You can look forward to hearing many wonderful standards and evergreens once again.
From soft ballads and Latin grooves to swing numbers and the band’s own
arrangements of pop classics and Danish songs. In addition, Sarah Elgeti’s own
compositions are on the program. The music is contemporary jazz that combines a
lyrical expression with an energetic and expressive edge.
For this year’s Jazz Festival, the Sarah Elgeti Quartet consists of:
Sarah Elgeti (saxophone, flute, vocals) – has made a name for herself both in Denmark
and internationally, among other things through her own releases. Since the release of
her first album Into the Open, she has played a great number of concerts, received
enthusiastic reviews, and was nominated for a Danish Music Award.
“Aaaaahhhhhh: The new album by this Danish saxophonist is pure massage for the
mental muscles” – Henrik Palle, Politiken (DK)
“…Sarah ...

You can look forward to hearing many wonderful standards and evergreens once again.
From soft ballads and Latin grooves to swing numbers and the band’s own
arrangements of pop classics and Danish songs. In addition, Sarah Elgeti’s own
compositions are on the program. The music is contemporary jazz that combines a
lyrical expression with an energetic and expressive edge.
For this year’s Jazz Festival, the Sarah Elgeti Quartet consists of:
Sarah Elgeti (saxophone, flute, vocals) – has made a name for herself both in Denmark
and internationally, among other things through her own releases. Since the release of
her first album Into the Open, she has played a great number of concerts, received
enthusiastic reviews, and was nominated for a Danish Music Award.
“Aaaaahhhhhh: The new album by this Danish saxophonist is pure massage for the
mental muscles” – Henrik Palle, Politiken (DK)
“…Sarah Elgeti is the latest Danish wonder to emerge on the international stage”
– Edward Blanco, All About Jazz (US)
Nils Raae (piano, harmonica) – graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Music
(AM program) with jazz piano as his principal subject and has performed in many
different contexts, primarily within the jazz and fusion genres. He has released eight CDs
featuring mainly his own music and has also written for string quartet, string orchestra,
and choir.
Jens Kristian Andersen (double bass) – has previously toured with Randers Big Band,
Birgitte Laugesen, Sonic Steel, Per “Texas” Johansson, Jakob Dinesen, Kresten
Osgood, the SMKS Chamber Orchestra, among others, and has participated in four to
five projects with the Odense Symphony Orchestra during his bachelor studies at SMKS.
He has contributed to approximately 50 releases.
“…a shining addition to the rich Danish bass tradition… moreover, he is an original
composer who understands how to create new music based on his sources of
inspiration… the instrumental standard is sky-high…”
– Erik Andresen, Vejle Amts Folkeblad, arr. JIVE – Jazz in Vejle
Rasmus Schmidt (drums) – has established himself as a versatile musician on both the
Danish and international scene. He has played and toured with a number of Danish and
international artists such as Seamus Blake, Richard Andersson, Claus Waidtløw, Artur
Tuznik, among
others, and has performed for audiences at home and abroad. With a personal touch
and a strong musical foundation, he moves confidently between different musical
settings.
Read and listen more at:
www.sarahelgeti.com
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