Elisabeth Lohninger Quartet

Elisabeth Lohninger, vocals
Walter Fischbacher, keys
Marton Zsiboras, bass
Paul Jakob Brüllmann, drums

Queen Goes Jazz: Adventurous? Certainly. A little bit crazy? Definitely! Elisabeth Lohninger, referred to by the press as the "Kate Bush of Jazz," does not shy away from crossing boundaries to create music that is surprising, fresh, and different. With a velvety, dark, and deep voice, she vocally represents the polar opposite of a Freddie Mercury. And that is precisely what makes it special, that certain something that suddenly breaks through overly familiar lyrics.

Together with her partner, pianist Walter Fischbacher, she has put together a full evening program, ranging from the world-famous hits of the band (We Are the Champions) to obscure finds (Cool Cat) – all lyrically precise, distilled to their essence, and tailored to the singer.

Lohninger, who has chosen New York City as her home for many years, lives amid the tension between this often overwhelming city and the quieter roots of her Austrian homeland. But her true home lies where contrasts and opposites connect. Where touchpoints are created between what is and what is possible. And that is precisely why this captivating program exists: It is a fusion of two highly contrasting worlds – and something that simply cannot be forced into a box.
https://www.lohninger.net/queen/