AARHUS JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 13 - 20 2024
Klüvers 40 års jubilæumskoncert  ((DK/ZW)) - Photo:

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Klüvers 40 års jubilæumskoncert ((DK/ZW))

20:00

100/70
Miriam Mandipira (voc), Jens Klüver (s-sax, t-sax), Uffe Steen (g), Martin Schack (p), John Riddell (drm)
Jens Klüver celebrates 40 years as bandleader and jazz musician with an all-star group. 40 years ago, Klüvers Big Band performed their first concerts in Silkeborg in June during Multi Musikfestialen. Over the years, the band grew into a professional big band with support from Aarhus Amt and Aarhus Kommune. In 1988, the big band became the first rhythmical basis ensemble in Denmark. For Jens Klüver, the highlights of the big band were the collaborations with soloists and arrangers such as Thad Jones, Dennis Mackrel, and Lars Jansson, as well as with vocalists such as Carmen Bradford, Deborah Brown, Miriam Mandipira, and Kurt Elling. The big band has played countless gigs with Danish soloists and have developed their very own school concert concept. Jens Klüver has also performed with small bands such as Blues Pickin', Jazzrationen, Verners Workshop, and, in later years, with his own trio and quartet. For this concert, Jens Klüver as gathered an all-star team of jazz musicians headed by Miriam Mandipira. It will be a night of blues, gospel, jazz, and African music. Miriam Mandipira was an easy choice as Jens Klüver has worked with her for 10 years. There have been concerts with Klüvers Big Band, small groups, and other big bands. Miriam Mandipira, who is from Zimbabwe, is a real prize for the Danish jazz scene. She spellbinds her audiences with her great voice and personal expression. In 2016, she was awarded the Best Blues Artist Award during Copenhagen Blues Festival. Guitarist Uffe Steen was the obvious choice, as he effortlessly switches between different genres, such as jazz, blues and rock, with his signature style. Pianist and Hammond organist Martin Schack recently met Jens Klüver while he was a soloist with Jomfru Fanny Big Band and invited him to the concert. Martin Schack has released CDs titled Jazz På Dansk. The young drum talent John Riddell has played with Jens Klüver for the last few years. Riddell made a name for himself as a drummer for Randers Big Band, as well as having performed with Aarhus Jazz Orchestra. Additionally, John Riddell is the leader of Jysk Talent Big Band.

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Organizer
Aarhus Jazz Festival
28 60 47 91
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Info/Ticket
Normal pris 100 kr. / Rabatpris 70 kr. til studerende og unge under 25 år. Billetsalg ved døren fra kl. 19.00. Begrænset antal siddepladser. Koncert med forsalg: Cover charge 100/70 DKK

Aarhus Jazz Festival

Godsbanen, Skovgaardsgade 3

DK-8000 Aarhus C