Three generations of Danish jazz royalty unite: Emil Hess Trio feat. Thomas Clausen & AC take on Copenhagen Jazz Festival
COPENHAGEN – During this summer's Copenhagen Jazz Festival, audiences can look forward to a truly special meeting between three of Danish jazz's most prominent profiles. The Emil Hess Trio presents an exclusive concert, where award-winning saxophonist Emil Hess is flanked by the legendary pianist Thomas Clausen and the highly sought-after bassist Anders ”AC” Christensen.
The trio represents a foundation of lifelong friendship and deep musical understanding. Together, they deliver an experience characterized by tight interplay, creative arrangements, and an unadulterated love for jazz. The repertoire ranges from Hess’s own original compositions to inquisitive interpretations of the jazz standard repertoire. Audiences can expect a concert experience where original, melodic, and imaginative music meets soulful grooves, beautiful melodies, and exci...

Three generations of Danish jazz royalty unite: Emil Hess Trio feat. Thomas Clausen & AC take on Copenhagen Jazz Festival
COPENHAGEN – During this summer's Copenhagen Jazz Festival, audiences can look forward to a truly special meeting between three of Danish jazz's most prominent profiles. The Emil Hess Trio presents an exclusive concert, where award-winning saxophonist Emil Hess is flanked by the legendary pianist Thomas Clausen and the highly sought-after bassist Anders ”AC” Christensen.
The trio represents a foundation of lifelong friendship and deep musical understanding. Together, they deliver an experience characterized by tight interplay, creative arrangements, and an unadulterated love for jazz. The repertoire ranges from Hess’s own original compositions to inquisitive interpretations of the jazz standard repertoire. Audiences can expect a concert experience where original, melodic, and imaginative music meets soulful grooves, beautiful melodies, and exciting improvisations in a captivating and intense presence.
Biographies

Emil Hess (Saxophone)
Emil Hess is a prolific composer and saxophonist with an impressive career behind him. With over 400 compositions, 20 album releases, and more than 1,500 concerts both at home and abroad, he is a central figure on the Danish scene. In 2014, he received a Danish Music Award for "Danish Jazz Release of the Year." Over the years, he has collaborated with names such as Mulgrew Miller, Lars Jansson, Niklas Winter and his brothers Mikkel and Nikolaj Hess.

Thomas Clausen (Piano)
Thomas Clausen is considered one of Denmark's absolute finest pianists and composers. His CV reads like a "who's who" of jazz history; he has performed with legends such as Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster, Joe Henderson, Elvin Jones, and Jan Garbarek. For decades, Clausen has distinguished himself with his own ensembles (including collaborations with Gary Burton and NHØP) and is known for his lyrical style and technical mastery.
Read more at: thomasclausen.com
Anders ”AC” Christensen (Double Bass)
Anders Christensen is one of the most frequently used bassists of his generation, known for his versatile style and incredible timing. He has toured and recorded with international stars like Paul Motian and Tomasz Stańko, as well as being a staple in various influential Danish groups.

Read more at: www.emilhess.dk...

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