Copenhagen Jazz Orchestra
Contemporary music with a unique transparent “chamber” sound.
Innovative projects combining western and global heritage with a qualified curiosity.
Reaching out to new generations with workshops and education
The Spirit of Breath
feat. Florian Weber
and Lars Møller
Brazilian Aria
feat. Egberto Gismonti
and Lars Møller
Trickster
feat. Peter Rosendahl and Trio Mio –
Album of the Year
(Jazz Special – 2020)
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Copenhagen Jazz Orchestra (formerly “The Orchestra”) has since the 1990’s caried the tradition of intense and relaxed ensemble-sound with and open mind for experiments.
The band is made up of some of the best Scandinavian freelance-players and composers and has collaborated with leading international artist like Bob Brookmeyer, Egberto Gismonti and Florian Weber.
Lineup
Saxes:
Peter Fuglsang
Kasper Wagner
Lars Møller
Hans Ulrik
Jan Harbeck
Trombones:
Steen Hansen
Mia Engsager
Niels Gerhardt
Kim Aagaard
Trumpets:
Christer Gustafsson
Jesper Riis
Maj Berit Guassora
Hendrik Jørgensen
Guitar: Thor Madsen
Bass: Kaspar Vadsholt
Drums: Jonas Johansen
kasper.wagner(at)mail.dk