Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - BREATHING (2026)

Berlin-based jazz vocalist and composer Esther Kaiser released her ninth studio album, Breathing, built around the concept of breath as a fundamental human experience that connects people through speech, movement, and physical touch. True to the traditions of jazz, the record carries a strong social and political message, advocating for humanism, tolerance, and freedom. The album's musical landscape fuses original compositions by Esther Kaiser, collaborative works with pianist Alexander Wienand, and spoken word elements, offering an immersive exploration of vocal performance and modern vocal jazz.

Tracklist:
1. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Winter in July
2. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Invention (Breathing)
3. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - The Girl who is still standing
4. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Strong Winds
5. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Gnome Scene
6. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - IMHO
7. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Lost Girl
8. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - She Said
9. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - The Old House
10. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Italian Lovesong
11. Esther Kaiser & Alexander Wienand - Learning to breathe