

Ottawa Jazz Festival 2025
Nubya Garcia
Sun, Jun 29, 2025
Nubya Garcia is a London-born saxophonist, composer, and bandleader whose genre-blending sound defies classification. Drawing from jazz, classical, dub, R&B, and beyond, her music is a testament to fearless exploration. Her 2020 debut Source earned critical acclaim, a Mercury Prize nomination, and a spot on the UK charts, while her 2024 follow-up Odyssey showcases her mastery of orchestral arrangements fused with groove-driven jazz. Garcia has toured globally, supporting acts like Khruangbin and headlining major festivals, including Glastonbury and Newport Jazz. Beyond performance, her compositions have been featured in Ted Lasso, Atlanta, and Fortnite, and she has collaborated with brands like Burberry, Paul Smith, and Fossil.