Dear friends! Here is the teaser for my upcoming album called FARM FRESH with Tim Dahl and Weasel Walter. Album out 19.04.2019
One of the highlights of 2018 was cooperation with wonderful Estonian pianist Kirke Karja. Here is our first “baby” called “KAPITAL” for 3 cellos, 3 double basses, kannel, piano and alto saxophone. The piece is one of 9 new Hymns for free Estonia commissioned by the Estonian Jazz Federation and Estonia 100.
SOLO. Live recording from Black Iris Gallery, Richmond March 2018
Si vis amari, AmaMaria with Estonian National Symphony Orchestra and Kristjan Järvi.
In the beginning is nominated to Carl Prisen 2018!
A little sneak peak to my upcoming new album Maria Faust Machina
Video by Ned Ferm:
Photo by Toomas Volkmann
Danish Critics award Steppeulven 2018 for Kira Skov/Maria Faust In the Beginning
We were awarded the Danish critics associations annual prize as “composers of the year”. We are so thrilled and grateful for this beautiful recognition of our work!
Thank you to Steppeulvens committee, Stunt records, our crowdfunders, statens kunstfond, DJBFA, Gramex, DAF, ROSA and everyone else that helped make this project a reality. Its been quite a journey THANK YOU!!!!
Kira Skov/Maria Faust “In the Beginning” is a double winner of Danish Music Awards Jazz 2017! The best vocal album and the composers of the year! We are so happy and thankful for the whole crew- musicians, choir, crowd funders, Stunt Records, Ilmjärve crew, family and friends.
Wonderful news! Maria Faust is nominated for FOUR(!!!) Danish Music Awards (DMA) Jazz
“In The Beginning!” with Kira Skov got 3 nominations:
-Jazz Release of the Year
-Jazz Composer(s) of the Year
-Jazz Vocal Release of the Year
Shitney´s debut album “Earth Core” is nominated to
-Cross Over Jazz Release of the Year
It’s an honor to be recognized, regardless of who ends up taking home the hardware!
The Awards Show will be held at the Bremen Theatre in Copenhagen on the 4th of December.
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