The Heise/von Bülow Duo consists of two of Denmark’s leading young jazz musicians, Mathias Heise and Pelle von Bülow.
Mathias Heise was only eight years old when he accidentally discovered the harmonica and instantly fell in love with the instrument. Today, he is nothing less than the world champion of chromatic harmonica—a title he earned at the World Harmonica Festival at just 20 years old. Since then, both Danish and international awards have virtually poured in, including New Jazz Star of the Year (2015) and the Crown Prince Couple’s Stardust Award (2016).
Mathias is also a pianist and composer and has collaborated in Denmark with the DR Big Band, with whom he released the album The Beast (2018) to enthusiastic critical acclaim: “He is almost too good to be true,” wrote Politiken. He has also released three albums with his band Mathias Heise Quadrillion, one album with Mathias Heise Quintet, and an album with classical accordion virtuoso Bj...
The Heise/von Bülow Duo consists of two of Denmark’s leading young jazz musicians, Mathias Heise and Pelle von Bülow.
Mathias Heise was only eight years old when he accidentally discovered the harmonica and instantly fell in love with the instrument. Today, he is nothing less than the world champion of chromatic harmonica—a title he earned at the World Harmonica Festival at just 20 years old. Since then, both Danish and international awards have virtually poured in, including New Jazz Star of the Year (2015) and the Crown Prince Couple’s Stardust Award (2016).
Mathias is also a pianist and composer and has collaborated in Denmark with the DR Big Band, with whom he released the album The Beast (2018) to enthusiastic critical acclaim: “He is almost too good to be true,” wrote Politiken. He has also released three albums with his band Mathias Heise Quadrillion, one album with Mathias Heise Quintet, and an album with classical accordion virtuoso Bjarke Mogensen.
Pelle von Bülow is one of Denmark’s finest and most sought-after jazz guitarists. In 2022 he received the Erik Moseholm Prize, and in 2020 the Tivoli Jazz Prize for his artistic integrity and sonic sensitivity. As an accompanist he is world-class, and he is one of the few who can move effortlessly between jazz, Latin, blues, funk, R&B, and pop. Alongside his work on the jazz scene, he is also a permanent member of Erran DD’s ensemble Drori Hansen Furniture.
His ability to create a unique sound and tone, along with his deep musical understanding, makes him a leading figure in Danish jazz.
The repertoire consists of a blend of the finest jazz standards, jazzified pop classics, and original compositions....
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