ANNA KOLCHINA

Russian-born jazz singer Anna Kolchina, now based in New York City, has gained international recognition for her warm voice, lyrical phrasing, and timeless interpretations, also  known for her international performances and recordings with renowned musicians.

 

She has released three albums on the Japanese jazz label Venus Records - Street of Dreams, Dark Eyes and Wild Is The Wind - featuring collaborations with Massimo Faraò, John Di Martino, Peter Washington, and Willie Jones III.

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“Ms. Kolichina has a warm voice, an appealing musical personality, does justice to lyrics, and is a subtle improviser.”
— Scott Yanow, jazz critic

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“Her vocals betray a knowing and aware character not afraid to show it's wounds in it's vulnerability, while telegraphing a warning to the listener that it has been all places and knows all things.”
— C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

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“Extremely gifted and talented jazz singer… We need more Anna Kolchina’s to help us keep this wonderful music of jazz alive.”
— Sheila Jordan, NEA Jazz Master, legendary jazz vocalist and educator