GERGANA VELINOVA

Bulgarian–Canadian jazz vocalist, composer, Gergana Velinova brings her luminous, honeyed sound to the stage for a captivating night at Frankie’s Jazz Club, celebrating the CD release of her seventh album “Free”, released on the Cellar Msuic Group. Known for her rare blend of melody-driven contemporary jazz, sensual Bossa nova, and Bulgarian rhythmic roots, Gergana’s music moves fluidly across genres while remaining deeply personal and instantly memorable. Her new album unfolds as a soulful journey of soaring vocal lines, intricate rhythms, and intimate storytelling—music that “settles into the heart before the mind has caught up.” Joined by a world-class ensemble, she invites audiences into an atmosphere of warmth, connection, and musical freedom—where every song feels like it was written just for you. With Kristian Alexandrov - piano, Wynston Minckler - bass, Adam Cormier - drums, Ryan Oliver - sax, Walter Martella - trumpet