Grazina Pukaite is a Lithuanian-born contemporary vocalist based in London. Her singing style and instrumentalist-like approach to phrasing are rooted in the jazz and bebop tradition but also reflect European and Scandinavian jazz idioms, drawing inspiration from Eastern European and Scandinavian music. Her musical influences range from Jon Hendricks (the father of vocalese) to the legendary vocalist Norma Winstone.
The first release, ‘Ode to My Fingers,’ is an original composition that explores the patterns and cycles of longing/belonging and the subconscious in micro and macrocosms in us. The hypnotic soundscapes create a textural foundation for the lush harmonies, quirky lyrics, and mellow and loose melody—featuring talents of Chris Bland – Rhodes, Harry Brunt – tenor sax, Julian Woods – microtonal guitar.