BIOGRAPHY
Sicilian born and London adopted singer-songwriter
Alba Plano is an eclectic and versatile artist.
Her sound has a modern twist with a mix of Jazz,
Neo-Soul and North-African influences from her
homeland. Stylistically comparable to Erykah Badu,
Lianne La Havas and Corinne Bailey Rae, Alba
draws influence from a wide array of artists, including
Nai Palm, Laura Mvula, Esperanza Spalding and Jill
Scott.
She has performed backing vocals for Ninja Tune’s
Jordan Rakei as well as Fronted “Forever Amy”, a
project featuring Amy Winehouse’s original band, that
has given her the opportunity to tour and perform in
large venues honing her stagecraft and interpretive
skills.
She has previously collaborated with accomplished
musicians such as:
Karl Rasheed Abel (Producer and bass player for
Laura Mvula, Soweto Kinch, Michael Kiwanuka
Christine and the Queens, Ashley Henry);
Salem Raman (drummer for Layla Hathaway,
Esperanza Spalding, Martin Taylor..);
Jim Hunt (sax for Amy Winehouse, Richard Ashcroft,
Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai);
Troy Miller (drummer and producer for Gregory
Porter, Rag n Bone man, Becca Stevens, Laura
Mvula and many others);
Mike Gorman (keyboard player for Boy George,
Incognito);
Sam Crowe (pianist for The Cinematic Orchestra,
Rosie Lowe, The Invisible, Matthew Herbert,
GoldieMark Guiliana, Lianne La Havas, Jordan
Rakei, producer and pianist for Native Dancer).. and
many others.
In 2018 she released her debut EP “White Lotus”
which was co-produced and co-written with Karme
Caruso and featured on BBC Radio1xtra, BBC
Radio 6, Jazz Fm, and many more.
In 2019 Alba has completed a sell-out European tour on the back of her debut EP which features some of the most talented artists of the jazz and neo-soul UK and Italian scene:
Karl Rasheed-Abel, David Mrakpor, Blue Lab Beats,
Luca Faraone, Joao Caetano, Dario Deidda, Enzo
Zirilli, Jim Mc Crae.
Alba is currently working on her new album and
collaborating with producer Karl Rasheed Abel, and started recording in London with
Karl Rasheed Abel on bass, Sam Crowe on piano and Keyboards, Saleem Raman on drums.
“Sheer class.” - CLASH Magazine
“True to classic easy Jazz and British Funk-Fusion,
the airy track plays in nostalgic soundscapes
embellished with smooth melodies.” - AFROPUNK
“A sophisticated journey through expression and self-reflection with a delicately clear, yet astonishing vocal delivery amidst jazzy, atmospheric soundscapes.” -
