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

Copenhagen Jazz Orchestra (formerly “The Orchestra”) has since the 1990’s carried 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.

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Coming Shows

Koncertkirten, KBH, Nov 30th
Zuheb Ahmed Khan (tabla), Lars Møller (saxofon)
K.G. Westman (sitar), Thor Madsen (guitar)
Jonas Johansen (trommer), Thommy Andersson (bas)
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Now & Recent

Wolof Dream Factory

Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, CJO and Gambian master drummers . Read more.

Adam Rudolph. Photo: Yamagata

Adam Rudolph

A novel approach to structured improvisation for large ensembles. Read more.

CJO Afro-Cuban project. Photo: Malthe Folke Ivarsson

Havana

A fusion of Afro-Cuban music and contemporary jazz. Read more.

Sabrina Romero dancing. Thor Madsen playing guitar. Photo: Boe Larsen

La Caja Negra

Flamenco with Pierre Bertrand, Paloma Pradal and Sabrina Romero. Read more.


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