Hannah Köpf is not Norah Jones. But the musical cosmos that the Cologne singer / songwriter has created on her fourth album "Cinnamon" does not have to hide in comparison to the singer from the other side of the Atlantic. Hannah Köpf is interpreting Folk, New Orleans Soul, Americana, Jazz and Southern Country in such a natural way, as if she had never listened to anything else as a child than to these deeply American genres. Melancholy is gladly emphasized, a wistfulness that lies in these subtle texts. The brilliant vocals of Hannah Köpf, her ability to effortlessly cross genre boundaries with her voice. Everything is in the right place. But it is equally remarkable how dynamic, forceful and soulful these songs are. In short - with a level of skill rarely heard in bands with such a limited production budget. As early as 2015, Köpf started recording with her partner Tim Dudek in his own studio. Dudek, a trained drummer who tours with jazz aces like Axel Fischbacher as well as with his own pop band Luciel, composed the music and was responsible for production, recording and mixing. In addition to Joni-Mitchell-inspired ballads such as "Golden Leaves" and the theme song, the duo Köpf / Dudek has composed some noteworthy up-tempo songs: "There When You Need Me" with the finest soul, New Orleans style - hand claps, swinging piano and triumphantly bluesy wind arrangements, which come from the bigband-experienced Dietmar Mensinger (Tom Gaebel). Ray Charles sends his regards. The optimistic "Paper Boat" ramping up from an introverted blues to a gospelish, swaying dance song. "Velvet Sky" ends the album intimately, only orchestrated with the virtuously plucked guitar by Busch and Dudek. "For the first time, I am completely happy with an album. Everything fits, with every song." All killer, no filler - the studied jazz singer Hannah Köpf has created her opus Magnum Americana.
Release date:
April 5, 2019
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Ebba Åsman When You Know
Dorado
October 17, 2025 -
Pool Kids Easier Said Than Done
Epitaph
September 25, 2025 -
Five Finger Death Punch Best of - Volume 2 [2xLP]
Better Noise Music
October 24, 2025 -
Conjurer Unself (Petrol / Black Smoke)
Nuclear Blast
October 24, 2025 -
Borracho Ouroboros
Ripple Music
September 19, 2025 -
Descendents Milo Goes to College (Gray)
Org Music
September 19, 2025 -
Saintseneca Highwalllow & Supermoon Songs (Orange & Green) [2xLP]
Run For Cover
October 31, 2025 -
Demon Hunter There Was a Light Here (Grieving Garden) [2xLP]
Weapons Mfg
September 19, 2025 -
James Morrison Fight Another Day (White)
Cooking Vinyl
October 10, 2025 -
Will Linley Don't Cry Because It's Over (Baby Pink)
Island
October 17, 2025 -
Soulfly Chama (Yellow/Orange Corona)
Nuclear Blast
October 24, 2025 -
The Replacements Let It Be [4xLP]
Rhino / Ryko
October 24, 2025 -
Dusted Angel This Side Of The Dirt
Heavy Psych Sounds
September 26, 2025 -
Atmosphere Jestures [2xLP]
Rhymesayers
September 19, 2025