AARHUS JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 13 - 20 2024
Kwella / Bjørnskov - Slowing Down The Tune feat. Frederik Bülow  ((DK)) - Photo:

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Kwella / Bjørnskov - Slowing Down The Tune feat. Frederik Bülow ((DK))

20:00

60
Jens Christian Kwella (g), Torben Bjørnskov (b, el-b), Frederik Bülow (drm, electronics)

Melodic nerve and intimacy

In October 2018, Torben Bjørnskov and Jens Christian Kwella released the album Slowing Down The Tune. In order to deliver the music live, Bjørnskov and Kwella invited the young talented drummer Frederik Bülow to join them.

Since the release, the band has played numerous successful concerts around the nation, including at last year's jazz festival. This year, they will continue their collaboration and present some new songs.

Slowing Down The Tune is inspired by a wide variety of genres, but with melodic nerve and the fervent expression tying it all together. As the title suggests, there is plenty of time and lots of "air", and the music can be interpreted as a commentary on an age where the pace is high and time is perceived as a scarcity.

The project has received several rave reviews, including:

"Many genres and musical ideas come together on this release. There's a common thread of melody and presence that feels good! It's just nice to listen to – both well-sounding and interesting."
Helle Marstrand, JAZZ Special, March 2019.

""I'm slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast, you want to get there soon, I want to get there last". You must admit that guitarist Jens Christian Kwella and bassist Torben Bjørnskov live up to this Leonard Cohen quote, which they have chosen as the title of their album. There is a calmness, quietness, and silence that is in many ways rejuvenating".
Mikael Krarup, Fyens Stiftstidende, November 2018.

 


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