Duo collaboration across generations

Magnus Hjort was born and raised in Laholm on the western coast of Sweden. He began his professional career in 1999, attended the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen and formed his own trio in 2006.

In 2007, Magnus Hjorth participated in the great international jazz competition Getxo Jazz with the quartet People Are Machines, where he was voted the best soloist by both the audience and the judges.

Magnus Hjorth is also a sought-after sideman and has performed and recorded with Chris Potter, DR Big Band, Marius Neset Golden Xplosion, Mads la Cour Im Beruf, Sidsel Storm Band, Malene Mortensen Band, and others.

Jens Jefsen is a sought-after bass player focusing on jazz. In the 70s and 80s, he played with many American jazz greats such as Dexter Gordon, Charlie Chavers, Ben Webster, Slide Hampton, Johnny Griffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Eldridge and Harry Sweets Edison. In addition, Jens Jefsen has for more than 40 years played with many leading Danish groups and musicians.

He has released nine solo albums, most recently A Secret Sigh (2016).

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