ELEMENTS OF REFUSAL is led by pianist Carl Winther and emerged from the meeting between two significant generations in Danish jazz: Carl Winther and guitarist Mads Oldenskov. Their musical common denominator is a deeply rooted knowledge of the jazz tradition combined with an open and contemporary approach to improvisation and form.
Carl Winther is a central figure on the Danish jazz scene, known for his nuanced playing and his ability to create strong musical sequences in both composition and improvisation. As a bandleader, Carl has a special sense for bringing musicians together in projects where the interaction and the collective narrative are at the center.

Mads Oldenskov contributes a personal guitar expression with roots in both tradition and modern jazz, while Nathaniel Ford adds dynamic, open and energetic drumming to the band.

The music in ELEMENTS OF REFUSAL stems from the dialogue within the band and unfolds in a lively interplay, where co...

ELEMENTS OF REFUSAL is led by pianist Carl Winther and emerged from the meeting between two significant generations in Danish jazz: Carl Winther and guitarist Mads Oldenskov. Their musical common denominator is a deeply rooted knowledge of the jazz tradition combined with an open and contemporary approach to improvisation and form.
Carl Winther is a central figure on the Danish jazz scene, known for his nuanced playing and his ability to create strong musical sequences in both composition and improvisation. As a bandleader, Carl has a special sense for bringing musicians together in projects where the interaction and the collective narrative are at the center.

Mads Oldenskov contributes a personal guitar expression with roots in both tradition and modern jazz, while Nathaniel Ford adds dynamic, open and energetic drumming to the band.

The music in ELEMENTS OF REFUSAL stems from the dialogue within the band and unfolds in a lively interplay, where composition and improvisation constantly influence each other. The result is an intense and present expression with clear roots in the jazz tradition and an eye directed forward....

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