Yumi Ito

With her voice, Yumi Ito creates worlds far beyond all boundaries. The Polish-Japanese-born Swiss is considered one of the most outstanding representatives of vocal improvisation and moves effortlessly between genres and her roles as a singer, pianist, composer and improviser. Ito's own music is correspondingly diverse, a veritable ocean of art-pop, jazz and neoclassical music. Based on countless concerts and tours, the musician acts like a Zen master, clear, reflective and with a uniquely powerful energy. Milestones include performances at the Blue Note New York (US), Montreux Jazz Festival (CH), tours in Japan, Colombia, Venezuela, Europe and five released albums, most recently the critically acclaimed Ysla (2023 via enja records). Yumi Ito performs solo or with her band, which includes “drum poet” Iago Fernández, double bassist Nadav Erlich and guitarist Alessio Cazzetta. Always in focus: the creation of musical worlds in the spirit of boundlessness. www.yumiito.com www.linktr.ee/yumiitomusic