Nicole Johänntgen is a saxophonist and composer. She has established herself internationally as an energetic soloist and is booked for festivals worldwide. In 2013 Johänntgen founded the pioneering project SOFIA - Support Of Female Improvising Artists, which aims to help improvising musicians to establish themselves internationally in the complex music business of today. She is committed to supporting young talent and in 2015 she founded the Kids Jazz Club, which offers children an easy introduction to the world of improvisation. Nicole Johänntgen has received several awards and has lived in Switzerland since 2005.