Lisa Bassenge
Biography
Singer and songwriter Lisa Bassenge concocts a special blend of music in Berlin then takes it out into the world. Her home base is Jazz, yet her artistry and versatility enable her to travel effortlessly through a diverse array of musical styles and genres. In addition to her solo career, she was the front-woman of the band Nylon and is a longstanding member of Micatone.
Lisa Bassenge has toured throughout various countries in Europe and Asia. She has shared her warm, distinctive voice with the WDR and NDR Big Bands and has recorded with the likes of drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Frank Zappa, Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel), producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux) and singer Stuart Staples (Tindersticks).
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She has released 18 albums to date encompassing her varied and multifaceted projects.
Lisa Bassenge's current record, “Wildflowers” (June 2023 - Herzog Records), marks the conclusion of her trio trilogy with Jacob Karlzon on piano and Andreas Lang on bass - following on from “Borrowed and Blue” (2018) and “Mothers” (2020) . Embracing her unbridled love of experimentation and driven by an unending quest for discovery, Lisa Bassenge continues ever onward on her musical journey.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.