Brazilian, North American and Scandinavian musical traditions come together beautifully in this exciting collaboration between the wonderful Brazilian singer Rosàlia De Souza and a dynamic, world-class trio featuring composer and pianist Peter Rosendal, drummer Jonas Johansen and bassist Graig Earle.

Audiences can look forward to an outstanding musical experience, featuring original compositions by the musicians and lyrics by Rosàlia, blending the finest elements of these different musical worlds. The band has developed a unique sound brimming with vitality, energy and musical confidence.


Rosàlia De Souza is one of today’s most exciting and engaging interpreters of samba, bossa nova and the Brazilian musical tradition. Her voice and stage presence capture the essence and sophistication of Rio de Janeiro, her birthplace, in the 1960s, while her individuality shines through with a modern sensibility and vibrant energy.

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Brazilian, North American and Scandinavian musical traditions come together beautifully in this exciting collaboration between the wonderful Brazilian singer Rosàlia De Souza and a dynamic, world-class trio featuring composer and pianist Peter Rosendal, drummer Jonas Johansen and bassist Graig Earle.

Audiences can look forward to an outstanding musical experience, featuring original compositions by the musicians and lyrics by Rosàlia, blending the finest elements of these different musical worlds. The band has developed a unique sound brimming with vitality, energy and musical confidence.


Rosàlia De Souza is one of today’s most exciting and engaging interpreters of samba, bossa nova and the Brazilian musical tradition. Her voice and stage presence capture the essence and sophistication of Rio de Janeiro, her birthplace, in the 1960s, while her individuality shines through with a modern sensibility and vibrant energy.

She has worked with some of the biggest names in Brazilian music, including Marcos Valle, Toco and Roberto Menescal, and has released 13 albums under her own name. Rosàlia performs around the world, and 55º refers to Copenhagen’s latitude, where this group originated.

There is arguably no more suitable trio in Denmark to collaborate with Rosàlia. Master drummer Jonas Johansen, who has been a leading figure on the Danish jazz scene for decades, is also an expert in Brazilian music.

Peter Rosendal combines folk, world music and jazz in a truly unique way and has both recorded and lived in Brazil for extended periods.

Graig Earle is renowned for his solid yet virtuosic and supportive bass playing, warm tone and outstanding rhythmic feel.



Rosàlia De Souza — vocals

Peter Rosendal — piano

Graig Earle — double bass

Jonas Johansen — drums

This promises to be a concert experience that will bring Brazilian sunshine and warmth straight into the hearts of the audience.

The repertoire blends well-known and lesser-known compositions by Brazilian masters such as Antônio Carlos Jobim, Joyce Moreno and Chico Buarque with original compositions by the band members, inspired by Brazilian music.



“Brazilian singer Rosalia De Souza has put together a rich album of jazz and local tradition… She is exciting and entertaining…” - George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly (USA)

“A truly captivating discovery, one can safely say, was the Brazilian singer Rosalia De Souza…”

“…one must admit that the miracle happened…” - ***** - Henrik Palle, Politiken (Denmark)

“…music guaranteed to fill clubs everywhere as the thermometer drops towards zero.” - Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts (Norway)

“It is a fantastic combination.” The sunshine, tinged with the melancholy of Brazilian samba, choro and bossa nova, merges with the crystal-clear coolness of Nordic jazz in Rosàlia De Souza Quarteto 55º. Not a single one of the 13 tracks is anything less than fantastic. - Gary Whitehouse, Green Man Review (USA)


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Friday, 26 February 2027, at 8:00 PM
Ticket price: DKK 185
Ticket fee: DKK 25
Doors open one hour before the performance.
Seated concert with unreserved seating.
Coats and other outerwear may not be brought into the auditorium and must be left in the cloakroom.
Cloakroom fee: DKK 10, included in the ticket price.

Johan Mantzius Vej 7A
3460 Birkerød
Denmark

Getting there: Five minutes from Birkerød Station.

S-train: Line A

Buses: 500S, 196, 197 and 198...

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