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BIOGRAPHY

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Marina Iten is a Swiss saxophonist and composer.
She began playing saxophone at the age of 10 and later developed an interest in jazz through her studies with Mark Hauser.

In 2022, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Jazz at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) with Christoph Grab and is currently pursuing her Master in Performance at ZHdK. In 2024, she was awarded the Kulturförderpreis Horgen.

Based in Zürich, Marina is the bandleader and composer of the band m.o.r.i and performs with various groups including Driftwood Quartet, LAYENA, Savri, Fendika & K-Sanchis, and RH-Collective.

Alongside her music career, Marina is a co-founder of the organization NOIIS, which is dedicated to supporting and promoting emerging artists. Through NOIIS, she curates concert series and small festivals in Zurich, featuring both Swiss and international musicians.

© 2024 Marina Iten

Fotos by Nils Mehr, Palma Fiacco

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