AARHUS JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 13 - 20 2024
Ornithopter ((DK)) - Photo:

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Ornithopter ((DK))

17:00

40
Scott Westh (trp), Jens Bang (trb), Jakob Retz (b), Daniel Sommer (drm)
Ornithopter soars with new tunes from their upcoming album. Ornithopter is named after a flying machine that moves by flapping its wings like a bird. Similarly, the band's sound is characterised by beautiful themes, which accompany most of the improvisations from start to finish. The music pays tribute to the likes of Ornette Coleman, as well as the raw brass sound and blues beats of the New Orleans Mardi Gras. In 2014, the band released its debut album with their own material. The record was presented at a release concert and at Aarhus Jazz Festival the following year, where www.jazzwisemagazine.com wrote: ” ... This kind of inspired international collaboration did not detract from the breadth of Danish talent, of which a striking example was Ornithopter, which was akin to hearing Mr Coleman’s classic quartet with the leader replaced by Roswell Rudd ( ... ) In trumpeter Scott Westh and trombonist Jens Kristian Bang they had an expressive and wholly sensitive front line.” At this concert, there will be a lot of new tunes from their upcoming album on the setlist. Ornithopter II is due to be released soon, so come and get a sneak peek at their new songs.
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Cover charge 40 DKK

Aarhus Jazz Festival

Godsbanen, Skovgaardsgade 3

DK-8000 Aarhus C