Adele Sauros

About me

Basel, Switzerland

Adele Sauros is an active and Finnish versatile saxophonist, composer and bandleader within the European jazz scene. Adele frequently performs as a bandleader and sidewoman with numerous groups such as the Adele Sauros Quartet, Katu Kaiku, JAF Trio, Superposition, Maan Tila and Jonathan Bäckström Quartet to name a few. Sauros has performed throughout Europe in many renowned jazz festivals. Currently Sauros is part of Focusyear Band 2023 in Basel, Switzerland.

Her recordings include: Adele Sauros: I Paint You (Fresh Sound Records 2021), JAF Trio: JAF Trio (We Jazz Records 2020), Superposition: Superposition (We Jazz Records 2020), Katu Kaiku: Luna (Svart Records 2019), Adele Sauros: My Spontaneous Mind (2016), Katu Kaiku: Tokyo / Kuopio (2016) and Adele Sauros Quartet: It’s Who I Am (2014).

Sauros has received numerous grants and rewards and she has earned her Master’s degree in Music at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland.

Cultural background

  • Finland

Band/Ensemble

Values

  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Honesty
  • Learning
  • Meaningful work
  • Self-respect