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Sofia Laiti

Singer and recording artist Sofia Laiti was born in Lapland, the unique society in the northernmost arctic area of Finland. Since early childhood, she had a strong desire to use her voice to entertain. "My mother and father told me I was singing as soon as I could talk!"

As a teenager, Sofia studied classical music in the Music Conservatory at Kuopio, in the east of Finland, paying close attention to great classical vocalists. Here, she developed a solid musical foundation upon which to build her career.

With this background, Laiti evolved from classical to jazz, and made her move to Helsinki, the music capital of Finland. Throughout the 1980's, she made a significant impact there, winning major prizes and grants, with distinguished appearances at top clubs and festivals such as the Pori Jazz International.

In 1991 - reversing the trend of Scandinavian-bound jazzmen like Dexter Gordon - Sofia moved to New York, aided by a grant from the State Music Council of Finland. She has since led ensembles at such venues as Birdland, The Village Gate, Visiones, The Squire, The West End Caf

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Vocalist Sofia Laiti at Birdland on Monday, December 26th at 7 PM

Vocalist Sofia Laiti at Birdland on Monday, December 26th at 7 PM

Source: All About Jazz

Vocalist Sofia Laiti at Birdland on Monday, December 26th at 7 PM

BIRDLAND 315 West 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Ave.) Reservations: (212) 581-3080 www.birdlandjazz.com w/ Carlton Holmes, piano Gregory Jones, bass Vincent Ector, drums cover $25

Some quotes:

“I was drawn in to this labyrinth of passion that her music is about ... her voice is raspy, smoky and deep there"--JazzImprov “

New sound that takes ...

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Singer Sofia Laiti at Sweet Rhythm on Tuesday October 11th at 8 PM & 10 PM

Singer Sofia Laiti at Sweet Rhythm on Tuesday October 11th at 8 PM & 10 PM

Source: All About Jazz

SOFIA LAITI at Sweet Rhythm 88 Seventh Ave. btw Groove/Bleecker For reservation tel. (212) 255 3626 Tuesday October 11 at 8 PM & 10 PM $15 Music charge + 10 minimum. with Carlton Holmes, piano Essiet Essiet, bass Vincent Ector, drums www.sofialaiti.com .."Her voice is a “fresh, deeply sensual at times, new sound that takes jazz in a new direction.” by eJazzNews. A singer whose heart and soul envelop her music. Laiti, who is originally from the northernmost arctic area ...

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Sofia Laiti at Brooklyn Art Nights/Club Europa on Sunday Sept. 18th at 8 PM & 9 PM

Sofia Laiti at Brooklyn Art Nights/Club Europa on Sunday Sept. 18th at 8 PM & 9 PM

Source: All About Jazz

Vocalist SOFIA LAITI At Brooklyn Art Nights / Club Europa http://www.nydai.org/artnights_schedule.asp On Sunday September 18th at 8 PM & 9 PM 98-104 Meserole Avenue Brooklyn Directions: http://www.nydai.org/artnights_directions.html Price: $10. Free for students before 8 PM. Sofia Laiti, vocals Carlton Holmes, piano Tarus Mateen, bass Quotes: ..”her voice is fresh, deeply sensual at times, new sound that takes jazz in a new direction.” Karl Stober, www.eJazzNews.com ..”Her vocal approach is fiercely original, both rooted in, and departing from, the tradition. In ...

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Sofia Laiti at Scandinavia House @ Summer Jazz on August 17th at 6:30-9:30 PM

Sofia Laiti at Scandinavia House @ Summer Jazz on August 17th at 6:30-9:30 PM

Source: All About Jazz


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Singer Sofia Laiti w. James Weidman at Kavehaz on Monday May 23rd at 10 pm

Singer Sofia Laiti w. James Weidman at Kavehaz on Monday May 23rd at 10 pm

Source: All About Jazz

Kavehaz 37 West 26th Street (6th&b'way) No cover Sofia Laiti who has been called one of the finest jazz singers performing today by critics, will be performing jazz standards and songs by B. Dylan, L. Cohen, Piaf etc. Sofia Laiti braves the U.S. jazz scene armed with a sultry, sensual voice some say is reminiscent of Marlene Dietrich and a fresh, new sound that takes jazz in a new direction. Her latest CD “You Don't Know Me" is available at: ...

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Sofia Laiti at the Iridium Jazz Club on Sunday April 17th at 7pm

Sofia Laiti at the Iridium Jazz Club on Sunday April 17th at 7pm

Source: All About Jazz

Sofia Laiti On Sunday April 17th at 7pm The Iridium Jazz Club 1650 Broadway (Corner of 51st Street) Reservations: (212) 682-2121 www.iridiumjazzclub.com Featuring songs from her newest album “YOU DON’T KNOW ME” ..”the deep bodacious tones coming from within Ms. Laiti’s small frame. This is a fresh, deeply sensual at times, new sound that takes jazz in a new direction.” Karl Stober, eJazzNews ..”Her vocal approach is fiercely original, both rooted in, and departing from, the tradition. In aesthetic approach ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

You Don't Know Me

Midnight Sun Music Production
2004

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