Veda & The String Machine feat. Naïssam Jalal

Veda & The String Machine brings together a jazz quartet and a classical string ensemble to create an intimate musical dialogue. The compositions navigate between improvisation and orchestral structure, exploring sonic spaces, colors, and emotions.

Each piece unfolds like a conversation—between the spontaneity of jazz and the elegance of chamber music, between complex harmonies and clear, catchy melodies. The compositions by Luxembourgish guitarist Veda Bartringer blend fragility and strength, transforming personal experiences into expressive soundscapes.

The ensemble’s sound is cinematic, emotional, and finely nuanced, revealing a unique voice in contemporary European jazz.

Naïssam Jalal is a flutist, vocalist, and composer (winner of the 2019 Victoires du Jazz award). She has established herself as a major figure on the contemporary jazz scene. Her playing brings a deeply lyrical dimension to the project, blending jazz with musical traditions from around the world. Her collaboration with Veda & The String Machine enriches the…