Anne Sajdera

As a pianist and composer, Anne Sajdera is a creative force whose music encompasses an unusually far-flung array of traditions. With musical roots spanning the globe, she melds American and Brazilian jazz to her training in European classical music, creating an utterly personal sound that’s melodically verdant, harmonically sophisticated and rhythmically compelling. Her first release, Azul (Bijuri Records, 2012) was co-produced by Ray Obiedo and featured a performance from percussion legend Airto Moreira, earning a spot on JAZZIZ Magazines Top Ten Critic’s Poll for 2012. Her second release, New Year (Bijuri Records, 2018), features two composer/instrumentalists from Prague and a guest appearance by the renowned sax player Bob Mintzer. Also produced by Ray Obiedo, it was chosen by Down Beat Magazine for the December 2018 Editor’s Pick list. She has performed in many of the the Bay Area’s most frequented venues including Herbst Theater and SFJAZZ, and a 2020 concert with master violinist Kala Ramnath in Dubai. Sajdera’s newest album, It’s Here (Bijuri Records, 2024), was supported in part by a grant from Intermusic SF and features stellar performances from some of the finest jazz musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area, along with the fiery Czech horn duo from her 2018 release.

“...compelling, melodious compositions” - Bobby Reed, DownBeat Magazine

“What Sajdera builds with [her] masterful technique...is sturdy post-bop constructs.” - Suzanna Lorge, DownBeat Magazine