Vocal Music
The vocal catalog features jazz singers, folk vocal ensembles, holiday recordings, and contemporary vocal projects. Repertoire ranges from original compositions to carefully arranged interpretations of traditional songs and standards.
 | Scandinavian Yuletide Voices (2025)Mika Pohjola with Rigmor Gustafsson, Theo Bleckmann, Eeppi UrsinHere is a holiday album that offers an alternative to more traditional holiday recordings. In the hands of Finnish-born, then New York-based jazz pianist and arranger Mika... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |  | I Närbilder - Visor av Fritz Sjöström (2023)Jan Alpsjö with Arne ForsénFritz Sjöström föddes 1923 i Kiruna och hans musikintresse grundlades troligen genom hans far, som var spelman, körledare och fiolbyggare. Redan i ungdomsåren... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Hidden Voices (2021)LipparellaEver since its founding in 2008, The Swedish Contemporary Ensemble, Lipparella has collaborated with numerous composers to create new works for an ensemble of instruments... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |  | Lunaria (2021)Ensemble MaIvo Nilsson: Lunaria (2007-08), 9 orbite per soprano e 5 strumenti. Lunaria was freely inspired by the collections of anecdotes "Le Cosmicomiche" and "Ti con zero" by... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | The Greatest Northern Christmas Carols (2020)Various ArtistsThirty-one tracks of beautiful holiday music by top vocalists from Scandinavia and other parts of the world for this year's special price! Featuring Rigmor Gustafsson,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Ihmissydän - Human Heart (2020)Heinz-Juhani Hofmann with Jutta SeppinenHere is mezzo-soprano and conductor Jutta Seppinen's accurate, moving and strong showcase of virtuosity. Finnish composer Heinz-Juhani Hofmann's monologue opera for... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Visor öar skär (2019)Johanna Grüssner with Mika PohjolaFinnish vocalist Johanna Grüssner and her country fellow, pianist Mika Pohjola continue their musical journey since the 1990s by interpreting songs by Åland Islands-based... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Le Nouvel Amour (2018)Das Orchester with Alexandra BüchelOn this remarkable outing the chamber trio Das Orchester meets soprano DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Favorite Christmas Carols (2017)Johanna Grüssner with Mika PohjolaThese recognizable and comforting Christmas carols shed a fresh light to the favorite holiday with tender renditions and arrangements for voice - sometimes choir - piano,... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Sommarsånger & Psalmer ur Svenska psalmboken (2017)Johanna Grüssner with Mika PohjolaFifty Swedish hymns and summer songs in vocal and instrumental arrangements, some arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach. The rather extensive collection brings together... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Covers 4 Lovers (2016)Mika Pohjola with Mimmi Forsberg, Björn ArköHere is a masterfully curated and irresistibly fresh homage to the golden era of pop, reimagining timeless hits by Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Bee Gees, Burt Bacharach, Earth... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Puttes äventyr i Blåbärsskogen - Peter in Blueberry Land (2016)Mika Pohjola with Johanna GrüssnerElsa Beskow's classic children's story-telling and illustrations, "Peter in Blueberry Land" from 1901 is put to music with sixteen songs and four instrumental interludes by... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Frusen dans - Frozen Dance (2015)Ulvens DöttrarThe three Scandinavian sisters of Ulvens döttrar from the Åland Islands continue their folky tales on their latest album, Frusen dans (Frozen Dance) with all original... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 24€ |  | Månmors gästabud (2015)Bothnia Rhythm Orchestra with Ulvens DöttrarThis unique outing makes an interesting musical meeting between the characteristic music of folk melodies and harmonies, combined with the powerful rhythmic, harmonic and... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Sång över vita skogar (2014)Johanna Grüssner with Stefan Jansson KvartettThe leader of this mellow yet expressive ensemble, pianist Stefan Jansson, calls these renditions "Traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols with a nuance of jazz and... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Joulun valo - The Light Of Christmas (2014)Johanna Lehesvuori with Jenna Ristilä"The Light of Christmas" is Finnish soprano Johanna Lehesvuori's debut solo album. Recorded with pianist Jenna Ristilä, Johanna envisioned to record famous Ave... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Swedish Songs - The Essential Collection (2014)Johanna Grüssner & Mika PohjolaA fruitful cooperation since the early 1990s, vocalist Johanna Grüssner and pianist-composer Mika Pohjola release their twenty-five best tracks on this celebration... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Nu ska vi sjunga (2013)Johanna GrüssnerSwedish singing tradition is alive and well! In the latest of revamped versions of children's classics, vocalist Johanna Grüssner and arranger-composer Mika Pohjola... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Svenska psalmer - Swedish Hymns (2013)Johanna Grüssner with Mika Pohjola, Fernando Huergo & Roberto DaniThis is a fresh and organic crossover album; the Christian message meets new harmonies and jazz improvisation, not to forget influences from the Swedish choir... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Zero (2011)Maria NeckamZero is the result of freely improvised expression. The set includes some of Neckam's original compositions and on-the-spot improvisations. As a whole, Zero is an experience... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | En klunk av det blå - Blue Draught (2010)Ulvens döttrarThe nominees of the prestigious Nordic Council Prize, The Daughters of the Wolf (Ulvens döttrar) continue their musical peregrinations through folk-tales from... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 24€ |  | Lilacs in Winter (2010)Maryanne de Prophetis with Frank Kimbrough, Ron HortonLilacs In Winter came from the curiosity and surprise of improvisation when based gently on some compositional material. The flowing in and out of composition, improvisation... