Luiza Zan
Luiza Zan | |
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| Birth name | Luiza Maria Zan |
| Born | Tulcea, Romania |
| Genres | Singer-songwriter, jazz, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | luizazan |
Luiza Zan is a Romanian singer, songwriter, lyricist, and high-class performer. Luiza Zan is one of the most prominent figures in Romanian jazz.
Early life
Luiza Zan began her career at the age of 4. That’s when she won her first award at a contest for "Soimii Patriei" ("The Fatherland's Falcons", a Communist youth organisation). Some time later, the same song, played at a children's contest ("Frunzulita d'alior"), would bring her the grand prize at the International Festival "Cerbul de Aur" ("Golden Stag") in 2004, a week after winning second place at the Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. At Montreux, she had her first chance to be accompanied by renowned musicians. She was joined onstage by such people as Geri Allen, Bob Hurst, Eric Harland and Omar Hakim.
Career
2004 was an outstanding year for her, ending with another award received at the Jazz Awards Festivity held by the Romanian Broadcasting Corporation, the "Confirmation Award". Among the many musicians she has played with are Rick Condit – saxophone player and teacher in the United States of America, who played with the Ella Fitzgerald Big Band; Mircea Tiberian, Romeo Cosma, Ion Baciu Jr., Armen Donelian, Jurgen Bothner, Arthur Balogh, Vlaicu Golcea, Vlad Popescu, Sorin Romanescu, Electric Brother, DJ Vasile, McNeeste State University Big Band from Louisiana, Petras Geniusas, Alex Hardin and many more.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Colinde Şi Poveşti De Crăciun[1] | Produced by Soft Records |
| 2012 | Like Water[2] | Produced by Soft Records |
| 2016 | Heritage[3] | Produced by Fiver House Records |
Awards and accolades
- Shure Jazz Competition at the Jazz Festival of Montreux, Switzerland - 2004
- First prize of the Golden Stag Festival, in the vocal interpretation section, alongside the Slang band - 2004
- Voted Musician of the Year at the Jazz Prize Gala - 2011
References
External links
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