July 13 - 20 2024
Photo: Michell Smedegaard Boysen
Swinging concert with young jazz talents
Casper Hejlesen is a forward-thinking young jazz guitarist and composer from North Jutland. At age 21, he has already won several awards: Årets Nordjyske Jazznavn (2019), Klaverstemmerens Musikpris (2019), and Spar Nord Hjørring's culture award (2017).
Casper Hejlesen released his debut album Overture on November 20 last year, featuring some of the country's most talented young jazz musicians. Founded in Nordic soundscapes and simple melodies, the listener is taken on a musical adventure that also pays homage to American improvisational jazz traditions. The young composer shows great storytelling ability and describes ambiances from the idyllic countryside to the hectic city life.
The quartet also includes three other leading young musicians from the Danish jazz scene: trumpeter Jonas Due (OTOOTO, Be-Bike-Sun-Tree), bassist Adrian Christensen (Abekejser, Karmen Rõivassepp Quartet), and drummer Frederik Bülow (Abekejser, Bangin 'Bülows Nice Jazz Quartet).
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Organizer
Aarhus Jazz Festival
28 60 47 91
Co-Organizer
Atlas
75 kr. for studerende og unge under 25 år. Billetter sælges kun i forsalg. Dørsalg fra kl. 19.15 på egen mobiltelefon. Coronapas eller gyldig Covid-19-test skal forevises. Covid-19-restriktioner overholdes. Begrænset antal pladser. Cover charge 110 DKK