Michael Dalgas Trio presents atmospheric music that invites the listener into a diverse universe of melody-driven and reflective jazz. The music is primarily composed by bandleader and drummer Michael Dalgas, building a bridge between the accessible and sounds that gently challenge the listener’s boundaries.
A melancholic and contemplative quality runs throughout the music, which has become a defining characteristic of Michael Dalgas’ musical universe. Joining Dalgas are bassist Jasper Jagd and pianist Lars Fiil on piano and Wurlitzer. In 2010, the trio released the album Death of a Tree, which received praise from both Danish and international critics. Selections from this release will be performed at concerts with the Michael Dalgas Trio.
Together, the three musicians share a natural, attentive, and responsive interplay, ensuring that the music never unfolds in quite the same way twice—yet always remains present and deeply engaging.
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Michael Dalgas Trio presents atmospheric music that invites the listener into a diverse universe of melody-driven and reflective jazz. The music is primarily composed by bandleader and drummer Michael Dalgas, building a bridge between the accessible and sounds that gently challenge the listener’s boundaries.
A melancholic and contemplative quality runs throughout the music, which has become a defining characteristic of Michael Dalgas’ musical universe. Joining Dalgas are bassist Jasper Jagd and pianist Lars Fiil on piano and Wurlitzer. In 2010, the trio released the album Death of a Tree, which received praise from both Danish and international critics. Selections from this release will be performed at concerts with the Michael Dalgas Trio.
Together, the three musicians share a natural, attentive, and responsive interplay, ensuring that the music never unfolds in quite the same way twice—yet always remains present and deeply engaging.
PRESS QUOTES:
“It feels as if the great melodies are lining up on this record. Michael Dalgas is in touch with something truly special when he creates his melodies.”
“Death of a Tree is highly successful and strongly recommended. One of the year’s great Danish jazz albums.”
— JAZZNYT (DK)
“Dalgas has written 10 fine compositions that feel like a gentle summer breeze on an early evening bike ride through Fælledparken or along Amager Beach. The sun is shining, and the soft breeze brushes against your skin.”
— SALT PEANUTS (SE)
“Death of a Tree, with its almost exclusive sense of immersion and laid-back atmosphere, captures something essential about our time. It’s an album perfectly suited for moments when reflection takes center stage.”
— CAPAC (DK)
“Together, the trio creates delicate, boundary-seeking, panoramic soundscapes.”
— JAZZTRAIL (US)
ABOUT THE TRIO:
Pianist Lars Fiil is a former winner of Ung Jazz and is active with, among others, I Think You’re Awesome, as well as his own projects, including Lars Fiil New Ground, for which he was nominated for the Carl Prize for Best Jazz Composer in 2025.
Bassist Jasper Jagd is in demand as both a producer and bassist and has contributed as a sideman on numerous recordings.
Bandleader and drummer Michael Dalgas is currently releasing new solo work under the name DALGASDRUMS, exploring the drum kit as the central element of the music. He is also active with the band Hogo Fogo, which is artist in residence at Studenterhuset during CPH Jazz 2026....
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