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Augmented Variations (2010)Amina Claudine Myers"Augmented Variations is Amina Claudine Myers first offering since 2004. Its two discs place her in three different musical contexts. Disc one is divided between her playing... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Live Jazz on Broadway (2009)Jill SeifersNashville-based singer Jill Seifers' live concert is here released in its entirety, and contains songs from her Broadway jazz repertoire. These songs became her and New... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Ballads (2009)Various ArtistsBallads is a magnificent celebration of melody, intimacy, and the timeless art of the vocal ballad. This unforgettable collection brings together some of the most heartfelt... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | New York Jazz & World 9 (2009)Various ArtistsThe New York Jazz Album series is a collection of the best songs by BlueMusicGroup.com artists. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Eddie Jefferson at Ali's Alley (2009)Rashied Ali with Marvin Blackman, Benny WilsonThis remaster is made from a reel of a 1976 performance featuring vocalese master Eddie Jefferson with Rashied Ali Quintet. Documented in the emerging downtown New York loft... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Two for the Road (2008)Jill Seifers with Mika PohjolaAmerican Broadway songs with a classy touch became the recognizable feature of vocalist Jill Seifers (1965-2012) and pianist Mika Pohjola at the turn of the millenium.... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | New York Jazz 8 (2008)Various ArtistsThe New York Jazz Album series is a collection of the best songs by BlueMusicGroup.com artists. Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | I sagans värld - Wonderland (2008)Johanna Grüssner with Patrick Wingren, WegeliuskvartettenVocalist Johanna Grüssner and pianist & arranger Patrick Wingren join forces for a fairy-tale album. Together with the Wegeliuskvartetten string quartet and bassist Marcus... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Suomalaisia lauluja (2007)Toivo KärkiA memorable live concert with songs by Finnish tango legend, Toivo Kärki. Lead by vocalist Eeppi Ursin and her band in Tampere, Finland, the selections are Finnish... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Swedish Traditional Songs - Svenska visor - Nu blir sommar (2006)Johanna GrüssnerSwedish Traditional Songs is a manifestation of summer, children and love. The songs are performed by Åland-native Johanna Grüssner and Finnish pianist Mika Pohjola in an... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Songs of Finland (2006)Various ArtistsSongs of Finland is a sound landscape album from the land of the thousand lakes. This album is an ample representation of an artistic scene with a song tradition, with... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |  | Leivonen lumimyrskyssä - A Lark In The Snowstorm (2005)Mika Pohjola with Sanni Orasmaa, Eeppi Ursin, Henrik Lamberg"Leivonen Lumimyrskyssä is a documentary as well as musical experience by pianist and composer Mika Pohjola, who now lives in New York. A large roster of players in multiple... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Violet (2005)Eeppi UrsinVocalist and composer Eeppi Ursin meets musicians with jazz, progressive rock and pop-friendly sensibilities. Her angelic and present voice steers the flow through a sequence... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Moomin Voices - Muumilauluja (2005)Tove Jansson with Mirja Mäkelä, Eeppi UrsinExperience the enchanting melodies of Tove Jansson's timeless Moomin fairy-tale songs in the classic edition of the complete collection. Celebrated as an ingenious children's... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Värm ditt blod - Saga (2004)Ulvens DöttrarOriginal compositions inspired by ethnic Scandinavian tradition and the ancient national epic, Eddan, are delivered in a fresh setting by three sisters from the Åland... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Moomin Voices - Muminröster (2003)Tove Jansson with Mika Pohjola, Johanna GrüssnerExperience the enchanting melodies of Tove Jansson's timeless Moomin fairy-tale songs in the classic edition of the complete collection. Celebrated as an ingenious children's... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ | CD+DL 16€ |
 | Bridge (2002)Akiko Pavolka with Peter Hess, Pete Rende, Matt PavolkaThere are so many different influences present in the music on the newest CD Bridge by Akiko Pavolka's House of Illusion that it almost defies categorization. This could... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |  | House of Illusion (1998)Akiko Pavolka with Pete Rende, Matt PavolkaHouse of Illusion marks the beginning of Akiko Pavolka's debut as a creative artist on the New York jazz scene. Her band with the same name has been recognized for its... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | Taste of Honey (1998)Jill SeifersThe magic of Jill Seifers' vocal expression and Mika Pohjola's lush and scenic sounds are well featured on their introductory studio release Taste of Honey. The selections... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |  | Live at Hubbard Hall (1998)Johanna Grüssner with Peter Eldridge, Darmon MeaderThe Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, featuring Johanna Grüssner, shines with some of today's most creative big band arrangements of familiar jazz tunes. Featuring special guests,... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |
 | New York Life (1995)Rigmor Gustafsson with Mika PohjolaSuccessfully documenting the early careers of both jazz vocalist Rigmor Gustafsson and pianist Mika Pohjola, New York Life is full of energetic duo expression as well a taste... Read DOWNLOAD 9€ |  | Johanna Grüssner Band (1995)Johanna Grüssner with Casey Scheuerell, Andreas Fliflet, Gary Davis HeckardJohanna Grüssner's debut recording from 1995 features an ensemble of fellow students, with professor Casey Scheuerell appearing as a guest artist. The album combines... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |
 | Oscar Peterson Plays & Sings (1953)Oscar Peterson with Ray Brown, Barney KesselThe recordings gathered here trace an important part of Oscar Peterson's early career, from his first recordings with Barney Kessel in 1952 through the development of the... Read DOWNLOAD 10€ |