Vocalist Jana Nyberg is quickly becoming recognized as a force in the Twin Cities. Known for her unique blend of jazz, pop, blues and soul, she is a sought after performer and educator. On stage, she brings a vibrancy and passion that is infectious. Her presence ignites and engages her audiences.
Jana has the pleasure of performing regularly with "The Jana Nyberg Group", "Out From Inside", and her new funk band, "What It Is." She has also enjoyed performances with the Adam Meckler Quintet, pianist Josh Rawlings, and has been featured as a guest artist at the UW Eau Claire Jazz Festival, with the UW Green Bay jazz singers, and with the Bethel University Jazz Orchestra.
You can hear Jana most extensively on her band's debut self-titled album released in 2008, and on her upcoming August 2011 release, "Fever".
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Our second CD is out! Click to our media page to read some of the press we've been getting.
"...There are so many moments when each instrument shines and the arrangements are stellar - especially Fever, which, as a song, i'm kinda tired of, but you guys breathe new life into it." - pat mAcdonald, Timbuk3/Purgatory Hill
Everyone seems to agree that this album is stellar! Audiences at our CD release concerts have loved the new material. Check it out by clicking to our bandcamp page - you may purchase a download of it there, or on iTunes.
Jana Meckler, teacher by day, Jana Nyberg, jazz singer by night... and the current plight of the teaching profession - a story on Minnesota Public Radio:
St. Paul, Minn. — It's a nerve-wracking time of year for out-of-work teachers in Minnesota.
Schools that lay off teachers in the spring usually hire some back in late summer as they get a better idea of how many students they'll have and how their budgets look. The prospect of even a few hires has applicants chomping at the bit. But school district officials say the job market has been especially tight for teachers.
Jana Meckler spent the spring teaching music to youngsters at Little Canada Elementary.
Before the school year ended, a normal day started with teaching youngsters the song they were to perform for the big year-end assembly.
A substitute teacher, mostly for Roseville schools, Meckler hopes to find a permanent job soon. She's applied for several music teaching jobs around the Twin Cities, but to no avail. Competition is fierce.
"At minimum, right now I would say there are probably 300 applicants for every opening," she said. more
Watch videos from our Summer 2010 Midwest Tour - click here
While you catching up on the latest news, why not listen to some of our music?
WE MOVED to the TWIN CITIES!
After a stint in Wisconsin's Fox River Valley area (Appleton, Green Bay and Door County), we packed up our stuff and moved to the Twin Cities last September...
Check our calendar (link above) for our upcoming appearances.
And again, make sure you read our blog for up-to-date commentary and more info.
contact information:
agent (Adam): 847-366-7023