Nana Pi is a saxophonist, composer, and conductor, primarily working within the experimental jazz scene. She has developed a unique musical vocabulary on the saxophone by incorporating objects and extended techniques, pushing the boundaries of sonic expression. Beyond her work as a saxophonist, she is known for conducting improvisation using her music sign language, Extemporize, for which she received the P8 Jazz Award “Årets Ildsjæl” in 2020. She plays in a range of ensembles, including Nezelhorns, Tactical Maybe, Hyper Elastic Jinx, Halym Kim’s Bijul, Extemporize Orchestra, Coriolis and Hey Nana, I’m Halym. Nana Pi has released several critically acclaimed albums and her quintet, Nezelhorns, was nominated for “Jazz Release of the Year” at DMA Jazz 2021 for their album Sentiment. In addition to her musical career, Nana Pi is organizing events such as Impro Camp and FredagsJAM that focuses on creating network and inspiring music environments between musicians.

“On her feature Sentiment, she masterfully weaves these sonic elements into a beautiful and dramatic narrative without accompaniment, while this listener gratefully recalls relevant saxophone predecessors such as Paul Gonsalves, Pharoah Sanders, and Albert Ayler.” – Bjarne Søltoft, Jazz Special

“If anyone is wondering what exciting free jazz in 2022 is, just open your ears and your other senses to Tactical Maybe – they have definitely served up something that could be the answer to that very question.” – Tor Hammerø