Yumi Ito: Jazzstern from Switzerland conquers Burg Vischering!

Yumi Ito: Jazzstern from Switzerland conquers Burg Vischering!

Yumi Ito, a Polish-Japanese singer, pianist and composer, will appear at Burg Vischering in Lüdinghausen on May 10, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. The musician living in Switzerland is considered one of the most distinguished protagonists of singing improvisation in today's jazz scene. Her music combines elements from art pop, jazz and neoclassical, which makes her a unique artist in the European music landscape. Ito is accompanied by her trio, which consists of the Spanish drummer Iago Fernández and Israeli bass player Nadav. Tickets are available for EUR 22 and reduced for 20,- EUR via the website Burg-vischering.de .

Stephanie Plausch, the organizer of the concert, describes Ito as a musician who acts like a Zen master. This description reflects the depth and subtlety of its musical performances. SWR2 Jazz already recognized Yumi Ito as one of the vocal discoveries in 2020, while the magazine Jazzthing was one of the best publications of the same year.

musical influences and albums

With her latest album "Ysla", ito brings personal stories and improvisations onto the stage that capture her distinctive voice. She also published her third album, which is entitled "Stardust Crystals", on November 20, 2020. This publication is characterized by eight new songs that were created in a two-year composition process and were arranged for an 11-member ensemble.

The compositions on "Stardust Crystals" go beyond traditional jazz vocal performances and combine classic elements with an orchestral pop sound. The issue of environmental and social concerns also takes place in their pieces. Yumi Ito succeeds in conveying an optimistic message, despite the critical questions about the destruction of our planet.

art of improvisation in jazz

In the European jazz scene, improvisation plays an essential role and is often in dialogue with compositional traditions. Music in this genre see themselves as creative artists who react spontaneously. As the Petzold Jazz , this music farming influences both artistic perception and social contexts. Yumi Ito benefits from this dynamic interaction and can create a rousing performance with her trio.

Before the concert, a tour of the exhibition "Women in Progress" takes place at 6:00 p.m., led by Norma Sukup. A combination ticket for leadership and concert offers a holistic experience that enriches the evening at Vischering Castle.