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Maja Jaku

Born: October 24, 1971

Maja Jakupovic, known artistically as Maja Jaku, is an internationally acclaimed jazz and soul vocalist, composer, bandleader, and distinguished university professor. With a voice described as cinematic, fearless, and deeply truthful, she is regarded as one of Europe’s most compelling contemporary jazz artists—an expressive storyteller whose artistry transcends cultural and musical boundaries.

Born on October 24 in Kosovo into a family rich in artistic tradition, Maja’s extraordinary talent revealed itself early. By the age of seven, she was already winning music festival awards, and at fourteen she formed her first band. At eighteen, during the Yugoslav wars, she made a courageous and life-defining decision to travel alone to Austria to pursue her calling in jazz.

Ken Peplowski, Linda Oh, Phil Woods, Maja Jaku and Jacob Wutzke

by Joe Dimino
February 22, 2026

From the pulse and precision of Montreal-based modern drummer Jacob Wutzke, we launch into the 946th episode of Neon Jazz, featuring standout cuts from his stellar 2025 album Pedalling Falsehoods. From there, we turn up the heat with the electrifying force of Buddy Rich, spotlighting fire from his 2022 live release Sound of Fury--a blazing reminder ...

Charlie Apicella, Jazz Sabbath, Mark Christian Miller, Melissa Aldana and more

by Benjamin Boddie
February 18, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Baltimore Jazz Collective, Charlie Apicella, Jazz Sabbath, Mark Christian Miller, Melissa Aldana, James Fernando, Julian Lage, Betty Bryant, Gregory Groover Jr., NOLA Resistance Quintet, Joel Ross, Dave Wilson Quartet, Joe Magnarelli, Roderick Harper, Sean Mason, Rick Roe, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Chris Rottmayer, Alexa Tarantino, Stephen Philip Harvey, Robert Glasper, Ron ...

Martin Wind, Dimitri Nassar, Toninato & Thiessen, Tigran Hamasyan

by Cheryl K.
February 16, 2026

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, pianist Lucian Ban, reed player John Surman, and violist Mat Maneri; bassist Martin Wind; vocalist Maja Jaku; pianists Wajdi Cherif, Dimitri Nassar, and Tigran Hamasyan; saxophonist Ida Toninato and violist Jennifer Thiessen; and drummer Ryan Scott.Playlist John Carter “Moon Waltz" from Dance of the ...

Naoya Obura, Julian lage, Betty Bryant, Alexa Tarantino and more

by Benjamin Boddie
January 29, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Ian Dogole, Naoya Ogura, Julian Lage, Betty Bryant, Joe Magnarelli, Alexa Tarantino, Umoja, Kenny Barron, Dave Wilson, Scott Routenberg, Gregory Groover Jr., Michael Dease, Scott Silbert, Tobin Mueller, Anthony Stanco, Grant Stewart, Harold Lopez--Nussa, Stevie Holland, Sacha Boutros, Kelsey Mines, Noah Preminger, Steve Houghton, Joe Elefante,Peter Paulsen, Angela Verbrugge, Roderick ...

Dave Stryker, Michael Dease, Mattias Svensson, Roderick Harper and more

by Benjamin Boddie
January 22, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Dave Stryker, Michael Dease, Mattias Svensson, Roderick Harper, Eddie Allen & Push, Paul Ricci, Kate Olson, Steve Berndt, Vance Thompson, Vancouver Jazz Orchestra, Peter Furlan, Gil Livni, Lisa Hilton, Brandon Sanders, Charlie Porter, Enoch Smith Jr., Leslie Odom, Jr., Maja Jaku, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Affinity Trio, Gregory Groover Jr., Johnathan ...

Lisa Hilton, Gregory Groover Jr., Noah Preminger, David Murray and more

by Benjamin Boddie
January 15, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Lisa Hilton, Gregory Groover Jr.,Noah Preminger, David Murray, Chris Fagan, The Afro--Caribbean Jazz Collective, Paul Colombo Group, Steve Berndt, Peter Paulsen Turksheadknot Quintet, Milan Verbist, The Flying Horse Big Band, Ted Rosenthal, Brandon Suarez, Sacha Boutros, Josie Falbo, James Suggs, Rick Roe, Kenny Barron, Aretha Tillotson, Baltimore Jazz Collective, David ...

Aaron Parks, Nat Adderley Jr., Houston Person, Jerry Weldon and more

by Benjamin Boddie
January 8, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Brandon Sanders, Aaron Parks, James Suggs, Kenny Barron, Scott Silbert, Enoch Smith Jr., Lafayette Harris Jr., Angela Verbrugge, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Andy Nevala, Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Anthony Stanco, David Sneider, Thom Rotella, Christian McBride, Birdland Big Band, Steven Oquendo, Caelan Cardello, Susan Krebs, Jamile, George Coleman, Jerry Weldon, ...

Blessed & Bewitched

By Maja Jaku

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: The Witch; I’m a Queen; Lonely Little Fox; Blessing Will Come; Never Let Me Go; Rituals; Everything Must Change.

Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco and more

by Benjamin Boddie
November 27, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Andy Nevala, Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr. Trio, Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco, David Sneider, Thom Rotella, Christian McBride, Brandon Sanders, Birdland Big Band, Randy Napoleon, Nicholas Payton, Jason Forsythe, Maja Jaku, Eric Alexander, Mike Clark, Tom Cohen, Ledisi, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Ted Rosenthal, Linda Dachtyl, Neal Miner, Carmen Bradford, Michael ...