The European jazz scene lost one of its most distinctive voices when trumpeter and composer Jens Winther passed away suddenly in 2011. Yet his musical legacy lives on powerfully – and this concert is an intense, heartfelt testament to exactly that.

A Tribute to Jens Winther brings together five of the most significant jazz musicians on the Danish scene, who have recorded seven of Winther’s original compositions. Leading the ensemble are the two prominent trumpeters Anders Malta and Erik Kimestad (NO), both strong representatives of the younger generation of Nordic jazz. The rhythm section includes, among others, Jens Winther’s son, pianist Carl Winther, who in recent years has gained international recognition and toured the world with artists such as David Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, and Walt Weiskopf.

Together, the quintet breathes new life into Winther’s powerful, melodic, and deeply personal musical universe – music full of energy, lyrical streng...

The European jazz scene lost one of its most distinctive voices when trumpeter and composer Jens Winther passed away suddenly in 2011. Yet his musical legacy lives on powerfully – and this concert is an intense, heartfelt testament to exactly that.

A Tribute to Jens Winther brings together five of the most significant jazz musicians on the Danish scene, who have recorded seven of Winther’s original compositions. Leading the ensemble are the two prominent trumpeters Anders Malta and Erik Kimestad (NO), both strong representatives of the younger generation of Nordic jazz. The rhythm section includes, among others, Jens Winther’s son, pianist Carl Winther, who in recent years has gained international recognition and toured the world with artists such as David Liebman, Jerry Bergonzi, and Walt Weiskopf.

Together, the quintet breathes new life into Winther’s powerful, melodic, and deeply personal musical universe – music full of energy, lyrical strength, and modern Nordic intensity.

Audiences can look forward to a tribute that blends respect, renewal, and musical virtuosity: seven legendary originals by one of Europe’s greatest trumpeters and composers, interpreted by a tightly knit, inspired, and highly charged ensemble.

A must-hear concert for anyone who loves Danish and European jazz at the highest level....

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