Swedish soprano saxophonist and singer Nanna Carling has become widely recognised in just a few years 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 delivers the musical traditions of jazz to both new fans and long-time enthusiasts. Through her passionate live performances and a strong social media presence, Nanna has built a multi-thousand-strong global fanbase.
Nanna Carling's second album ‘Melodies for Two’ was released on Valentine's Day 2025, marking a new milestone for Nanna as a composer and performer. The album, written by Nanna herself, is an intimate story about the different stages of falling in love. 2025 will therefore be another year of intensive touring, as Nanna and her fellow musicians in the Nanna Carling Swingband will play around Sweden and Europe. Tour schedule and info
“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)
The last few years have been brilliant for Nanna, with up to 200 successful live performances in Sweden, Denmark, France, the Netherlands and elsewhere. In addition to jazz clubs and jazz festivals such as Gothenburg Jazz Festival (SE, headline 2024), Riverboat Jazz Festival (DK), Jazzboz (NL) and Zlota Tarka Old Jazz Meeting (PL), she has also played on summer stages, steamboats, sing-along evenings, castles and in pride contexts, etc. Nanna has also been seen on TV and as a guest on other bands' tours. She has been praised for her charismatic and energetic stage presence and at times there have been full houses, standing ovations and thunderous cheers.
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, with notable examples such as Rock That Swing Festival (Munich, DE), The Opera House (Tel Aviv, IL), SEOUL lindyfest (Seoul, KR) and Big Bang Swing (Bangkok, TH).
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)
"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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