KADRI VOORAND “In Duo With Mihkel Mälgand”

Together they have formed a duo, playing mostly original music, skillfully composed material for piano, bass and voice that’s open for improvisation, illustrated with ambient electronic effects, while using both Estonian poetry and original texts. They have previously played together in Kadri Voorand Group feat Jussi Kannaste, which played concerts both in Estonia and abroad, including London Jazz Festival, Pori Jazz, Jazz Baltica etc.

Kadri Voorand is a well-established vocalist and composer from Estonia, who’s original music and expression has brought her a number of prizes and performances in Estonia as well as abroad (Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Hungary, Russia, Uzbekistan, Israel, Greece etc).  In 2017 she has been awarded with Estonian Music Awards for The Best Female Artist of the Year and The Best Jazz Album of the Year for her album “Armupurjus” (“Love Intoxication”). She has also won Young Jazz Talent and Danske Jazz Award.

Mihkel Mälgand is one of the most active bass players in Estonia, who has played with leading jazz artists like Nils Landgren, Dave Liebman, Raivo Tafenau, Randy Brecker, Tim Hagans, Kurt Elling and many more. He has recorded over 80 albums. Mälgand is the winner of the Danske Jazz Award 2018, which is given to the best jazz artist of the year in Estonia.