Arta Jēkabsone -vocals
Theo Walentiny -piano
Lucas Kadish -guitar
Hannah Marks -bass
Connor Parks -drums
Zosha Warpeha -violin
Abby Swidler -viola
Tamar Frankel Damari -harp
Kana Miyamoto -flute
Alfredo Colon -alto sax
New York City-based Latvian singer, composer, and arranger Arta Jēkabsone engages listeners with emotional and honest, adventurous, and joyful expressions of music. On her newest musical adventure Searching For A Song Arta welcomes you inside of her musical world, where you will explore inspiration, self-growth, little stories of joy, laughter, flowers and trees, love, and light.
“Arta Jēkabsone is a voice that will soothe any pain or suffering. She is the guardian and ambassador of light, love, and peace. Yet, she still can bedazzle you with complex, but not overwhelming lines and melodies, and she freely takes command of harmony and rhythm.” (Composer and pianists Edgars Cīrulis)
“Those that hear her cannot forget her immensely positive energy and refined mastery of craft that is truly one of a kind.” (Multi-instrumentalist, gamer, and composer Jasper Dütz)
“The Latvian-born artist has crafted a sound niche reflective of her journeys, both physical and emotional. Hope, wanderlust, and self-reflection emerge as raw materials for carefully sculpted compositions; her lyrics brim with intimacy.” (Jazz Speaks by Stephanie Jones)
SPONSORSHIP
The Jazz Gallery is a not-for-profit arts organization presenting emerging artists who challenge convention, take creative risks, and lead their field as performers, composers and thinkers. We provide a platform for artists to discover their unique voice and a home for established musicians to continue to experiment and grow. At The Jazz Gallery, artists and audiences come together from around the world to explore new creative ideas, collaborate and celebrate jazz as a dynamic art form that reflects our ever-changing world.
We rely on the generosity of our members and community to keep the music playing, thank you for your continued and much appreciated support! If you would like to sponsor a Livestream Concert, please use the links above or be in touch with our Executive Director, Janet Luhrs, here.