Annika Skoogh is an independent multilingual jazz and latin vocalist based in Devon, UK known for her natural talent, impeccable pitch and eclectic song choices.
Born in South America and raised in Sweden, Annika is a highly versatile and celebrated jazz vocalist who brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances.
Annika leads several ensembles with many sold out performances under her belt and has been on the jazz scene for over fourteen years and has in that time played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals, recorded a few jazz albums, performed in Sweden, appeared on BBC Spotlight and played alongside world-class musicians including Buster Cooper and Art Barton former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the late legendary Kathy Stobart.
“…She has a very fine voice and knows how to enhance it to its full quality. She’s a wow!” Marlborough International Jazz Festival
“A singular vocalist capable of both power and sweetness…” St Ives Jazz Club
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“…Annika has a very fine voice and knows how to enhance it to its full quality. She’s a wow!”
– Nicholas Fogg MBE, Director of the Marlborough International Jazz Festival
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“A singular vocalist capable of both power and sweetness, sympathetically accompanied by a skilful trio.”
– St Ives Jazz Club
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Born in South America and raised in Sweden, Annika is a highly celebrated multilingual jazz vocalist and song writer with a natural talent who lives in Devon, UK. “…She has a very fine voice and knows how to enhance it to its full quality. She’s a wow!” Marlborough International Jazz Festival
She brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances and is a firm favourite on the jazz scene here in the South West.
In 2017, Annika recorded her debut album, Waters of March with her band A.S.Q. (featuring Matt Carter, Al Swainger and Coach York) which was released the following year in 2018 to much acclaim.
She recently appeared on BBC Spotlight as part of the Fowey Literature and Art Festival (May 2019) and has performed alongside world-class musicians, including:
Buster Cooper and Art Barton (Buddy Rich, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen), former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and the late legendary Kathy Stobart (Art Pepper and Humphrey Lyttelton). Annika has also performed for MP Ben Bradshaw at his birthday party by special request.
Annika has played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals, including: Cheltenham Jazz Festival, The London International Duke Ellington Festival, The Marlborough International Jazz Festival and The Bristol Harbour Festival.
Annika appears regularly with her different ensembles at all the main local jazz festivals; Teignmouth, Bude, Jazz Jurassica Lyme Regis, Exmouth, Dartmouth and Ocean City Jazz & Blues Plymouth, as well as many other festivals and jazz clubs throughout the Southwest and beyond.
“What amazing voice and quality jazz that deserves international fame”
– CiCCiC Art Centre
