Flutist Elsa Nilsson Announnces New CD 'Salt Wind' & 2017 Tour

Flutist and composer Elsa Nilsson's new album "Salt Wind" is a deeply personal expression with influences from every aspect of her colorful life. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden and raised by a California hippie, Nilsson had her feet planted in two very different cultures, leading her to seek commonalities wherever she can find them. She believes the true beauty of music is its ability to create common ground, and she weaves all kinds of folk music (including jazz) to find a deeper understanding between people and cultures. This cross-cultural philosophy is evident in her compositional style, subtly drawing from personal and universal elements to create a sound that is distinctly her own yet approachable from many angles.

Nilsson started her love affair with music in her father's ex-Navy choir and playing piano as a small child, but it wasn't until age fourteen, when her father broke his neck in a cycling accident, that music became Elsa's refuge and outlet for coping with her emotions. This reliance on music as a channel for expression and a source of comfort, along with her love of the wildness (which is also breathed into her compositions), led her to the flute.

After her early years traveling between Gothenburg and California, Elsa graduated high school and, just three days later, flew to Seattle with two suitcases and her flute to continue her musical studies. She received her Bachelors of Music from Cornish College of the Arts in 2008, and Master of Music from New York University in 2013. Now, Elsa is a freelance musician based in Brooklyn, NY, performing around New York City while touring in the states as well as Europe.

Tour Schedule:
January 6th-Video Release Show-Rockwood Music Hall, stage 1, 6pm
January 20th, 6.45, Pheonix Club in Anaheim with Amanda Ruzza as part of Bass Bash for NAMM.
March 23rd, Plough and Stars, Cambridge Mass
March 25th, Henry's Restaurant, Washington DC.
March 30th, Madison Theater, Albany NY
April 7th, 8 pm, Elsa Nilsson with Ommatidium at Frilägret, Gothenburg, Sweden
April 10th, 7.30 pm, Ommatidium at Efterskolen for Scenekunst in Aarhus, Denmark
April 12th, 9 pm, Ommatidium at Splendor in Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 20th, 8 pm, Ommatidium at Grundtvigs Højskole, Sealand, Denmark
April 21st, 10 pm, Elsa Nilsson with Ommatidium at Charlie Scotts in Copenhagen, Denmark

www.elsanilssonmusic.com

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