Lina Nyberg & Bohuslän Big Band at Valand

About

The album that is released contains a commissioned work in seven parts that follows the dramaturgy of a Broadway musical. Lina has dedicated each part to different musical role models such as Norma Winstone, Carmen McRae, Jan Johansson and Lennart Åberg. Lina Nyberg had her debut in 1993 with the duo album Close together with the pianist Esbjörn Svensson. With more than twenty album releases behind her and numerous awards and prizes, she has been praised worldwide for her creativity and innovative work. During 2022-2023 she is Composer in Residence at Vara Konserthus and has written new music in her residency which she performs together with the Bohuslän Big Band.