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Kristoffer Vejslev
Danish modern/nordic jazz guitarist and composer
About Me
Kristoffer Dyssegaard Vejslev
Kristoffer Dyssegaard Vejslev is a Danish guitarist and composer currently based in Copenhagen. In 2019, he
graduated from the Conservatory of Amsterdam (CvA), where he studied with prominent names such as Jesse
Van Ruller, Reinier Baas, and Peter Bernstein, while also receiving private lessons from Jakob Bro. His playing
style blends the international jazz influences he absorbed at the conservatory with a Nordic sensibility shaped
by his Copenhagen upbringing.
As a third-generation composer, Kristoffer is deeply influenced by his father, Jakob Vejslev, and his grandfather,
Tony Vejslev, both renowned for their melodies set to Danish poetry. This legacy is reflected in his lyrical
approach to composition and guitar playing, as noted by Politiken, which described him as “a versatile guitarist
who weaves together many threads both in his playing and his compositions.”
He has composed over 70 pieces and released six internationally acclaimed albums with groups such as Red
Gazelle Trio, Vulture Forest, Vejslev Exploration Band, and Vejslev / Brunbjerg / Elhøj. His music has received
critical acclaim and international radio play, and he has performed across Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe, and
China. In 2023, he was featured as an artist in Jazz Guitar Today.
His latest album, On A Human Level, expands Red Gazelle Trio’s sound with collaborations from Ned Ferm
and Jakob Sørensen.
