Jakob Dinesen has brought together two of the most exciting new names on the creative music scene for an inspiring musical encounter between West African, Asian, and European traditions.
Jakob Dinesen, one of Denmark’s most sought-after saxophonists, is a master of balance—firmly rooted in the jazz tradition while constantly evolving. On his recordings, he has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Paul Motian, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jeff Tain Watts, Nasheet Waits, Eddie Gomez, as well as a number of African and Cuban masters. His playing radiates both depth and modernity; his sound is rich in references yet unmistakably his own.

He has received the award for Jazz Album of the Year four times—in 1997, 2003, 2014, and 2025.

Warit Tonnam (Thailand) was on his way to becoming a new international star in the world of classical music, but jazz captured his creativity and desire for freedom. It is a tremendous gift to the development of modern ...

Jakob Dinesen has brought together two of the most exciting new names on the creative music scene for an inspiring musical encounter between West African, Asian, and European traditions.
Jakob Dinesen, one of Denmark’s most sought-after saxophonists, is a master of balance—firmly rooted in the jazz tradition while constantly evolving. On his recordings, he has collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Paul Motian, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jeff Tain Watts, Nasheet Waits, Eddie Gomez, as well as a number of African and Cuban masters. His playing radiates both depth and modernity; his sound is rich in references yet unmistakably his own.

He has received the award for Jazz Album of the Year four times—in 1997, 2003, 2014, and 2025.

Warit Tonnam (Thailand) was on his way to becoming a new international star in the world of classical music, but jazz captured his creativity and desire for freedom. It is a tremendous gift to the development of modern improvised music that such an exceptional talent chose to channel his immense potential into jazz and fusion. In a remarkably short time, he has made a significant impact on the contemporary music scene across both Asia and Europe.

Dawda Jobarteh (The Gambia) comes from a griot family, where musical traditions are passed down through generations and where the kora plays a central role. Dawda Jobarteh is a masterful virtuoso and one of the few musicians who has succeeded in renewing and advancing the kora tradition in a truly convincing way. The kora is a 21-string harp-lute that opens up a rich and highly nuanced sonic universe.

The music becomes a fascinating meeting point between West African, Asian, and European musical traditions, where diverse cultural expressions merge into a unique and innovative musical community....

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