La femme aux yeux de sel – Gabi Hartmann

La femme aux yeux de sel is the second album by vocalist and songwriter Gabi Hartmann, released in March 2025. Following the success of her self-titled debut, this work delves into an initiatory narrative that intertwines contemporary jazz with chanson and world music.

The record stands out for a diverse ensemble including Laurent Bardainne (saxophone), Naïssam Jalal (flute), Oracle Sisters, and the production of Jesse Harris. The instrumentation adapts to a "chapter" structure that ranges from acoustic introspection to denser, more contemporary arrangements.

Through the figure of Salinda, Hartmann constructs a space where improvisation and written composition serve a higher narrative purpose, consolidating a unique language that defies genre labels and focuses on timbral expansion.