COMPOSITION
Simona combines traditional jazz music, contemporary jazz and other contemporary styles, such as pop, funk, rock, contemporary academic styles. Simona writes music for theater shows, string quartets and chamber orchestras.
SIMONA SMIRNOVA
vocalist - composer - kanklės player
NEW album"Bird Language" out now!
"There is an aura of mystique to Smirnova's Bird Language, a stunning blend of Baltic folklore, jazz, pop, and rock, infused with nature- themed sounds. The album was brought to life through the ethereal sound of Lithuanian kanklės, Smirnova's virtuosic, sultry signature vocals, and mimicked bird shrieks, interpolated with jazz piano-driven solos, and sinuous, enticing arrangements."
"All About Jazz"
"Smirnova’s music has a timeless aspect while able to reference a wide range of modes of expression; and her own voice, too, has that otherworldly quality."
- "Fanfare Magazine"
"I am especially encouraged by the Eastern European spin she brings to the genre... and belting a few Baltic folklore chants along the way. She provides some unique flavoring to jazz and chamber music."
- Atwood Magazine
"Mood-altering jazz...[combines] Baltic folklore, theatrical and pop-influenced vocals, and chamber music into a unique sound all her own."
- Jazziz
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