Though jazz pianist Myra Melford (US) made her international breakthrough in the early 1990s, she’s only now making her debut at Pori Jazz.
Myra Melford represents artistically modern and free direction in jazz. Recently she has been recording and performing with the Fire & Water Quintet consisting of female musicians.
The quintet features saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, cellist Tomeka Reid and drummer Lesley Mok. Guitarist Mary Halvorson is considered among the world’s top guitarists.