DALIA VALANCIUTE /JAZZ VOCALIST
daliajazzmusic@gmail.com
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DALIA VALANCIUTE /JAZZ VOCALIST
daliajazzmusic@gmail.com
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY
Read updates about my music and shows on social media and use email to reach out for bookings and collaborations.
CONTACT
BIO
Lithuanian-born, Copenhagen-based jazz vocalist Dalia Valanciute has been steadily carving out her own space on the Scandinavian scene with a sound that combines clarity, warmth, and storytelling. Since releasing her debut album Open The Door in 2023, she has continued to build her reputation for interpretations that are at once intimate and bold, drawing inspiration from both classic jazz traditions and contemporary influences.
Born and raised in Lithuania, Dalia moved to Copenhagen, where she quickly became part of the vibrant local jazz community, performing regularly at venues such as Charlie Scott’s, Paradise Jazz, and Palæ Bar. She has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, but her longest-running musical partnership has been with her quartet featuring pianist Laurits Høgel, bassist Mariusz Praśniewski, and drummer Jesper Lørup — a band praised for its close interplay and openness.
In September 2025, she recorded her second album
One Or Two Things at the Royal Danish Academy of Music (DKDM) studios. The record, to be released in 2026, features her quartet alongside guest soloists Malthe Kaptain (trumpet) and Christian Holm Svendsen (saxophone and flute). Compared to her debut, One Or Two Things embraces a more energetic, forward-moving and groove-driven expression while still leaving room for her lyrical, story-centered approach to jazz standards.
Her repertoire draws on both well-loved songs and lesser-known gems, influenced by singers such as Irene Kral, Blossom Dearie, and Betty Carter. What unites her work is a dedication to phrasing, emotion, and honesty — qualities that allow her to connect deeply with listeners in live performance.
Dalia continues to perform actively around Copenhagen with her trio and quartet, while also developing her international profile. With each step, she seeks to create music that feels both timeless and alive in the present moment.
PRESS & REVIEWS
“Dalia does not cheat. She presents herself as she is and allows the sensitivity of her voice to remain audible. In doing so, she returns to one of the foundations of jazz: emotion does not have to be manufactured when it is already present.She is clearly a highly accomplished vocalist, but what remains with you is not the technique itself. It is the emotion that survives underneath it.”
- PARIS-MOVE “Dalia Valančiūtė, One or Two Things: A Warmer, Bolder Sophomore Turn“, 2026
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“Dalia Valančiūtė is picking up the mantle - like those before her - and valiantly bestowing these treasures onto a new generation.”
- Blue in Green Radio, 2026
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“Dalia Valančiūtė displays a breathtaking and eclectic vocal range… [her] storytelling singing style [is] delivered effortlessly flawlessly, never sounding contrived or forced.”
- Bluebird Reviews, 2026
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"Dalia’s passion for jazz is palpable, and she strives to convey the genre’s beauty and complexity through her music. With her outstanding voice and exceptional talent, Dalia Valanciute is undoubtedly a rising star in the jazz world."
- Don's Tunes, 2023
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