Mafalda Minnozzi, a multi-talented artist, has arrived in New York City with her latest album release, “Natural Impression”…breaking musical boundaries and creating a riveting world of music with her pure musical soul and mind-blowing talent.
Let’s start with getting to know the amazing Mafalda…
Born in Italy and raised in the Italian hills of Marche, Mafalda’s music has evolved across three continents, from Brazil to the USA. Her first album, “Sensorial – Portraits in Bossa & Jazz,” was critically acclaimed and earned her Latin Jazz Artist of the Month on WUCF radio. Her second album, “Cinema City – Jazz Scenes From Italian Film,” was released during the pandemic and featured Dave Liebman and Graham Haynes.
Mafalda’s music features a talented cast of special guests, including Don Byron, Joe Locke, Doug Beavers, John Patitucci, Michael Wolff, Kassin, and Roberto Menescal. She is a versatile artist with a defining aesthetic across three continents, giving her work its stylistic language. Her music captures the classic essence of the singer/interpreter while expanding the role of scat singer and vocal percussionist.
Mafalda’s music is a skillful balance between the virtuosity and eclecticism of jazz and the cosmopolitan sensibility of world music, blending Italian melodrama, French cabaret, and Brazilian Bossa. Her journey to the US has led her to study dance, theater, and Neapolitan songs with top artists in Rome.
“Natural Impression” features Portuguese and a myriad of timeless melodies…starting with “Aguas De Marco”, with all its Brazilian Bossa nova glory, excellent musicianship, and the amazing performance from Mafalda…” Aguas De Marco” serves as an amazing gateway to this experience.
Mafalda manages to keep the mood and emotional experience varied and diverse throughout the album…taking us from the upbeat Bossa beats of “Aguas De Marco” to the mellow and chill jazzy clouds of “Comecar De Novo”… The piano playing with the jazz guitar behind Mafalda’s monumental performance here is absolute musical bliss.
“Natural Impression” features some of the most iconic and influential songs in music history with Mafalda’s timeless vocal talents and musical ingenuity…this album is an absolute keeper…not just for bosa jazz lovers…but for anyone who wants to refresh their musical palette and experience how music can be powerful.
An absolute highlight for the whole year to come, Mafalda Minnozzi’s “Natural Impression” will be playing here on a loop, till her next album…make sure to check “Natural Impression” out, it’s a must-listen.
Wishing Mafalda all the best in life…and can’t wait to hear more from the brilliant artist.
Cheers!