Waidtløw/Hess/AC/Høyer
Behind the band name are four well-established musicians who deliver sublime, present, transparent melodic jazz at the highest level. Pianist Nikolai Hess and saxophonist Claus Waidtløw in front. They have known each other since the 1980s - and together with bassist Anders "AC" Christensen and drummer Jacob Høyer, the four musicians frolic freely and vividly in a musical universe that has its roots in the American jazz tradition, but where the beautiful, strong, Nordic tone shines through clearly.
Nikolaj Hess is perhaps Denmark's greatest pianistic talent on the rhythmic stage and known as leader of his own groups, bandmaster for the singer Caroline Henderson and sideman in countless constellations. Claus Waidtløw is one of Denmark's most sought after and recognized saxophonists with 10 albums released under his own name. An extraordinary concert experience is guaranteed, with instrumental jazz at the highest level, full of empathy and presence, when the quartet take...
Line up:
- Claus Waidtløw (sax), Nikolaj Hess (klaver), AC (bas), Jakob Høyer (trommer)