Danish saxophonist Asger Nissen—now based in Berlin—visits Søhesten with a new quartet featuring prominent figures from the European jazz scene. Embracing a “modern avant post-bop” aesthetic, the band will improvise their way through a fresh repertoire of Nissen’s original compositions. These works draw from a wide range of influences, reflecting a deep love and respect for the African American jazz tradition, a fascination with classical serialism, and an interest in modern beats.

Drawing from his experience in the jazz scenes of both Berlin and Copenhagen, Asger Nissen has emerged as a distinctive voice in European jazz. He has collaborated with artists such as Jim Black, Michael Formanek, John O’Gallagher, Oli Steidle, Pablo Held, Petter Eldh, Christoffer Dell, Mirna Bogdanovic, and Lucia Cadotsch, among others. In Denmark, he works closely with musicians including Jacob Anderskov, Cornelia Nilsson, Søren Kjærgaard, and Kasper Tranberg; in 2024, he also...

Danish saxophonist Asger Nissen—now based in Berlin—visits Søhesten with a new quartet featuring prominent figures from the European jazz scene. Embracing a “modern avant post-bop” aesthetic, the band will improvise their way through a fresh repertoire of Nissen’s original compositions. These works draw from a wide range of influences, reflecting a deep love and respect for the African American jazz tradition, a fascination with classical serialism, and an interest in modern beats.

Drawing from his experience in the jazz scenes of both Berlin and Copenhagen, Asger Nissen has emerged as a distinctive voice in European jazz. He has collaborated with artists such as Jim Black, Michael Formanek, John O’Gallagher, Oli Steidle, Pablo Held, Petter Eldh, Christoffer Dell, Mirna Bogdanovic, and Lucia Cadotsch, among others. In Denmark, he works closely with musicians including Jacob Anderskov, Cornelia Nilsson, Søren Kjærgaard, and Kasper Tranberg; in 2024, he also appeared as a guest soloist with the DR Big Band.

Furthermore, Asger Nissen maintains established projects and collaborations in Japan—most recently in November 2026, when he performed a series of concerts and made a recording at the foot of Mount Fuji....

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