Judging by the current advance praise, “Birds” is actually a huge success even before its official release. Thanks to a crowdfunding appeal, Laia Genc actually succeeded in raising a hefty sum for her new album with her trio. Ninety-two supporters donated in anticipation of a musical project, which has once again demonstrated the unusual ways that the pianist/vocalist and her co-musicians have been taking for more than a decade. Liaison Tonique signifies something like “strengthening connection” for Laia Genc. A stringent, complete work of art has been created in this way over the years, which documents the best moments of her life of music with dignity. She composed nine of these tracks, and emphasized that their target audience consists not of die-hard jazz nerds. Anyone can start to swing listening to Birds!