Bio
Estonian Mingo Rajandi is a composer, double bass player, leader of various ensembles and initiator of interdisciplinary projects. She boldly seeks common ground between refined compositions and improvisation, crossing genre boundaries and experimenting with different art forms. In her works Mingo blends jazz with contemporary music and draws inspiration from socially critical texts and poetry. Her latest project is “Werewolves” premiered at Jazzkaar festival in 2024 and was released as an album in March 2025.
Mingo Rajandi’s ensemble features some of Estonia’s finest musicians, each with their unique style. Together, they bring Mingo Rajandi’s compositions to life just as the composer envisioned. The music of this ensemble delves into the paradoxes of life, featuring dark, warm, and deep tones. Cinematic soundscapes are crafted by seamlessly blending together acoustic and electronic elements. The music creates a rich tapestry of shifting tones, with abrupt and unexpected transitions alongside carefully built crescendos. It encompasses beautiful melodies, ecstatic improvisations, minimalist ambience, freeform improvisation, unsettling dissonances, and pure simple beauty.
“Lady Sapiens” is another current project which is inspired by the book “Lady Sapiens” by Thomas Cirotteau, Jennifer Kerner and Eric Pincas. It is co-commissioned by Ha Concerts, Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and Jazzkaar Festival. The piece features Berlinde Deman in tuba, and double bassists Elsa Bergman and Beate Wiesinger.
MINGO RAJANDI’S ENSEMBLE:
Mingo Rajandi – double bass
Erki Pärnoja – guitars, electronics
Tobias Tammearu – saxophone, electronics
Andres Kaljuste – viola
Martin Peterman – drums, electronics
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