Stella Polaris "The X" - yes the 10th compilation from the biggest chillout festival in the world

Stella Polaris - The X

Exclusive tracks + remixes

Out on CD + download + stream world-wide 04th August 2014

with music from 

Days of May - Grand National - Phil Collins - T.O.M. And His Computer -

Max Sedgley - Level 42 - Rumpistol feat. Indians - Robbie Williams –

Culture Club - Grand National - David Bowie - Level 42 and more

The people behind the biggest chill-out event in the world from Copenhagen brings you the finest chill-out & downtempo compilation from the capital up north.14 exclusive new tunes and special ”Stella Polaris Remixes” especially selected for best free summer events across Denmark during july and august. In 2 weeks Stella Polaris is coming to 5 cities and playing for more than 100.000 chillin souls and music lovers. 

Check schedule for the 5 cities here: full 2014 line-up:

As the end of the summer kicks in in the heart of the Scandinavian soul, Stella Polaris is bringing free music events across the country with an packed line-up of more than 20 djs and live acts. Music from the various genres and always a blend of both big international names. In the past we had Moby, LTJ Bukem, Nick Warren, Groove Armada, Tom Middleton, Evan Pearson, Leftfield amo. who performed along local stars like Lulu Rouge, Trentemøller, Opiate, Stella Polaris Allstars, Nicka resident Dj and most loveable host Kalle B+ many more. Always a electric mix of styles, moods and surprises. In the capital 30.000 are visting the park for a all-day music event, and with 4 more cities, Stella Polaris will be joined by more than 100.00 people being lazy in the sun.

The compilations in the past have always been a tasteful selection of electronic music. Introducing new names along special dedicated ”Stella Polaris” remixes. Especially the Stella Polaris Remixes have introduced the vibes of Stella Polaris to a bigger international audience who might never have been in Denmark, but like good music. Artists like Forster The People, Tracy Thorn, Moby, Laid back, Spooky, Trentemøller, Choir Of Young Believers, Lulu Rouge, Groove Armanda have all dedicated remixes to the festival. And this year we have special ”Stella Polaris remixes” with Phil Collins, Culture Club, Level 42 and Grand National on the set list. Mixed with a fabulous and lush set of tracks that will keep you warm and gently shine like the long summer nights of Scandinavia... Remember, we stay up late and have short nights during summer with blessed sunsets and rises..

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The full track-list of "The X" is:

Days of May - You and I

Ashibah - Game Over - Stella Polaris Remix

Grand National - Talk Amongst Yourselves - Leo Ryan's Stella Polaris Remix

Phil Collins - The Roof Is Leaking - Nicka’s Stella Polaris Interpretation

Nantes - Unsatisfy - T.O.M. And His Computer's Stella Polaris Remix

Max Sedgley - Slowly - Santiga's Stella Polaris Remix

Myke Terry - Come As You Are

Level 42 - The Sun Goes Down - Asle, Pete Gooding & Nicka on a Stella Polaris mission

David Bowie - Love Is Lost - Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for the DFA

Mads Björn - I Have Nothing To Say (feat. Rick Astley) - Cemetary's Stella Polaris Remix

Rumpistol feat. Indians - Drifting With The Water

Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me – Bue & ILLs Stella Polaris

August – Proud

Robbie Williams - Feel - Nicka & Asle's Sensitive Stella Polaris Remix

Join the jazz festival with new releases, stars, surprises and fantastic summer nights

It's Festival season in Copenhagen now. As the Roskilde Festival kicks in today with opening act Outcast today the 03^rd, the Copenhagen Jazz Festival starts tomorrow on the 4^th. And along the Cph Festival there is also The Summer Jazz Festival in Valby beginning this friday the 4^th July.

The line-up this year at Copenhagen Festival is as always a fantastic mix of classic and news. International and Danish jazz melting together making the city one big music stage of exciting sounds, vibes, grooves and jams.

Here from PG Special Agent most artist are out playing and the most easy way to find the dates is looking through the massive programming here:

Copenhagen Jazz Festival 

Summer Jazz Festival (Valby & Frederiksberg)

There are many many highlights so its just about getting out there and feel the music.

I have a few recommendations here for you with new and established talents from the Copenhagen jazz scene.

Thomas Maintz + Aron Parks 05 July

Danish guitarist Thomas Maintz will be releasing new album ”Present” feat. bassist Scott Colley and drummer Johnathan Blake. Since the highly acclaimed debut ”This is The Color” the expectations for the followup album is high. I already had a close listen, and I think that Maintz has come up with an even stronger album. Can't wait till the album hits the streets/ shops.

Maintz will be playing several shows and there is one in particular to watch out for: his performance with US pianist Aron Parks.

LINK TO EVENT:

Esben Brandt Quartet feat. Aron Parks 05 July.

Young guitarist Esben Brandt just released his 2^nd album entitled ” Constants” and is feat. an international line-up with RJ Miller – Drums, Tomasz Dabrowski – Trumpet  and Anders Christensen – Double bass.

The music uses simple and intuitive melodies solidly founded in the Nordic jazz tradition. There is space, which enables the ensemble to create a whole music expression, to explore and react to each other and the music. The simplicity gives the music a great dramatic and dynamic potential. It creates tension and a fragility that is very aesthetically pleasing. It is very clear that there is an excess of technical ability and that makes the music speak very clearly and intently. 

Esben Brandt will be joined live at Krudttønden with his Quartet feat. 

RJ Miller – Drums,
 Tomasz Dabrowski – Trumpet, 
Anders Christensen – Double bass 
and special guest 
Aron Parks - Piano.

LINK TO EVENT

Carsten Dahl

 

Carsten Dahl, who is considered the most important pianist currently in Denmark  also has busy festival. I can strongly recommend two shows feat. Dahl.

07 July jazzhus Montmartre – Release concert 

Carsten Dahl/ piano - Lennart Ginman/ Bass - 

Frands Rifbjerg /drums

This afternoon, Carsten Dahl releases his new trio CD - A GOOD TIME. A recording he wanted to release for some time. The recording sparkles of joy and musicians who are comfortable in each other's company. Drummer Frands Rifbjerg and bass player Lennart Ginman both contributes with superb playing.

LINK TO EVENT

08 July at Betty Nansens Teater  

Carsten does not only perform at Copenhagen Jazz Festival but also Summer jazz  taking place in Valby & Frederiksberg.

Here Carsten Dahl join a line-up of international stars in the company of 

Michala Petri / Carsten Dahl / Scott Colley (US) / Benjamin Koppel / Henrik Dam Thomsen / John Hadfield (US)

A dazzling line-up of musicians and one of the most legendary theaters of Copenhagen. Not to be missed.

LINK TO EVENT

And not to forget: 

All the Ilk's, The Barefoot, the late night SpacelabSessions, Thorsten Moore from Sonic Youth crashing my favorite Record shop Soundstation  and more than 1000 other concerts during these fine Jazzdays here in Copenhagen. Now go out...feel the vibe !!!!