Viktoria Tolstoy & Jakob Karlzon - Who We Are [CD]

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: ACT8038-2
Barcode: 0614427803825
Release Date: 30 Jan 2026
Genre: Jazz

 Viktoria Tolstoy, celebrated for her expressive voice, emotional storytelling and cross-genre artistry, seamlessly blends jazz, pop and original songs.
 Her standout tracks ‘Autumn Breeze’ (4.6M streams) and ‘Calling You’ (6.5M streams) have reached millions of listeners worldwide.
 Collaborations with top Scandinavian and European jazz artists, including Nils Landgren and Esbjörn Svensson, have positioned Viktoria as one of the leading female voices in European jazz.
 Jacob Karlzon, renowned Swedish pianist and composer, is recognized for his virtuosic technique, cinematic soundscapes and inventive harmonic language.
 Their collaboration began in the mid-1990s, forming one of the most enduring and successful partnerships in Scandinavian jazz.
 Their music bridges Nordic lyricism and modern jazz sophistication, appealing to both jazz and a wider crossover audience. A trusted name on the European scene, they continue to tour internationally and attract strong streaming and media presence.
 Their new duo album reflects and renews that bond - an intimate conversation shaped by time, friendship, and change. The world has shifted since their last recording and so have they. Yet their shared musical language endures - evolving, deepening, and gathering new shades of emotion. There is a rare ease between them: two artists who no longer need to explain, only to listen and respond.
 The result is music that feels unforced, sincere and alive - born of trust and the courage to explore the unknown. In the end, it’s the simple beauty of reunion: two musicians meeting again, with everything they’ve lived and everything still to discover.
 CD in four-page digipack plus 12-page booklet with lyrics.
 180g black vinyl LP in hardcover sleeve plus insert with lyrics and digital download.
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