Kadi Vija (b. 1985, EST/FIN) has a long background in vocal jazz improvisation and defines herself primarily as a vocal instrumentalist. Vija’s music explores sounds from modernism, jazz and electronics, as well as a deep fascination with rhythmic variety.

Vija channels stories from an unfamiliar language into melodies, sounds and ideas. In her music she aims to find a balance between being out of her comfort zone and feeling comfortable, and to do so with utmost sincerity.
Vija studied in several globally leading institutions, such as the Berklee College of Music, the Sibelius Academy Jazz Department and the Conservatory van Amsterdam. While at these diverse schools she thoroughly explored jazz as an art-form with some of the world’s most eminent musicians.

In addition to many performances in some of the most important jazz festivals in Finland and several prominent jazz competitions around Europe Vija’s most active band Kadi Quartet released their debut album Stories with the great saxophonist Greg Osby’s record label Inner Circle Music. Vija’s recent project includes a young Canadian pianist Lucas Dann. The duo released their debut album Ugly Beauty as the celebration of Thelonious Monks 100 year anniversary.