Sofija Knežević
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“Recognized as one of jazz's pre-eminent vocalists, young Sofija Knezevic is making her name as one of the most significant singers in jazz today. While her singing is steeped in tradition, her improvisational virtuosity and creativity are breathtaking.” - New York Times.
She has won many international awards and scholarships. She was nominated for the prestigious Grammy award. She's been living in New York since 2011, and teaching voice at several schools and music studios. Sofija is listed as first of Elle Magazine`s 30 under 30 (30 most successful people under 30 years of age). Sofija has written and recorded music for numerous movies, including the documentary about her life, as well as the movie `Love Comes After`, ‘Our guardians/ a little homage’ and `Balkan Spirit` by Hermann Vaske where she appeared together with Marina Abramovic and Angelina Jolie. Sofija’s debut album “SOFIJAZZ” has been nominated and has won 9 international music awards. While her newest record “Live at The Bunker” has received 5 and is nominated for another 2 awards.
Sofija has worked with many great jazz artists such as David Murray, Jason Moran, Sheila Jordan, Jay Clayton, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Sherman Irby, Tim Hagans, Eli Degibri, James Moody, Elliot Mason, Joao Bosco, Joey Alexander, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Don Menza Big Band, Christian McBride among others.
Musicians:
Sofija Knežević (vocal)
Elliot Mason (trombone)
Jošt Lampret (bas)
Gašper Bertoncelj (drums)
Marko Črnčec keyboards)
MUsic: vok. jazz
The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club is open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Live music commences at 8.00 pm.
Sponsor:
Sofia Knežević. Photo: archive of the artist
Tickets
Admission: €9.00
Ticket sales: sale points at the Ljubljana Castle, Hostel Celica reception, the lower funicular station, www.ljubljanskigrad.si and all www.mojekarte.si sales points (including Petrol service stations, Kompas offices through Slovenia etc.).
More info: 01 306 42 93 or info-center@ljubljanskigrad.si.
On the day of the concert, tickets can be purchased at the Entrance Pavilion and the lower funicular station until 8.45 pm. The concert ticket includes a return journey on the funicular, which operates until 11.00 pm on the day of the concert.
