Estelle Kokot

This contemporary singer-songwriter and pianist found prominence in London, England in the late 90s when her first accessible recording, Alternative Therapy, attracted a great deal of attention. Kokot includes a dramatic repertoire that attracts upon African music, modern jazz designs and globe music, a lot of it primary songs that she writes both phrases and music. In the first 00s, after a two-year sabbatical, she was once again energetic in London where she produced a trio with Gene Calderazzo (drums) and Yaron Stavi (bass). The brand new group, Ungawa, has a variety of primary compositions and jazz, including brand-new arrangements of traditional pieces connected with musicians such as for example Wayne Shorter and Mls Davis, included in this ‘Footprints’ and ‘Therefore What’. Effective and passionate in her composing, playing and performing, Kokot is a captivating and primary musician. A lot of her performing is targeted in mid-range and includes a solid, earthy sound. Her piano playing is normally contemporary but frequently display echoes from the blues. Furthermore to acoustic and electrical piano, she also has Hammond organ.