There’s nothing like going to the theater, especially when the venue offers comfort, beauty and first-rate quality artists like Gunhild Carling. Swedish native Carling is a superstar who keeps serenading audiences all around the world, singing her favorite swing jazz standards. Performing with a big band, Carling’s shows are multifaceted, with her playing multiple instruments, juggling, and even tap dancing.

Carling is a distinguished guest of the Tucson Jazz Festival, which features a rich tapestry of jazz music. Her upcoming show being held January 25 at the iconic Fox Tucson Theatre, is a one-of-a-kind, can’t miss, making memories event.

San Franciso, California.

Energetic! A jazz musician who dances, sings and plays a lot of instruments. I travel with a big band, and I strive to have a warm, friendly and humoristic approach that fills the room and connects with audiences.

I have a big band show with strings, and I just came out with a new big band album with original music. We will be playing that at the Fox. The name of the album is “Jazz is my Lifestyle,” and it has 11 songs on it.

I grew up in a musical family where everyone was playing all the time. It was like a sport to me when I was young. I discovered that I had good timing for swing music.

I’ve had some hits that went viral on YouTube and Facebook. Social media has been my biggest platform. My most popular song was “Bagpipe Blues.” Then I performed with my Carling Big Band for the King of Sweden. I was also a contestant on Sweden’s Dancing with the Stars.

I’m not a typical famous celebrity, but they also open up a spot for an up-and-coming star, so I had a chance to dance as a star on the show. They gave me a lot of support, and I made it to third place. After that, I was invited to appear on a lot of these shows, like Fear Factor, Sweden’s Got Talent, and America’s Got Talent.

My father was a jazz musician, and he got me interested in jazz. I love jazz and listen to it every evening. My favorites are the classics—Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Count Basie.

It’s a very unique show with a lot of high energy and fun music. I play music and I sing. I also will riff on three trumpets at the same time. I like Roland Kirk, and he played a lot of saxophones at the same time, so I was thinking I could do that in the finale with trumpets.

Yes, because I paint in art deco style. I will have CD’s, posters and postcards for sale.

Seafood. Shrimp and grits.

New Orleans. I also love Tucson and have many friends there. My first show in the U.S. was at the Fox Tucson Theatre in 2016.

I was performing with the Count Basie Band, a show with thousands of people. The floor was slippery, and when I was tapdancing I fell. I wasn’t hurt, and I immediately got up again, but it was definitely embarrassing.

I spend time with my family, and I paint.

My trumpet. I have a Selmer from 1957. It’s a magic horn. It’s antique and has a great tone.

Two books. Hear Me Talking to Ya, by Nat Shapiro and Nat Hentoff, about jazz musicians’ lives. Also Metamorphoses by Ovid. My favorite genre is poetry.

Of course, as a nice person, and a good musician. I also hope I’ve inspired other musicians to feel confident and to achieve their career goals.

I’ve been playing a lot with my kids, so I livestream with them every Sunday on my YouTube channel. Additionally, I have a radio show on my channels on Saturdays and Sundays.

Every show is a once in a lifetime experience. I want to include the audience, so they are not just listening, they are transported into a Gatsby party. I love my audience, and I’m going to give everything to them.