Windfeld, Kathrine
Salt Sea Atlas
Kathrine Windfeld, a leading voice in European jazz, combines rigorous composition with energetic improvisation. Winner of numerous awards, including the Rising Stars Jazz Award in 2020, she has created several albums, the latest of which, SALT SEA ATLAS, explores duality and emotion through eight compositions. The album features a wide variety of ensembles and was recorded in two days in Copenhagen. Among the tracks, "Svendborg Silhouette" evokes the composer's hometown, while "Lakeside Lament" explores dreams and loss. "Going Feral" invites listeners to embrace their identity, and the septet reveals itself in "River of Haikus." The suite "Immortal Horseman" is the centerpiece, building dramatic tension. The album concludes with "Time and Tide," offering a contemplative epilogue. SALT SEA ATLAS affirms Windfeld's place as a captivating composer and conductor, balancing complexity and emotion.