Elina Duni & Rob Luft - Reaching for the Moon [audioCD]

Experience the third collaboration between the acclaimed Albania-born vocalist Elina Duni and UK guitarist Rob Luft on their album, Reaching for the Moon. This recording showcases the core duo, moving beyond the quartet featured on their previous works, offering a musical journey that bridges diverse styles, languages, and cultural backgrounds, as noted by The Guardian.

• Features the core duo of vocalist Elina Duni and guitarist Rob Luft.
• Program spans from Irving Berlin's title track to Ornette Coleman's "Lonely Woman."
• Includes original compositions by Duni and Luft alongside traditional music from Kosovo.
• Incorporates diverse influences, including a lullaby by Mahsa Vahdat and a ballad by Pino Daniele.
• Luft's guitar work fluidly navigates various idioms to enhance the emotional expression of the songs.
• Recorded in June 2025 at Studios La Buissonne in the South of France.
• Produced by Manfred Eicher.

This album features a wide net of musical influences:

1. Irving Berlin's title song
2. Duni and Luft originals
3. Traditional music from Kosovo
4. Lullaby penned by Persian singer Mahsa Vahdat
5. Ballad from Italian singer-songwriter Pino Daniele
6. French composer Gabriel Faure's art song 'Les Berceaux'
7. Themes for film written by Shigeru Umebayashi (Japan) and Krzysztof Komeda (Poland)
8. Ornette Coleman's 'Lonely Woman'

• Format: audioCD
• Contributors: Elina Duni; Rob Luft (artist)
• Language: English, Italian
• Manufacturer/Label: ECM Records
• Release Date: 2026-04-24
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Number of Discs: 1
• Dimensions: 142x12x126mm (14.2 x 1.2 x 12.6 cm)
• Weight: 111g
• EAN: 0199957443326

Reaching for the Moon captures Elina Duni and Rob Luft's commitment to using diverse styles and languages to bridge gaps between people, making this a compelling listen for contemporary jazz enthusiasts.