DALIA VALANČIŪTĖ /JAZZ VOCALIST
daliajazzmusic@gmail.com
Read updates about my music and shows on social media and use email to reach out for bookings and collaborations.
CONTACT
DALIA VALANČIŪTĖ /JAZZ VOCALIST
daliajazzmusic@gmail.com
Read updates about my music and shows on social media and use email to reach out for bookings and collaborations.
CONTACT
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.
What others say
"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
DKDM studios(to be released in 2026)
One Or Two Things is the second studio album by Dalia Valančiūtė and her quartet featuring pianist Laurits Høgel, bassist Mariusz Praśniewski, drummer Jesper Lørup Christensen as well as guest soloists Christian Holm-Svendsen on saxophone and flute and Malthe Kaptain on trumpet.
Mix and master by August Wanngren.
The Village Recording Studio, 2023
Debut studio album of Dalia Valančiūtė, recorded at the Village Recording Studios in Copenhagen.
The album features Laurits Høgel (piano), Mariusz Praśniewski (bass), Jesper Lørup Christensen (drums) and Lithuanian saxophone player Donatas Petreikis.
The album was produced by bassist Jesper Bodilsen. It received a lot of positive reviews and was put on rotation on Danish DR P8 radio station.
Mix and master by August Wanngren.
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2021
A self-released duo album recorded together with Dalia Valančiūtės’s long-standing collaborator, Danish pianist Laurits Høgel. Features 8 jazz standard interpretations.
Mix and master by Henrik Holst Hansen.
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