Copenhagen Trashzzfestival

Anders Vestergaard is a drummer, composer and improviser. Anders has toured worldwide and is a part of the bands Yes Deer, Baujillaud, Girls in Airports, Jesper Zeuthen / Jacob Anderskov / Anders Vestergaard, Blomsten and Laser Nun and has more than 40 releases on different labels. He also works as a solo artist and has released 3 solo albums (eel 2016, Prime Float/Unitary Perfect 2019 and Propeller 2024). Besides his steady bands he has collaborated with artists such as Evan Parker, Michiyo Yagi, Lucas Abela, Marcela Lucatelli, Taku Unami and Toshimaru Nakamura, and has performed at festivals such as Sound of Stockholm, Roskilde Festival, Taktlos Festival, AMR Festival, Mózg Festival, All Ears, COAX Festival etc. He also co-runs the label Abstract Tits with Aron Dahl.

https://andersvestergaard.org


Lao Dan老丹 (cn)

Lao Dan, a pioneering force in Chinese experimental jazz, marries the ancie...

Copenhagen Trashzzfestival

Anders Vestergaard is a drummer, composer and improviser. Anders has toured worldwide and is a part of the bands Yes Deer, Baujillaud, Girls in Airports, Jesper Zeuthen / Jacob Anderskov / Anders Vestergaard, Blomsten and Laser Nun and has more than 40 releases on different labels. He also works as a solo artist and has released 3 solo albums (eel 2016, Prime Float/Unitary Perfect 2019 and Propeller 2024). Besides his steady bands he has collaborated with artists such as Evan Parker, Michiyo Yagi, Lucas Abela, Marcela Lucatelli, Taku Unami and Toshimaru Nakamura, and has performed at festivals such as Sound of Stockholm, Roskilde Festival, Taktlos Festival, AMR Festival, Mózg Festival, All Ears, COAX Festival etc. He also co-runs the label Abstract Tits with Aron Dahl.

https://andersvestergaard.org


Lao Dan老丹 (cn)

Lao Dan, a pioneering force in Chinese experimental jazz, marries the ancient melodies of his homeland with the daring improvisation of jazz. Mastering the suona, a traditional Chinese wind instrument, he embarked on a journey to blend two worlds. His music is a mesmerizing fusion, weaving together centuries-old Chinese traditions with the bold experimentation of jazz. Lao Dan's compositions are a cultural bridge, inviting audiences worldwide to experience the harmonious dialogue between tradition and modernity. As a global ambassador of Chinese heritage, his performances transcend borders, captivating with intricate rhythms and soulful melodies. Lao Dan stands as a symbol of cultural exchange and artistic innovation, leaving an indelible mark on the world of jazz.
https://laodan.bandcamp.com/

Lao Dan is the Final Descent Artist in Residence for the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2024, supported by the SC Van Foundation and Old Heaven Books.


seisila

Three distinct voices of the experimental music scene meet to find the absolute limits of physical expression on their instruments through the open-form, post-hardcore take on free improvisation. Industrial and raw wonder, unscripted seismic force.

Signe Emmeluth - saxophones
Michaela Turcerová - winds
Anders Vestergaard - drums

Copenhagen Trashzzfestival is supported by Bispebjerg Bydelspulje and Statens Kunstfond...

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