Nora Kamm is a German saxophonist, singer, composer and bandleader, based in Paris. As a recording and touring musician she has collaborated with artists such as Michel Benita, Manu Dibango, Andy Sheppard, Cheick Tidiane Seck, Mariana Ramos, Paco Séry, Vincent Peirani…
Nora has released two albums with her former band Dreisam which have been highly rated by major French press, radio and television, such as Jazz Magazine (Révélation), FIP Radio (Album of the Week), France TV and TéléMatin. For six years with this band, Nora performed more than 200 concerts in France and Europe. She won the Selmer Soloist Prize at the Tremplin Jeunes Talents in 2014.
Working with many musicians of West African origins since her arrival in Paris in 2018, Nora is driven by these influences and created an entirely new repertoire, a fresh mix between Jazz, Afro and Fusion music.
Her new album ONE was released on January 27th, 2023. Nguyên Lê on guitar, Paco Sery on drums/percussion, Salimata "Tina" Traoré on vocals and Cheikh Diallo on Kora are special guests on this album. Nora plays saxophones, flute, and includes singing on this record.
The strive for connection - with oneself and others - is the essence of art and life.
