For Your GRAMMY® Consideration
Best Jazz Vocal Album - 'Walk On By'
About 'Walk on By'
On 'Walk On By', contemporary jazz vocalist Kristina Koller reimagines the Burt Bacharach songbook with intriguing, genre-bending arrangements. Her emotional vocals
exhibited on the album are pure and jazzy, showcasing a skillful range of styles
across a musical spectrum. The fresh
compilation of Bacharach’s songs
is another sparkling addition to
her body of work.
Featuring:
Kristina Koller - Vocals
Fima Chupakhin - Piano & Rhodes
James Robbins - Bass
Cory Cox - Drums
Guest Vocalist - Rosemary Minkler
“Knowing how musically discerning
and genius-perfectionist Burt
Bacharach was in-studio, I wonder
what he might offer as a reaction
to Kristina Koller’s breakthrough,
'Walk on By'. Something tells me
that given the high quality Koller and
her fine playmates present, he might
just ask to sit in.” - Bebop Spoken Here
Koller is not afraid to be herself. On her previous projects, a similar attitude was achieved by moving traditional vocal jazz into other categories. By blending in pop or R&B undertones, these former albums, as well as Walk On By, are infused with life, with a smirk and a sway. Bacharach has been updated here while remaining a classic that different generations can enjoy." - All About Jazz
“Koller gives the songs a jaunty, modern makeover, highlighting their timeless appeal. Her delicate and
brilliant treatment of these musical gems prepares them for modern ears, proving that "What the world
needs now"... are indeed timeless lyrics.”- Wild Mercury Rhythm
“Koller’s ability to bridge the gap between the traditional and the modern offers listeners a compelling journey through reimagined classics. Her vocal delivery and the ensemble’s cohesive interplay breathe fresh air into the wonderfully arranged tunes.”- The Jazz Page