Townsend/Hollesen Kvartet



Free admission

Rob Townsend—renowned saxophonist and flutist in Steve Hackett’s band (former guitarist of Genesis)—has toured the world, performing everywhere from intimate clubs to arenas and major international festivals. As a highly versatile musician with jazz as his first love, his playing blends tradition, intensity, and sensitivity. In the studio, his saxophone has added color and depth to projects across a wide range of genres. Over the years, Rob has collaborated with numerous prominent names in jazz and rock, including Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, the James Taylor Quartet, Eddie Henderson, Sam Rivers, Arnie Somogyi, Django Bates, Mark Lockheart, and Lawrence Cottle.
Kasper Hollesen is a Danish guitarist who has been performing professionally on the Danish jazz scene since 2016. He graduated from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Dublin, Ireland, and draws inspiration from guitarists such as Pat Metheny, George Benson, Julian Lage, and Pat Martino.

Line up:
  • Rob Townsend: Saxofon
  • Kasper Hollesen: Guitar
  • Graig Earle: Kontrabas
  • Rasmus Schmidt: Trommer

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