Raised in a home where jazz echoed through every room, Nina Feldgrill didn’t have to go looking for music — it found her first. The daughter of a jazz musician, she grew up surrounded by rehearsals and improvisation. Today, the Austrian bassist is part of a new generation shaping jazz.

In her work, from teaching to composing, Nina lets the genre evolve alongside her. Her debut album, Wind’s Whispers, blends tradition with experimentation, featuring multiple ensembles and influences that range from fusion to funk. In this audio portrait, Nina opens up about early inspiration, self-expression, and the creative freedom that jazz offers. For her, the genre isn’t about preserving the past. It‘s about making it her own.