Kristina Marinova
Kristina Marinova
Categories:
🏆 Best Classical Compendium
🏆 Best Arrangement, Instrumentals or A Cappella
🎹 Kristina Marinova — The Bus Came By And I Got On
This project represents a deeply personal and artistic journey—one that blends rich, innovative arrangements with heartfelt classical expression. Each piece has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail and passion, inviting listeners to embark on a unique sonic adventure that both honors tradition and pushes creative boundaries.
In The Bus Came By And I Got On, Kristina Marinova reimagines the music of the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1966–1972 era through daring and virtuosic solo piano arrangements. This project bridges the worlds of classical tradition and rock improvisation, honoring the Dead’s spirit of freedom, experimentation, and emotional depth.
🔗 Listen on Spotify: [Spotify Album Link]
🔗 Album on Navona Records: [Navona Records Album Page]
Highlights
Iconic tracks like Morning Dew, China Cat Sunflower → I Know You Rider, and The Other One
Released on Navona Records
Performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, SweetWater Music Hall, and Tarrytown Music Hall, Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club
Press Praise
💬 “Virtuosic and confident… It really does sound like four hands!”
💬 “Her gifts are remarkably well-suited to the band’s music. An amazing achievement.”