The city of Saarijärvi and Jazz Jkl ry’s first collaboration club features the soulfully deep-voiced Nina Mya as the lead vocalist of the Jyväskylä-based Jazz Jkl Collective. The acclaimed singer, known for her captivating interpretations and stylistic mastery, has curated the evening’s program with music and stories of the most important female voices.
Nina Mya brings a new perspective to jazz vocals as the guest soloist with Jazz Jkl Collective. The concert will feature classics made famous by the singers who have strongly influenced Mya – such as Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, and Laila Kinnunen. Their stories of struggles and successes in life and love will guide the audience through the performance.
Nina Mya (b. 1989) is a jazz vocalist who has established a strong position in the Finnish music scene, both as a bandleader and guest soloist. Her powerful technical mastery rooted in jazz is combined with a sound and depth of expression drawn from soul and gospel. Mya has been praised as an energetic performer and genuine storyteller. The 2012 Pori Jazz Artist of the Year has released four solo albums under her own name and one with the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra.
The Jyväskylä-based Jazz Jkl Collective is a jazz quartet formed in 2018, uniting different generations. Its members include guitarist Tuomas Paukku, one of the most active figures in the Finnish jazz scene, Grammy-winning piano virtuoso Marian Petrescu, long-standing reliable bassist Petri Jaakonaho, and drummer Kasper Halttunen, one of the most promising young talents in jazz. The club events hosted by the ensemble are part of the extensive event program of Jazz Jkl ry, featuring thematically varied and diverse jazz music enhanced by engaging guest soloists.
Nina Mya – vocals
Tuomas Paukku – guitar
Marian Petrescu – piano
Petri Jaakonaho – bass
Kasper Halttunen – drums
Established in 2017, Jazz Jkl ry organizes high-quality jazz music live events regularly not only in Jyväskylä, but also in Hankasalmi, Keuruu, Konnevesi, Petäjävesi and Viitasaari. With the support of the Central Finland Fund of the Finnish Cultural Foundation and the city, the regional club activities are now also being piloted in Saarijärvi.
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