Jelena Jovovic - Heartbeat (2019)

"Heartbeat" is an eclectic music concept that will take you, without a commercialized compromise, on an intricate, soulful journey from New York to the Balkans and back. Jelena’s writing, arrangements and vocal delivery are expressive of her strong connection to the jazz genre. Throughout the album her lyrics reveal her passionate character, expressing her profound feelings on topics that encompass love in general: freedom, universe, children, humanity and music. Ms. Jovovic is placing herself with this album as one of the most prominent jazz vocalist coming from Europe having a familiar yet distinctive sound.
The music on Heartbeat is placed between post-bop and fusion with the strong connection of the material in the acoustic ambiance and overall swing and groove. Traditional American jazz sounds cleverly immersed with the Balkan melodic motifs are what make this album uniquely heartfelt, tasteful and tremendously captivating.