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Songs in the key of strife is the debut album by singer/songwriter Nina Czempinski. It is a collection of quirky acoustic jazz numbers with a unique Aussie flavour and has already been featured on independent radio PBS, RRR and the ABC. Recorded and co-produced with Nina by Myles Mumford at the Victorian College of the Arts, the music subtly moves from layered and insightful jazz soundscapes to silly tongue-in-cheek ditties and the seriously warped. There's some Led Zeppelin rock, doo-wop, gospel, even a circus themed tune, and a song meaningfully titled 'What I really want to be is a kept woman!' All songs were composed and arranged by Nina. There is a glut of fabulous jazz musicians on the album, all of whom were handpicked for their particular style. The recording features the talents of Mark Shepherd (upright bass), Ben Hendry (drums), Jessie Mac (acoustic guitar), Michael Arvanitakis (upright bass), Dan MacDonald (drums), Natalie Grant (percussion, vibes), Paul Davies