Malia is a contemporary jazz artist working at the intersection of jazz sophistication and blues soul. This 2020 release on the respected MPS Records label presents her distinctive voice and artistic vision. The album draws on Malia's deep knowledge of jazz standards and blues language, arranged with modern sensibilities and careful attention to emotional authenticity. The production is warm and intimate, letting each piece's core shine through. What makes this special is how it balances technical jazz musicianship with raw blues feeling—sophisticated but never cold, polished but never sterile. For listeners who want jazz with genuine heart and musicianship.