Jara Jazz | A performance you will remember

Discover the surprising and playful universe of Jara, where jazz classics thrive

🔥 SOON! (SEPTEMBER 17): ALBUM ‘9 + 1 = 10’

The ultimate breakup song (ft. Raymond van het Groenewoud) based on Thelonious Monk’s classic ‘Well, you needn’t’

French female version of ‘I wanna be like you’ (King Louie’s song from the movie ‘The Jungle Book’)

Herbie Hancock’s legendary jazz-funk instrumental, with subtle storytelling about adapting oneself (like a chameleon)

A reinterpretation of W.C. Handy’s 1914 classic: from tragedy to triumph – a woman rewrites her destiny

Cover of a unique Christmas single: not too sweet, but playful, and funny

An exotic Dutch version of ‘Caravan’ by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol, inspired by a romantic journey through Egypt

Old school song ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’ in French – about conformity, following fashion, trends, hypes… (with video clip)

A call for Optimism: Dutch version of ‘Feeling good’ (made famous by Nina Simone and Muse)

A tribute to cabaret and cabaret artist Liza Minnelli : ‘Mein Herr’ from the movie ‘Cabaret’ in Dutch

Singer Jara releases Valentine's bouquet in French

One year ago Jara made her debut – alongside Raymond van het Groenewoud – with ‘Hallelujah, ik hou zo van jou’. The single was popular and was played on Radio 2 for several months. The rest of her EP was often heard on Radio 2 The Rat Pack.

Now, one year later, she switched the Dutch language for the French. When asked why, she answers: “It’s the language of love, French is… sexy”.

Rendezvous on February 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th. Four days in a row she’ll release a new single, in honor of Valentine’s Day. You can listen to these love songs on multiple channels including Spotify:

Bio

Jara (dʒara) is a pianist-singer whose mission is to make jazz accessible.

She brings jazz classics to life by giving them a surprisingly personal and playful touch.

Journey

Her artistic journey began with drama, dance, and music classes, followed by studies in cabaret at Studio Herman Teirlinck in Antwerp.

Her strong stage presence is now a hallmark of her performances.

Moving from theater and teaching drama at the Conservatory in Bruges to existentialism and traveling the world, Jara found her way to jazz.

Going jazz

Her passion for jazz was sparked under the guidance of pianist Bas Bulteel and bassist Joshua Dellaert.

Their mentorship has influenced her deeply and brought her musical calling to fruition.

First steps

In 2022 and 2023, she crisscrossed Flanders, Belgium, performing in jazz cafés and clubs.

She then recorded two EPs with double bassist Bart De Nolf, drummer Toni Vitacolonna, and singer Raymond van het Groenewoud, that were well received on Radio 1, Radio 2, The Rat Pack and local radios.

Collaboration

Jara collaborated with internationally renowned producer Patrick Hamilton of The Globe Recording Studios for her EPs in Dutch and French, that were released around Valentine’s Day 2024 and 2025.

9 + 1 = 10

Currently she is devoting herself to her new album, 9 + 1 = 10, with the same playfulness and passion that characterizes her music, releasing the singles one by one.

This time, in addition to vocals and piano, she takes care of all the extra instrumentation and the production of the album. For the 7th single of the album – ‘Habille-toi pour le Ritz’ – she also made a video clip.