“…she delivered a beautiful array of pieces that gorgeously framed her clear tone, understated phrasing and knack for memorable melodies. But more deeply, Arta created a meditation on light, in its natural form certainly, but also in its spiritual and human capacity.”                                                                                                                                             (Hot House Jazz Guide- Seton Hawkins)

“In her music, you can hear warmth, gratitude, and compassion, as well as crystal-clear intention and focus.                                                                                                         (Jazz Speaks by Noah Fishman)

“She is a beauty on stage, but in a very natural way, honest and playful – totally into the music; – let’s call her Arta Sunshine Jēkabsone.”                                                                 (Montreux Jazz Shure Voice Competition diaries by Sabine Kühlich)

“Those that hear her cannot forget her immensely positive energy and refined mastery of craft that is truly one of a kind.”                                                                                                     (Multi-instrumentalist, gamer, and composer Jasper Dütz)

“Arta Jēkabsone is a voice that will soothe any pain or suffering. She is the guardian and embassador of light, love and peace. Yet, she still can bedazzle you with complex, but not overwhelming lines and melodies, and she freely takes command of harmony and rhythm.” (Composer and pianists Edgars Cīrulis)

“Arta: daudzsološa, ar savu radošo domu … darbu un uzņēmību … kā putniņš veidojas par lakstīgalu… Artas radošā laboratorija – komanda ar patiesi radošiem un kompetentiem jaunas paaudzes mūziķiem. Es ar nedalītu interesi noklausījos visus brīnumus un pavērsienus prasmīgu mūziķu rokās un domās – ne katram gadās novākt tādu uzticamu radošu vienību. Mēs gaidām vēl! Saulaina (neviltota) būtība un saturisks skatuves tēls.” (Komponists Uģis Prauliņš)

“Gan pēc vizuālā ietērpa, nosaukuma, gan saturiski tas ir vienots māksliniecisks veselums. Dziedātājai, kura ieguvusi lielisku izglītību un turpina mācīties, ir savdabīgi skaista balss, kuras galvenā kvalitāte ir smalks, nesamākslots un intonatīvi precīzs skanējums. Improvizācijas raisa iztēli un atklāj saturu, kurā savijas gaismēnas, saules kristāli, mākoņi, sapņi un atmiņu tēli, tiek uzburtas dažādas redzes un izjūtu gleznas. Tas izklausās viegli, jo Artai piemīt meistarība, kas liek noticēt jaunās dziedātājas neordinārajam talantam. Viņa, būdama arī kompozīciju autore, patiesi izdzied savu dvēseles stāstu. Viņai ir, ko teikt pasaulei, un viņa to dara pārliecinoši.”                                                             (Dzejniece Iveta Šimkus)

Arta Jēkebsone’s music featured on Prague’s Radio Broadcast “Úhel Poslechu”

 

Light: Arta Jēkabsone Speaks 

A look inside The Jazz Gallery:  Interview with Noah Fishman at Jazz Speaks

 

Article about Arta’s Light on Hot House Jazz Guide Magazine:

Musicians Talk Inspirations: Arta Jēkabsone by Seton Hawkins

Voxecstatic: Arta Jēkabsone Quintet “Light”

 

Interview in Latvian National Magazine “Diena” – A view to America

 

Article about Arta’s concert Light on Kandavas  Novada Vēstnesis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arta Jēkabsone Quintet Concert “Light” Tour in Latvia:

Radio Klasika (2018)

Jazz Singer Arta Jēkabsone debut album ” Light” and concerts in Latvia 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arta Jēkabsone Will Be Singing In Her Hometown Arta Jēkabsone in Kandava

Interview on “JAZZin” Electronic Jazz Magazine by Aleksandra Line. Issue Nr.4

«A COLD WINTER DAY THOUGHTS ON A RAINBOW AND A RIVER BY EDGARS CĪRULIS & ARTA JĒKABSONE »

Article “JazzKukko Festival 2018” by Kari Antila

Article  on “JAZZin” Electronic Jazz Magazine by Evilena Protektore. Issue Nr.3

«LIGHT» — MILES DAVIS & IMANTS ZIEDONIS IN ONE ALBUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio Klasika (2018)

Singer’s Arta Jēkabsone debut album “Light” (2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Broadcast Show  “JAZZin Musical Notes”

“Only Women in Jazz”

Radio Klasika (2017)

Jazz life in Latvia in year 2017 and Arta Jēkabsone’s new album ” Light” 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arta Jēkabsone’s “Gaisma” arranged by Jānis Ivušķāns, performed by Emiļa Melngaiļa Mūzikas Vidusskolas Bigband”

Arta Jēkabsone at “Montreux Jazz Academy 2017”

Arta Jekabsone, Jazz ’17, Wins Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition

 

 

 

Interview on Music Magazine” Figaro”  by Guna Blaua (2016)

Montreux Jazz Shure Voice Competition Experience (2016)

ARTA JEKABSONE WINS THE VOICE COMPETITION

Latvian Vocalist Arta Jekabsone Wins 2016 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition

THE 2016 SHURE MONTREUX JAZZ VOICE COMPETITION

“When I was thinking about the concept of what to sing, for me the first condition was: be yourself, I chose the songs where I felt a connection.”

Lepojamies! Latviešu dziedātāja Arta Jēkabsone uzvarējusi prestižā džeza konkursā

Kandavniece Arta Jēkabsone uzvar džeza konkursā Šveicē

Interview on AT-Trade.

Radio Klasika

Montreux Jazz Competition Winner Arta Jēkabsone :Everything is never ending process

Radio Kultūras Rondo

New Latvian Jazz Singer Arta Jēkabsone in Latvia and NYC

Interview on Riga Funk Fest 2014

Jazz Skola Live with Arta Jēkabsone (2014)