Two artists are pushing Danish jazz internationally –
right now!
Danish jazz has a
strong profile among jazz lovers internationally. Jazz musicians from Copenhagen
are always out there, somewhere playing; either with there own bands or as
side-men.
2 bands that are
worth highlighting right now is Danish
guitarist Jakob Bro with his forthcoming European tour feat. his new trio with
Thomas Morgan and Jon Christensen. And the Danish/Dutch quartet Træben, who
seems to have captured the world jazz press with storm. These 2 acts are brilliant examples on how
diverse and musically strong the Danish jazz scene really is. Full with talents
and sincere musical personality.
Jakob Bro (gu) on European tour with new trio feat.
Thomas Morgan (bas), Jon Christensen (dr)
Jakob Bro is the leading international jazz player from Denmark. 4 times Music Award winner, part of Tomasz Stanko Quintet and worked with a list of names that is among the most impressive with age only 34. He has been searching to find a new trio format, and finally it seems like he found a new musical home. It began live at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival this summer of 2012, when he performed for the first time live with American Thomas Morgan (bas) and ECM legend Jon Christensen (dr) from Norway.
”It was
possible to forget about time and tempo during the performance, and just focus
on the music unfolding through all the instruments and musicians involved.
"It's not just a bang, as to make the music loud or so. It has to be in a
place musically spoken. And I can do it because I know it falls on fertile
ground with Jakob and Thomas. Playing regularly is not what I want to do. That's
because the music (for me) is not happening there," Christensen also said,
explained his overall approach.”
Impressions from first concert, Copenhagen 8th
July 2012, with Henning Bolte talking to Jon Christensen in , All About jazz
10 cities in 11 days
The Trio is now about to set for their first European
tour bringing them all across europe.
The full schedule is:
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foto by Karolina Zapolska |
European Tour, autumn 2012
15. Oct. Aarhus,
Denmark
Venue: Sunship
16. Oct. Graz,
Austria
Venue: Stockwerke
17. Oct. Bijloke, Gent, Belgium
Venue: Bijloke
18. Oct. Olso, Norway
Venue: Victoria
19. Oct. Helsinki,
Finland
Venue: Kokoteatteri
20. Oct. Vasa,
Finland
Venue: Doopbop Jazz
Club
22. Oct. Bucharest,
Romania
Venue: Anglican
Church (SOLD OUT)
23. Oct. Berlin, Germany
Venue: B – Flat
24. Oct. Sofia,
Bulgaria
Venue: Sofia Live
Club
25 Oct. Bornholm, Denmark
Venue: Muzikhuset
Dutch/Danish quartet Træben is going for the stars.
Jazz Wrap
"Traeben may be Europe's top secret weapon. But with Push, the secret is out. This is a band which should have staying power."
Jazzwrap , Stephan Moore (USA)
"Traeben may be Europe's top secret weapon. But with Push, the secret is out. This is a band which should have staying power."
Jazzwrap , Stephan Moore (USA)
4 guys, 2 from Holland and 2 from Denmark. Jens Larsen (gu),Soren Ballegaard (sax),Haye Jellema (dr),Olaf Meijer (bas).
I met them during Amersfoort Jazz meeting, and since then everything
changed. The energy and focused work
form these guys makes such a difference. Since they released their 2nd album ”Push” they have taken the international press by
storm.
GAFFA, Denmark
4/6
"Some of the best modern contemporary jazz I have heard in a long time."
Ivan Rod (DK)
4/6
"Some of the best modern contemporary jazz I have heard in a long time."
Ivan Rod (DK)
Jazzenzo,
Holland
"TRÆBEN is the epitome of a contemporary jazz band."
Jan Jasper Tamboer (NL)
"TRÆBEN is the epitome of a contemporary jazz band."
Jan Jasper Tamboer (NL)
All About Jazz
"On Push, Traeben is consistently playful, spacious and dynamic."
James Pearse (UK)
"On Push, Traeben is consistently playful, spacious and dynamic."
James Pearse (UK)
Jazzmozaïek
"An album filled with beautiful melodies and a strong lyrical academic undertone"
George Tonla -Briquet, JazzMozaiëk (BE)
"An album filled with beautiful melodies and a strong lyrical academic undertone"
George Tonla -Briquet, JazzMozaiëk (BE)
And the list goes on,
and you can check it here.
From well establish jazz media to bloggers across the globe, Træben’s jazz
vibes seems to capture the hearts of contemporary jazz. Check them out live
soon - maybe even near you. For more
info just visit their website and get into the grooves
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