Ella Zirina
Ella Zirina (1997) is a jazz guitarist, composer and bandleader from Latvia, with a passion for the different textures and timbres of her instrument. Her compositions are built out of melodic improvisations, resulting in a personal and emotional sonic environment. She released her second studio and solo guitar album ‘Uraveler’ in December 2023 with DOX Records.
Ella Zirina
Ella Zirina
After studying piano until the age of 17, Ella switched to guitar studies, channeling her broad musical influences. Ella studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, from which she graduated with the highest honours (both B.A. &M.A.).
Ella has worked and performed with many talented musicians, such as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Joey Baron (by performing at North Sea Jazz Festival 2023), Tineke Postma, Ben van Gelder, Jesse van Ruller, Reinier Baas, Pablo Held, Yuri Honing and many more.
She was in residency at BIMHUIS for ‘New Makers’ talent development project. Within this project she recorded her (Edisons Jazz Award nominated) debut studio album ‘Intertwined’ with her trio which features her work for a string quartet and saxophonist Tineke Postma on a few tunes.
Ella Zirina
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