Artist: Jarmila Xymena Gorna

Date of Release: 10/11/2004

Catalogue no: JXG 74301

Label: 33 Records

Price: £12

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Jarmila Xymena Gorna's [Yarmeela Kseemena Goorna] 'Hashgachah' is a classic album of the new century. A bravura combination of musical brilliance and soulful expression, it heralds the arrival of a unique singing, composing and piano-playing talent.

Taking advantage of her four-octave range, the multi-layered and improvised voice is accompanied by her fluid piano playing and subtle arrangements for double-bass, brass, percussion, oud and violin.

Born into a musical family in Lodz, Poland, London-based Gorna brings a wealth of musical experience to her work. She combines a thorough classical piano training with deep research into European folk traditions, and a love of jazz, which she studied at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice.

The result is a music that is sophisticated and audacious, wordless songs that express more emotion than lyrics can describe, delivered in a personal voice that takes the listener on a musical journey full of passion, soul searching and celebration.

BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards has presented the album 'Hashgachah' for nomination in the category of 'newcomer', 2004.

Reviews

01/04/2006 Kindred Spirit

"A truly remarkable album. She delivers a vast array of wordless vocal pyrotechnics: deep sultry jazz to wild chants and soaring celestial choirs. The virtuoso piano is of a highest caliber: richly diverse and brilliantly conceived."

01/10/2005 Rob Adams, The Herald, Scotland

"A sophisticated, soul bearing vision and audacious... incredible vocal harmonies and wordless songs... A stunningly cathartic a tour de force."

01/09/2005 Music Outlook, Germany

"This album is a GIANT: new, retro, orchestral, personal, cinematic... Fantastic!!!"

01/06/2005 Folker, Germany

"An incredibly captivating album from a unique artist who has built her own musical cosmos."

01/05/2005 Cdbaby, USA

"A gorgeous album featuring the power of the human voice. Absolute passion. A dynamic, compelling work."

01/11/2004 Mike Chadwick, Jazz FM, UK

"Totally unique... startling and original. She's going to make you sit up and take note!"

01/06/2004 Unknown Public

"Timeless and epic"

01/06/2004 Musician, UK

"A major harmony vocal artist... swimming in class... sumptuous."

01/03/2004 John Cavanagh, BBC Radio Scotland

"Jarmila Xymena Gorna - remember that name!"

01/02/2004 Jazz Dimensions, Germany

“Strenuously beautiful and innovative.”