School of Music Visiting Artist
JIJI is an adventurous artist known for her virtuosic performances that feature a diverse selection of music, ranging from traditional and contemporary classical to free improvisation, played on both acoustic and electric guitar. Through her impeccable musicianship, compelling stage presence, and constant premieres of new musical works, JIJI’s intriguing programming solidifies her reputation as THE 21st century guitarist.
Following the success of her EP recording, Underglow, JIJI is currently working on recording her new project, UNBOUND, which features commissioned music written specifically for her. As a passionate advocate of new music, JIJI has premiered works by numerous emerging composers including Gabriella Smith, Krists Auznieks, Gulli Björnsson, Natalie Dietterich, Hillary Purrington, Evan Chapman, Molly Joyce, and Paul Lansky. In 2019 alone, she premiered four new solo works and a concerto. Dedicated to commissioning new musical works, JIJI was granted a BMI commissioning fund.
JIJI also performs her own compositions, incorporating electronic media and acoustic music. Her music is influenced by her regular activities as a DJ, highlighting the electronic dance styles of happy hardcore and Berlin experimental electronica. Her recent project NIGHT+DAY is to incorporate these two artistic personas; performing concertos with orchestras and followed by a DJ set.
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