Kaisa Mäensivu — double bassist, composer, bandleader

Kaisa Mäensivu is a Finnish jazz bassist and composer who splits her time between Helsinki and New York City. Leading the ensemble Kaisa’s Machine, she has garnered international acclaim for her ability to merge Nordic sensibilities with the raw energy of modern jazz. Her work explores themes of identity, belonging, and the physical resonance of the double bass, making her a vital voice in the contemporary jazz world.