Anka Koziel

Anka Koziel is a versatile vocalist, composer, arranger, and educator based in the Netherlands. Known for her innovative approach to singing, Anka blends jazz improvisation, world music, and an array of vocal techniques to craft captivating soundscapes. Her voice knows no boundaries, as she explores and incorporates any sound she can produce, constantly pushing creative limits. As an educator, she shares her expertise at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, where she teaches jazz voice, odd meter combo, and jazz choir. Additionally, Anka is an authorised Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) teacher, guiding aspiring vocalists to explore their fullest potential. 

In recent years, she has immersed herself in research on timing and rhythm, with a particular focus on how odd meters can enhance one's sense of swing.

Koziel's musical journey began at a young age, when she explored a variety of instruments—guitar, vibraphone, flute, piano, and percussion—performing in different bands. However, it wasn’t until early adulthood that the idea of pursuing music as a career truly crystallized.

Throughout her career, Koziel has collaborated with numerous renowned jazz musicians, including Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Jesse van Ruller, and Eric Vloeimans, to name just a few. She has also participated in a wide array of stylistically diverse projects, ranging from contemporary music and gospel to blues, country-western, salsa (with Nueva Manteca), and a fusion of world music and jazz (with THEO - The Hague Ethospheric Orchestra).