Mina Nystad

With a smoky voice and heartfelt songs, Mina Nystad bridges jazz tradition and modern soul. She blends jazz and folk into heartfelt stories—tender yet forceful, intimate yet expansive.
Personnel:
Mina Nystad - Voice & Piano
Pavle Zvekic - Piano
Nick Isherwood - Acoustic Bass
Cristian Acevedo - Drums
Guest-performer:(featuring Coy Simmons - Alto sax)
NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.

Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!

BIO:
Mina Nystad is a vocalist, composer, singer-songwriter and pianist from the south-east of Norway. She released her 10-track debut-album in June, 2024, which in the words of composer Chris Johnson is “tender, yet forceful; intimate, yet expansive. Mina’s smoky, agile voice firmly places her music within the jazz tradition, yet she imbues it with modern soul elements.”

Mina’s music embodies heartfelt and honest storytelling. Blending jazz, singer/songwriter and folk influences, she draws inspiration from the Great American Songbook and the old soul, folk and pop classics to contemporary jazz. A recent graduate and scholarship recipient of Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory, Mina holds degrees in jazz composition and jazz vocal performance. Over the last few years, she has played her original music in Boston and New York, several festivals and venues in Norway, such as the Kongsberg Jazz festival and Hagefestivalen – as well as opened for and played with notable Norwegian artists such as Mathias Eick, Sondre Lerche, Silya and Silje Nergaard.

Mina is bringing her band of cherished friends and musicians to the Monkfish. Look forward to a unique listening experience, featuring an array of original music, arrangements of some of Mina’s favorite songs and jazz standards, as well as interpretations of Norwegian traditional songs.

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