AARHUS JAZZ FESTIVAL
July 13 - 20 2024
Fauna 5 (DK) - Photo: Erlings Jazz- & Ølbar

Photo: Erlings Jazz- & Ølbar

Fauna 5 (DK)

20:00

100
Scott Westh (trp), Jonas Andreasen (sax, cl), Mathias Jæger (p, synth), Jens Mikkel Madsen (b), Andreas Skamby (drm)

A Playful Musical Tribute to the World's Wildlife

Hunting and guarding – leaping and hibernating – in packs and on their own – on the trail and in hiding. The sound of Fauna 5 is at once simple and complex, unpretentious and meticulously composed.

Fauna 5 consists of Jens Mikkel Madsen, Scott Westh, Mathias Jæger, Jonas Andreasen, and Andreas Skamby, all prominent musicians from the Aarhus jazz scene in various bands such as I Think You're Awesome, Bagland, Addis Ababa Band, and Erum.

The music is written by drummer and bandleader Andreas Skamby and is inspired by wildlife and a set of experiences and observations that have aroused enthusiasm, wonder, and curiosity in Andreas. 

Overall, the music is a tribute to the world's fauna, and this is reflected in the playful approach of the group's ensemble playing. 

Fauna 5's debut album was released in June 2022.

"There are many intelligently played-out nuances and turns of pace on this album, but none more so than on the extraordinary final tune Instincts. This really did make my heart skip a beat. Blindingly brilliant writing and performing."
Mike Gates / UK Vibe.

 


Organizer
Erlings Jazz- & Ølbar
28517962
Info/Ticket
Cover charge 100 DKK

Aarhus Jazz Festival

Godsbanen, Skovgaardsgade 3

DK-8000 Aarhus C