Soprano saxophonist and singer Nanna Carling is one of the brightest new stars in traditional jazz. In just a few years, she has become widely known for her energetic stage presence, crystal-clear musicality and sparkling charisma. Inspired by icons such as Sidney Bechet, Billie Holiday and Johnny Hodges, Nanna stylishly and passionately delivers the musical traditions of jazz to new fans and long-time enthusiasts alike.
2025 has been another busy year for Nanna Carling, with her second full-length album (her first consisting of original music), intensive touring in both Sweden and internationally, and participation as a musician in the new Swedish Netflix series The Force, which premiered during the year. In addition, Nanna graced the cover of the renowned British music magazine The Jazz Rag (UK), which also published a lengthy feature on her career, musical journey and unique expression.
“The festival was a huge success and Nanna and the rest of the band were a big part of that success. [...] People are still talking about Nanna and their performances.” – Bas Mennes, programmeur Jazzboz (NL)
In just a few years, Nanna Carling has given well over two hundred acclaimed concert performances, both in Sweden and internationally. In addition to major festivals such as the Gothenburg Jazz Festival (headline 2024), Birmingham Jazz Festival (UK), Edinburgh Jazz Festival (UK), Riverboat Jazz Festival (DK), Tønder Festival (DK), Jazzboz (NL), Jazz Festival Enkhuizen (NL) and Zlota Tarka Old Jazz Meeting (PL), she has also played at summer venues, on steamboats, at sing-along evenings, in castles and at Pride events, among other places, and has accompanied other bands on tour as a guest performer. Her lively live performances, combined with a strong social media presence, have earned her a fan base of thousands around the world.
Born in 1997, Nanna stands out as a unique talent and rising star in traditional jazz. She already has a long and wide experience on stage and has played on jazz stages in all corners of the world.
Current projects
Nanna Carling Swing Band
The Carling Sisters
Discography & reviews
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Melodies for Two (The End Records, 2025)
That's a Plenty (Solters Records, 2022)
"It’s the first Saturday of the Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival and the word is, ‘You must hear Nanna Carling’. [...] Her first
time in the UK made quite an impression, both in Edinburgh and in Birmingham and there’s no doubt we’ll see her back before long." – Ron Simson, The Jazz Rag (issue 187, autumn 2025)
"Her new album showcases her evolution as a vocalist, composer, and soprano saxophonist and represents her breakthrough onto the world stage. Melodies For Two will appeal to both traditional jazz aficionados and a broader jazz audience, and as always it thrills me to say that. [...] Romantic, warm, and skillfully crafted, Melodies For Two is a delightful listen that cements her as a rising star in the jazz world." – Joe Bebco, The Syncopated Times
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