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 Danis...

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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