"The Polish-Japanese-Swiss vocalist and pianist creates complex soundscapes, stretching from pop to avant-garde through piano and vocal improvisation." - Jazzwise Magazine With her voice, Yumi Ito creates worlds far beyond all borders. A laureate of the Montreux Jazz Competition, she is considered one of the most outstanding representatives of vocal improvisation, and effortlessly operates between genres as well as her roles as a singer, pianist, composer, and improviser. "She gives regular performances around the world – with a little luck, one can hear her at the Blue Note club in New York." - Joanna Pieczykolan Based on countless concerts and tours, the musician acts within it like a Zen master: clear, reflective, and with a uniquely powerful energy. SWR Jazz subsequently named her one of the vocal discoveries of 2020, while Jazz thing and Bandcamp selected her album "Stardust Crystals" as one of the best releases of 2020. Yumi Ito performs solo or in a trio, which includes the "drum poet" Iago Fernández and the double bassist virtuoso Nadav Erlich. "Ysla" (14.04.2023 via enja records), the new album by Yumi Ito, marks a new peak in her opus: personal stories, impressive improvisations, and a unique voice – like an island, proud, stoic, and strong in the middle of the ocean between Art-Pop, Jazz, and Neoclassicism. www.yumiito.ch www.linktr.ee/yumi_ito