Brussels Jazz Orchestra & Naima Joris - Saudade

Voor Naima Joris melancholy is never far away. Even a cheerful song is inevitably imbued with the deep blues of her warm voice. Together with the balanced power and musical ingenuity of a 17-piece Brussels Jazz Orchestra, the singer undertakes an atmospheric journey along the repertoire of, among others, Amália Rodrigues, Leonard Bernstein, Cesária Évora, Abbey Lincolnen Stromae. Although the project title Saudade is usually translated as an emotional mix of loss, longing, and love, the concept is approached by BJO and Naima Joris with a lively, musical energy. “BJO and Naima Joris do on Saudade what they are good at: enlarging small numbers, providing them with broad arrangements, and pouring a creamy, jazzy sauce over them while Joris’ voice shoots arrows that hit you straight in the heart.” - Luminousdash.be