Between Times Svetlana Marinchenko Trio

• 1 Berlin Moment 05:46
• 2 Waiting 07:14
• 3 Our Time Is Over 05:42
• 4 Between Times 04:16
• 5 Ne Vzdyhai (Не Вздыхай) 04:47
• 6 Whales 06:01
• 7 Price of Our Lives 05:43
• Total Runtime 39:29

Info for Between Times

Svetlana Marinchenko releases her third album "Between Times" with eight original compositions that combine modern jazz and elements of electronic music, poetry and folklore.

The compositions on the album unite the diverse currents of contemporary jazz, inspired by polyrhythmic and polyharmonic elements. Svetlana Marinchenko combines classical influences, electronic effects and beats, as well as folkloristic moments, with which she recalls her cultural and musical roots.

The creation of the album coincided with the war between Russia and Ukraine, which has great emotional significance for the young pianist. With family connections to both countries, she reflects on her feelings and experiences on the album. The pieces carry a strong message and are meant to help those affected in difficult times to process their feelings. Especially with the track "Between Times", in which Svetlana also sings, she draws her thoughts on the war between Russia and Ukraine in nightmarish images.

The Svetlana Marinchenko Trio consists of the top-class musicians Niklas Lukassen on bass and T obias Backhaus on drums, who are considered one of the most sought-after and professional rhythm groups in Berlin. With their sensitivity, they complement Svetlana's musical ideas.

The album shows Marinchenko's development and maturity as a musician and artist. Through her studies at the Musikhochschule and her collaboration with international jazz greats such as Ben Wendel, Lionel Louecke and Norma Winston, she was able to gain valuable experience that was incorporated into her music.

"This album is a personal journey for me through the many facets of music and my own identity. It reflects my experiences, emotions and thoughts and is a tribute to my musical and cultural roots," says Svetlana Marinchenko.

Svetlana Marinchenko, piano, keyboards
Niklas Lukassen, double bass
Tobias Backhaus, drums

Svetlana Marinchenko
is a jazz pianist from Moscow and studied in St. Petersburg with the famous pianist and teacher Andrei Kondakov. After first successes in Russia and participation in international festivals (Rajation Jazz Festival, Finland; Close Encounters, Finland; Jazz in Groningen, Netherlands) and recording her first album Present Simple, she moves to Munich in 2016 to study. In the same year, she wins the first prize at the Steinway Solo Pianist Competition. For 4 years Svetlana has been actively exploring the German jazz scene with her trio, playing in various clubs and festivals, winning the Kurt Maas Jazz Award and an internship at Berklee (Boston), as well as second place at the international pianist competition in Langnau (Switzerland) under the patronage of Aaron Goldberg. According to critics, Svetlana's playing combines elements of Russian classical and romanticism with a rhythmic pressure of jazz. Her playing is characterized by high energy, virtuosity and total dedication combined with songlike melodicism.

Niklas Lukassen
Bassist, composer and singer Niklas Lukassen lives in New York and Berlin and is a rising force in the international jazz scene with a special artistic signature. He holds a Masters’ degree from the Manhattan School of Music with a full scholarship under mentorship of Ron Carter. Niklas has collaborated with artists like Mike Stern, Joe Lovano, Oz Noy and Sean Wayland, and has toured Malaysia, China, England, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, Austria and the USA. He has received generous endorsements, such as the dedication of a "Niklas Lukassen Signature Bass Guitar Model" from "Merlos" (Spain, 2016).

Tobias Backhaus
is one of the most sought-after German jazz drummers par excellence. He studied with master drummers John Riley, Joey Baron, Keith Copeland and John Hollenbeck and holds a bachelor's degree in jazz performance from the University of the Arts in Berlin. He quickly made a name for himself in the German capital as a versatile and exciting musical accompanist and has been an important part of the contemporary European jazz scene for more than a decade. Tobias regularly works with internationally renowned jazz artists such as Till Brönner, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Tony Lakatos, Torsten de Winkel, Carlos Bica, Gwilym Simcock, Jiggs Whigham, Rick Margitza, Peter Weniger, Frank Chastenier and Ack van Rooyen.

This album contains no booklet.