Arranging, Guitar
Kristina Olsen, California, USA. A superb multi-instrumentalist as well as an award-winning songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more. Her mix of powerful songs ranging from sassy bottleneck blues to lilting ballads to swing jazz to raunch and roll (as well as her hilarious storytelling) makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience, on stage and on disc. In 2016, she released her 15th recording, Sweet Stillness. Her songs have been recorded by Eric Bibb, Fairport Convention, Mary Coughlan, Maddy Prior, and Mollie O’Brien, among others. She has been a session player for Michelle Shocked, Rikki Lee Jones, and Mary Coughlan. She holds a Bachelor’s of Music from Berklee College of Music in guitar and interdisciplinary studies.
