Jan Harbeck Quartet has a unique ability to create an intense and intimate atmosphere at their concerts. With their distinctive, personal sound, they manage to unite and connect the audience, and their music is instantly recognizable. On the quartet’s fifth album, Balanced, they continue this characteristic sound, developed through 18 years of close collaboration.
Balanced consists of nine new tracks and has been met with great acclaim:

“Jan Harbeck has created a deep and sensitive masterpiece.” – Jazz Special, Denmark

“It’s a magnificent saxophonist playing on a magnificent saxophone.” – Radio France

“Jan Harbeck is a star in Denmark, where his chic swing accomplishes miracles on stage and on record.” – Rolling Stone Magazine

The band has performed all over Europe, and their albums rank among the best-selling Danish jazz records in recent years. Their releases have been streamed more than 23 milli...

Jan Harbeck Quartet has a unique ability to create an intense and intimate atmosphere at their concerts. With their distinctive, personal sound, they manage to unite and connect the audience, and their music is instantly recognizable. On the quartet’s fifth album, Balanced, they continue this characteristic sound, developed through 18 years of close collaboration.
Balanced consists of nine new tracks and has been met with great acclaim:

“Jan Harbeck has created a deep and sensitive masterpiece.” – Jazz Special, Denmark

“It’s a magnificent saxophonist playing on a magnificent saxophone.” – Radio France

“Jan Harbeck is a star in Denmark, where his chic swing accomplishes miracles on stage and on record.” – Rolling Stone Magazine

The band has performed all over Europe, and their albums rank among the best-selling Danish jazz records in recent years. Their releases have been streamed more than 23 million times on Spotify.
Jan Harbeck recently had the opportunity to play on Stan Getz’s iconic tenor saxophone from 1939, and Balanced is the first recording on this rare instrument, known for its warm and beautifully deep tone. Pianist Henrik Gunde and Jan Harbeck are also recipients of the prestigious Ben Webster Award....

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