ree is the seventh album from Canadian–Bulgarian jazz vocalist, poet, and songwriter Gergana Velinova. A deeply personal collection of original songs, it moves fluidly through contemporary jazz, sultry bossa nova, jazz-pop, blues reflections, and lyrical ballads. Rooted in luminous melodies and storytelling, Free invites listeners on a soulful journey through love, longing, resilience, and the liberating power of finding one’s own voice.

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ree is the seventh album from Canadian–Bulgarian jazz vocalist, poet, and songwriter Gergana Velinova. A deeply personal collection of original songs, it moves fluidly through contemporary jazz, sultry bossa nova, jazz-pop, blues reflections, and lyrical ballads. Rooted in luminous melodies and storytelling, Free invites listeners on a soulful journey through love, longing, resilience, and the liberating power of finding one’s own voice.
This is The Time
Gergana Velinova
The uplifting message of this unique holiday song written by Gergana aims to bring people together regardless of their religious beliefs or cultural background. It inspires love, unity, forgiveness and kindness.
Could It Be
Gergana Velinova
An album of love songs featuring a team of exception musicians from Canada and the US: Miles Black - piano, artistic producer, Phil Dwyer - saxophone, Rene Worst - bass, Willard Dyson - drums with special guest Brad Turner on trumpet. Recorded live at the Armory Studio in Vancouver, Canada.
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Let's Get Lost 4:560:00/4:56
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0:00/4:00
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Embraceable You 5:450:00/5:45
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Midnight Sun 5:130:00/5:13
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Little Sunflower 5:460:00/5:46
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Could It Be 5:150:00/5:15
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Wild Is The Wind 4:240:00/4:24
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Haven't We Met 3:110:00/3:11
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0:00/4:36
With The Thief, Gergana Velinova steps boldly into her voice as a composer, presenting a vibrant collection of contemporary jazz songs born from her original poetry. Blending witty, whimsical writing with complex rhythms, creative vocal arrangements, sensual bossa novas, and lyrical ballads, the album showcases both playfulness and depth.
Recorded in a single day with an all-star New York ensemble, it captures a raw, spontaneous energy. The album also features a 7/8 Bulgarian folk-inspired arrangement with members of the Victoria Symphony, and a heartfelt Portuguese tribute to Elis Regina. Produced by Misha Piatigorsky. Featuring Gergana Velinova - vocals, Misha Piatigorsky - piano, keys, melodica, Neil Swanson - bass, Gord Clements, saxophone, Willard Dyson - drums. Recorded at Joby Baker’s Studios, Victoria, BC, Canada.
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I'm Movin' On 4:270:00/4:27
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0:00/5:02
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0:00/4:43
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How Can I Sleep 3:380:00/3:38
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0:00/3:42
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Mystic In My Soul 3:520:00/3:52
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I Want You 3:240:00/3:24
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Baby Bye Bye 3:140:00/3:14
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Cool 3:210:00/3:21
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The Thief 3:360:00/3:36
December Wishing
Gergana Velinova
A holiday album of original compositions and arraignments by Gergana Velinova.
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0:00/4:13
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December Wishing 3:310:00/3:31
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Snowfall 4:550:00/4:55
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Find Someone to Love 3:580:00/3:58
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0:00/5:00
Recorded live off the floor at the Powell River Academy of Music 2012.
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Say It 4:380:00/4:38
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0:00/4:34
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Where or When 5:020:00/5:02
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Blue Orchids 4:280:00/4:28
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Moon River 4:470:00/4:47
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Estate 4:530:00/4:53
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Mood Indigo 6:390:00/6:39
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Didn't We 3:580:00/3:58
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What I Did For Love 3:590:00/3:59
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For All We Know 4:340:00/4:34



