Lili Maljic
Jazz Vocalist · Pianist · Arranger
Born in Paraćin, Serbia, and classically trained from the age of nine, Lili Maljic is a jazz vocalist, pianist, and arranger celebrated for her warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and deep musicality.
After winning multiple international piano awards—including laureate prizes at Donne in Musica and national competitions in Serbia—Lili transitioned from classical piano to jazz, discovering her vocal talent under the mentorship of Serbian jazz icon Jelena Jovović.
She holds a degree from the Music and Arts Private University of Vienna (MUK) and is now an active member of the Austrian jazz scene. Lili has performed at Jazzland Vienna, appeared on ORF Ö1 Jazznacht, and collaborated with artists such as Joris Dudli, Oliver Kent, Mario Gonzi, Andy Middleton, and Danny Grissett. She also leads her own ensemble, the Miss Mae Quintet.
Her latest single, The Shadow of Your Smile, captures the timeless beauty of the jazz classic with warmth, elegance, and a touch of modern flair.
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Listeners will be instantly mesmerized by Maljic’s silky, sassy and emotionally intuitive voice and otherworldly scatting throughout the ten tracks.
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This is a young, talented singer on the rise, who is celebrating one of her mentors, the late Jim Rotondi. She has great potential and brings us two hands-full of songs we know and love that feature her talents as a musical arranger.
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Her sensitivity to the material, collaborative spirit, and musical curiosity place her firmly among the most exciting new jazz vocalists to emerge from Europe. The Nearness of You – In Loving Memory of Jim Rotondi is a striking debut, reimagining beloved jazz standards with elegance, depth, and a daring artistry rarely seen today.
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The Nearness of You – In Loving Memory of Jim Rotondi is an extraordinary debut that transcends the traditional tribute album, becoming a deeply personal artistic statement. Lilimae honors the legacy of her mentor, legendary trumpeter Jim Rotondi, while establishing her own voice as one of Europe’s most promising jazz vocalists, reimagining beloved standards with elegance, depth, and daring artistry.
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The Nearness of You doesn’t feel like a debut—it feels like the work of someone who’s already found her voice, with a band that knows exactly how to support it.
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The album begins with “The Shadow of Your Smile,” which sets the mood immediately. Lilimae’s vocals are hushed and reflective while being warmed by Rotondi’s trumpet.
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