About the Concert
Guitarist and composer Mikael Máni will perform a mix of new and older original compositions along with a few covers. Mikael released his first solo guitar album, Guitar Poetry, in March 2024 under the German record label ACT, one of Europe’s leading jazz labels.
The music is composed in a style that does not fit within conventional jazz categorizations. Influences can be heard from folk music, echoes of blues, American traditional music, and a unique cinematic touch. Through lively and flowing improvisation, he blends these elements poetically, with the clarity and honesty of a singer-songwriter. The pieces tell stories, create space and landscapes, paint pictures, and reflect a guitarist who is as unconventional as he is accessible—an extroverted introvert who expresses emotion through musical storytelling.
International media have taken notice of Mikael’s unique style and heartfelt playing, praising his work extensively. Guitar Poetry received a 4.5-star review in DownBeat, the most prestigious jazz magazine of recent decades. His album Innermost also won the Icelandic Music Award for Jazz Album of the Year last year.
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