What a voice: When Yumi Ito sings, deep feelings are involved, the Swiss singer with Japanese-Polish roots moves through the pitches like a somnambulist, bringing out shades and nuances that have only been heard from a few singers so far. Yumi Ito is considered one of the outstanding artists of vocal improvisation and effortlessly crosses the boundaries between genres. As a singer, pianist, composer and improviser, she combines musical versatility with technical brilliance. Music was in her cradle: As the daughter of a Japanese pianist and a Polish mezzo-soprano, Yumi grew up in Switzerland, shaped by an extraordinary musical environment. Nevertheless, she had to find her own way. She could not make friends with classical jazz singing. It was only the discovery of the experimental that opened up new worlds for her. Today she combines jazz, art-pop, electronica and neoclassical music to create her unique musical signature. You have to experience what that sounds like live. But one thing is certain: With a voice that fascinates with power, expression and depth, coupled with extraordinary improvisational talent and outstanding skills as a composer, Yumi Ito inspires her audience.

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