What should I know about them?

Both Sinne Eeg and bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk belong to the top of Danish jazz musicians who have had an international breakthrough and tour the world. Their collaboration goes back many years and in 2015 the duo released their first album together, “Eeg-Fonnesbæk”. It has also become a Danish Music Award for best "Vocal Jazz Release".

Sinne Eeg has made a big name for herself in recent years from Japan to China to the USA. As a top name at festivals, theaters and major events all over the world, she puts Denmark on the world map of jazz. Originally from Lemvig and educated at the conservatory in Esbjerg, Sinne Eeg most enjoys playing intimate concerts in her home country.

Thomas Fonnesbæk has long since made his mark as one of Europe's most well-playing bassists. As a student of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, he is often the first choice for international giants when they visit Denmark. With a modern sty...

What should I know about them?

Both Sinne Eeg and bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk belong to the top of Danish jazz musicians who have had an international breakthrough and tour the world. Their collaboration goes back many years and in 2015 the duo released their first album together, “Eeg-Fonnesbæk”. It has also become a Danish Music Award for best "Vocal Jazz Release".

Sinne Eeg has made a big name for herself in recent years from Japan to China to the USA. As a top name at festivals, theaters and major events all over the world, she puts Denmark on the world map of jazz. Originally from Lemvig and educated at the conservatory in Esbjerg, Sinne Eeg most enjoys playing intimate concerts in her home country.

Thomas Fonnesbæk has long since made his mark as one of Europe's most well-playing bassists. As a student of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, he is often the first choice for international giants when they visit Denmark. With a modern style that unites Jacos Pastorius with Ray Brown, he plays with international top names such as Christian Sands, Aaron Parks, Monty Alexander, Enrico Pieranunzi and Gregory Hutchinson.

What kind of jazz do they play?

This evening the duo plays standards from The Great American Songbook as well as original compositions from both of them. The beautiful sound of Sinne's voice perfectly matches Fonnesbæk's warm, vibrant and playful bass sound.

The two musicians are known for listening attentively and inspiring each other to take chances. Spontaneity, communication and interpretation are the essence of these two amazing artists, who are responsive to each other's smallest details. What you create together is simply enchanting.

What do the critics say?

"Sinne Eeg is one of the best jazz vocalists on the current scene... She possesses a distinctive voice with exceptional intonation and control." — C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz

"Thomas Fonnesbæk is one of the country's absolute leading double bassists. He has a fantastic tone, a formidable surplus and a rare ability to make the bass a fully equal solo instrument." — Kjeld Frandsen, Berlingske...

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