adEIdJ – Associazione delle Etichette Indipendenti di Jazz

Press Release

“Ascension" Sanja Markovic debut album, is written in a contemporary jazz language and consists of seven songs (two instrumentals) that speak of love and humanity. Sanja Markovic is featured as a composer, arranger, lyricist, vocalist, instrumentalist (soprano and tenor saxophone) and a producer.

"With Ascension, vocalist/saxophonist Sanja Markovic has crafted a detailed and artistic collection of compositions which forge new directions in contemporary musical design. Her vision, realized through music, embodies the full potential of expansive storytelling and an imaginative portrayal of her life and humanity."

Greg Osby, saxophonist and composer

Track List

Ascension                                          

It Has Always Been                                       

N’anya                                                

The Mistery of Man                            

Sovereign State Of Mind                    

Zhega                                                 

Personnel

Sanja Markovic - vocals, soprano and tenor saxophone, programming

Milena Jancuric - flute

Max Kochetov - soprano saxophone

Rastko Obradovic - tenor saxophone

Ivan Radivojevic - trumpet

Mihajlo Bogosavljevic - trombone

Igor Lazic - French horn

Gorana Curgus - harp

Mina Djekic - violin

Julijana Markovic- cello

Aleksandar Buzadzic - melodica

Manja Ristic - violin

Ivana Grahovac- cello

Aleksandar Grujic - piano, electric piano

Miroslav Tovirac - el. bass

Milan Nikolic- double bass

Pedja Milutinovic - drums

Petar Radmilovic - drums

Igor Malesevic - drums  

Recording Data

All music and Lyrics by Sanja Markovic C&P A.MA Edizioni – 

Except for “Mistery Of Man” Lyric and Music: Eugene Lees, Francy Boland © Ishtar Edizioni Musicali Snc / Chrysalis Music Holdings GmbH

Produced by A.MA Records  for A.MA Edizioni Recorded at Orvel Studio, Barba Studio and Kolarac Concert Hall, 2017