Review: Alina Bzhezhinska, Tony Kofi & Tulshi - Whispers Of Rain (Live)(Tru-Thoughts Recordings)

It was only a couple of years ago that Alina Bzhezhinska told us, "Thanks! You got us, totally."  Well, with this new live combo with Tony Kofi and Tulshi, I think we can return he favour and say the same - spiritual soul-jazz totally!

The combination of Alina & Tulshi's 'Whispers Of Rain' (see review HERE) and with Tony Kofi, 'Anima' (see review HERE), this is 7 track album coming out the day before their live 'presentation' at the Vortex Jazz Club tomorrow (7th March) must make it the hottest ticket in (London) town!

And this "re-imagined live" album of the previous studio album, co-written with Ibiza-based producer Tulshi is more intense sense of emotion that comes from the depth of the seven tracks as "captured in an intimate live setting, this record is shaped by the unique chemistry between two master improvisers".

I wouldn't like to highlight any track being better than another (OK. then, twist my arm, the title track, 'Across The Sea' and 'Warm Days, Cold Nights') as Alina and Tony seem to be such a perfect match as their mastery of the harp and sax reflect so beautifully titles like 'Whispers Of Rain', 'Across The Sea' and 'Warm Days, Cold Nights'.

So, whether you can see them live on the forthcoming tour or not, this is a must have album; and have a safe 'Journey Home'!

Live Dates

11/07/2026 HHC Quintet at Buxton Jazz Festival
25-27/09/2026 HipHarpCollective at Scarborough Jazz Festival
26/11/2026 Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi at Seven Arts, Leeds
27/11/2026 Ukrainian Community Centre, Wolverhampton
28/11/2026 HipHarpCollective at Peggie’s Skylight, Nottingham
10/12/2026 Alina Bzhezhinska & Tony Kofi at Leicester Jazz

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Artist: Alina Bzhezhinska, Tony Kofi & Tulshi 

Title: Whispers of Rain (Live)

Release date: 6th March, 2026

Label : Tru-Thoughts Recordings

Catalog Number : TRU482D 

Format: Digital Bandcamp