Anette von Eichel - Halo (2026) [Hi-Res]

Cologne-based jazz vocalist and composer Anette von Eichel has released the album Halo, recorded with her long-standing quartet featuring pianist Sebastian Sternal, bassist Henning Sieverts, and drummer Jonas Burgwinkel. The musical material is built around the concept of a nocturnal journey and the emergence of light from darkness, where clearly structured individual songs gradually transform through repeated listening into a unified vocal and instrumental mass of sound.

von Eichel's creative method relies on discovering the sonic essence hidden behind lyrics, flexible improvisation, and theatrical role-playing. The vocalist utilizes an expansive range of expressive techniques, including sighs, creaks, and breath work, highlighting the contrast between her spoken voice and deep inner emotions. Stylistically, the record merges classic jazz vocals in the vein of Carmen McRae and Betty Carter, singer-songwriter traditions inspired by Joni Mitchell, and elements of French chanson. The album celebrates poetic ambiguity and deep emotional transformation through collective ensemble interplay.

Tracklist:
1. Anette von Eichel - In the still of the night
2. Anette von Eichel - Halo
3. Anette von Eichel - Underwater Conversation
4. Anette von Eichel - Circular I
5. Anette von Eichel - Where you eat
6. Anette von Eichel - While we’re good
7. Anette von Eichel - Your name
8. Anette von Eichel - Circular II
9. Anette von Eichel - Tamtam
10. Anette von Eichel - Circular III
11. Anette von Eichel - Close the door
12. Anette von Eichel - Sunrise