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Jana Nyberg

Jana Nyberg is a Singer/Educator hailing from St Paul, MN. Her newest record Set On You was released in August of 2017.

About Me

Jana Nyberg is a vocalist, flautist and educator from Minneapolis, MN. She appeared on Season 10 of American Idol, and has released four full-length albums to date. Known for her expressive and soulful approach, she effortlessly shifts between genres. A sought- after performer and recording artist, Nyberg has collaborated with Gigamesh, The Adam Meckler Orchestra, Jason Peterson DeLaire (Michael Bolton) Jamecia Bennett (Sounds of Blackness) Julius Collins, Rass Kwame and others. On stage, she brings a vibrancy and passion that is infectious and ignites her audiences.

With the Jana Nyberg 5's release of Set On You in 2017, Nyberg pushes small ensemble vocal jazz to the modern edge with exciting interpretations of well-loved standards and obscure gems alike. Jana was noted by The Current as one of “10 women to know on the Twin Cities jazz scene.”

“Jana Nyberg has a big, elastic voice, and she knows how to use it...” - Bebopified.com

“Nyberg [has a] sultry, swaying voice and impeccable timing...” - JazzPolice.com

My Jazz Story

Growing up, jazz always filled our home. I played jazz as soon as I could in school bands and summer programs, on flute and piano. It wasn't until college that I happened into singing jazz when asked to step up from the piano and sing Ellington's "Prelude To A Kiss" with the big band. Jazz is such an exciting musical playground. Each time you play a tune, it's different—based on who you're playing with, the arrangement, and the improvisation. Jazz is America's true original art form, and it brings me great joy. As Louie Armstrong said, "...you can even live your life by it."