Santa Šillere - vocals, composition (Latvia)
Franciszek Raczkowski - piano (Poland)
Jakub Mizeracki - guitar (Poland)
Paweł Zwierzyński-Pióro - double bass (Poland)
Stefan Raczkowski - drums (Poland)
(modern jazz)
Santa Šillere is a jazz singer and composer from Latvia, She is a Latvian singer from Latvia with a colourful vocal range and a talent for storytelling. As a musician of the younger generation, she brings her own approach to the genre, combining the rich traditions of jazz with contemporary influences to create her unique sound. In October 2023, Santa released her debut album Other Ways, which was nominated for the Latvian Radio and Latvian Television Culture Award in the category "Debut of the Year" and received strong reviews in the Baltic and European jazz media. Her composition "Crystal light" was also included in the Latvian Jazz Selection CD for Europe's biggest jazz trade fair "Jazzahead" in 2024.
Santa and her jazz quintet are ready to meet the Jazz Cellar 11 audience to celebrate the release of her debut album "Other Ways" and spend time together in a great energy, where the music combines jazz traditions with contemporary influences, offering listeners a unique musical experience. Santa explores his own path, focusing on the human experience, travelling from sensual ballads to rhythmic soundscapes, using a variety of stories. Her music is a celebration of the ongoing beauty of life, a testament to the power of love, and an exploration of the simple yet important moments that shape us. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times there are "other ways" to find joy, clarity and renewal.