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Bio
Maja Jaku is an acclaimed jazz and soul vocalist, composer, and respected university professor whose voice and artistry transcend cultural and musical boundaries. In 1991, she passed the fiercely competitive entrance exam for the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, where she studied under jazz legends Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy, Andy Bey, and Jay Clayton. These formative years shaped her singular style — a sound rooted in emotional honesty, fearless improvisation, and technical brilliance. Since then, Maja has released several acclaimed albums, collaborated with world-class musicians, and performed across Europe and internationally. In addition to her career as a performer, she is a respected educator at Jam Music Lab University in Vienna, where she mentors the next generation of vocalists. Maja’s artistry has been described as courageous, poetic, and transcendent — a singular voice in contemporary jazz.

Latest Release
Basic Info
Titel: Blessed & Bewitched
Label: Origin Records (USA)
Publicity Firm: Jim Eigo – Jazz Promo Services (JPS)
Recorded: February 19–20, 2025
Released: October 17th 2015
Studio: The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, New York
Produced by: Maja Jaku & Adrian Varady
Mixed & Mastered by: Vlado Dzihan — Milkshop Mastering, Vienna
Photo: Seva Mazurika
Cover Design & Layout: John Bishop
Personnel
Maja Jaku — vocals
Michael Rodriguez — trumpet
Alan Bartuš — piano
Dezron Douglas — bass
Johnathan Blake — drums
Adrian Varady — drums/percussion (track 3)
Track List
1. The Witch – 7:05
2. I’m a Queen – 7:28
3. Lonely Little Fox – 4:50
4. Blessing Will Come – 7:02
5. Never Let Me Go – 5:25
6. Rituals – 3:54
7. Everything Must Change – 5:00
Audio Examples
The Witch
Blessing Will Come
Press Quotes
European jazz icon Maja Jaku steps confidently onto the American jazz stage.
Skope Magazine A bold statement of authenticity, vulnerability, and uncompromising artistry.
Jazz Journal (London) Best jazz and jazz-pop record.
Jazz Blues EU Powerful yet nuanced… impossible to ignore.
JazzViews (UK) Time well spent for jazz fans, Blessed & Bewitched is a resounding success. (5 star rating)
Amazon Soulful grace and raw honesty.
Otmar Klammer Nice, especially on standards like ‘Never Let Me Go. (B+ 3stars)
Tom Hull Power, magic, depth, and a striking emotional range.
JazzViews (UK)
Videos
Infos
Website: majajaku.net
Booking: maja.jaku1111@gmail.com


