Anders Malta Almost BigBand

Anders Malta Almost BigBand is made up of some of the finest musicians on the Danish jazz scene, carefully selected for their ability to shine as both strong soloists and sensitive section players. The music is a modern take on big band tradition, drawing inspiration from classical music, 1950s jazz, neobop, and contemporary compositional styles. It features both long, composed passages and more open, improvisational sections.
The result is an explosively tight live band, with virtuosic soloists and intense ensemble interplay.
Based in Copenhagen, Anders Malta Almost BigBand performs original works composed and arranged by Anders Malta. These compositions offer a fresh and dynamic perspective on big band music in 2024 — bridging tradition and innovation.
The orchestra features some of the most promising young talents on the Danish jazz scene, brought together not only to continue but also to renew the Danish big band legacy shaped by figur...
Line up:
- Trompeter:
- Lars Vissing: Leadtrompet og Flugelhorn
- Malthe Kaptain: 2. Trompet og Flugelhorn
- Jonas Due: 3. Trompet og Flugelhorn
- Tromboner:
- Mads Haupt Clausen: Tenortrombone
- Daniel Ankjær Clemmensen: Bastrombone/Tuba
- Saxofoner:
- Aske Drasbæk: Altsax og Fløjte
- Søren Høst: 1. Tenor og Klarinet
- Andreas Toftemark: 2. Tenor og Fløjte
- Jesper Løvdal: Baritonsax og Basklarinet
- Rytmegruppe:
- Carl Winther: Piano
- Rune Fog-Nielsen: Bas
- Samuel Winter: Trommer
- Dirigent, Komponist og Trompet: Anders Malta