in a trio format, where vocal, trumpet and guitar get plenty of space and opportunities for expression. The keywords are musical joy and playful vocals.

The material is a mixture of original music and old American standards, portrayed with cheekiness, presence and improvisation.

“It is incredibly uplifting that our small country provides opportunities for an artist at this level and music of this caliber. Live Foyn Friis has real X-factor.”
Jazz Special.