Sanna Ruohoniemi is a singer, improviser, and composer of unique, playful songs. She has a lot of creativity, rawness, and flexibility, as well as advanced musical skills. Her music is a strong representation of jazz today. It combines the delicate vocal sound with a twist that reflects long Nordic winter’s rawness into music. Sanna is a strong presence on stage, bringing energy to the music and capturing the attention of the audience with catchy compositions and a strong voice. After completing her Nordic Master Studies in Jazz at Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, and Kungliga Musikhogskolan in Jazz, Sanna now lives in Stockholm. When talking about her influences, Sanna don’t hesitate to mention: “Michael Brecker – modern bebop jazz that is also groove based with really rich harmonies Sidsel Endresen – wide expression and interpretation of the vocals, free improvisation Nina Simone – tradition of vocal jazz, power of storytelling” from https://sannaruohoniemi.com
