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Various Artists: The Best of Danish Jazz
by AAJ Staff
The problem with reviewing sampler cds is that usually only one or two tracks at most are selected to represent each artist. Thus it is impossible and unfair to attempt at characterizing each artist or to make valid recommendations (or not) of their music based upon this limited input. On the other hand, one could review ...
Kim Kristensen: PULSE OF TIME
by AAJ Staff
Due to it’s heavy reliance on synthesizers, flute, and electronic percussion, it would be simple for the casual jazz listener to dismiss this recording as progressive rock, ambient (whatever that term means anymore), or at worst “new age.” But these judgements would be hasty and inappropriate. Although PULSE OF TIME certainly resides on the fringes of ...
Pierre D: China Jungle
by C. Michael Bailey
Cross Cultural. From the opening notes, the New Jungle Orchestra (NJO) goes up on two wheels and fearlessly spins through a novel collection of compositions by Pierre Dørge and his band members and associates. At first blush, one would read the composition titles and conclude what Louis Armstrong did after having head Bebop: that this was ...
Simon Spang-Hanssen & Maneklar: Wondering
by Glenn Astarita
Wondering, is a new release from the fine Denmark based record label, “Dacapo Records”. Danish jazz is alive and well while making gainful commercial and artistic strides within the International Modern Jazz scene. On Wondering, saxophonist Simon Spang-Hanssen with his group, “Maneklar” parallel Denmark’s beloved “New Jungle Orchestra” with the incorporation of cross-cultural rhythmic elements along ...
Svend Asmussen Quartet: Live In Concert: Fit As A Fiddle
by C. Michael Bailey
Fiddlin' Around. The violin has a long and prominent tradition in jazz, starting with the swing of Stuff Smith through the fusion of Michael Urbaniak. Svend Asmussen shares the page in the jazz style book between Smith and Stephane Grappelli. He recorded his first sides in 1935 and became widely popular in his native Denmark. He ...
Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra: China Jungle
by Glenn Astarita
It’s hard to find fault with Danish based Pierre Dorge and his “New Jungle Orchestra”, as they are one of the best working bands in jazz. Released in 1997, “China Jungle” represents NJO at their best as they continue to derive cross-cultural elements and meld them into a uniquely identifiable sound, which serves as a hallmark ...
Kenneth Knudsen & Christian Skeel: Music for Eyes
by Glenn Astarita
Recorded in Copenhagen Denmark 1997, “Music for Eyes” represents the dual efforts of synthesists-composers Kenneth Knudsen and Christian Skeel. Having heard (via word of mouth) of Knudsen’s work, this writer’s curiosity was appeased upon receipt of this CD. Here, Knudsen (synths and keyboards) and Keel (samplers, computers) team up and engage in minimalist ambient-electronic pieces that ...
Copenhagen Art Ensemble: SHAPE OF TWELVE (Music by Lotte Anker)
by AAJ Staff
SHAPE OF TWELVE consists of 8 compositions by saxophonist Lotte Anker (who, along with trombonist Ture Larsen, is one of the artistic directors of the Copenhagen Art Ensemble). The works were composed during 1988-1997 and are mostly of medium length (five tracks clock in between 6 and 7 minutes). The Copenhagen Art Ensemble is described in ...
Kenneth Knudsen: Sounds And Silence
by Glenn Astarita
Corresponding to this months review of Kenneth Knudsen’s “Music For Eyes” (See April 99’ AAJ), we pulled one of Knudsen’s 1994 releases from the archives which shows the Danish synthesist in a slightly different light. On “Sounds and Silence”, Knudsen employs soloist’s throughout most of these pieces which also includes Scandinavia’s well known and esteemed jazz ...
Pierre Dorge & New Jungle Orchestra: Music From The Danish Jungle
by Glenn Astarita
Released in 1996, Music From The Danish Jungle represents a good snapshot of a thriving and ever evolving Danish jazz scene. A haven for American jazz musicians seeking acceptance from audiences during the 1960's and early 1970's, Denmark has stood on firm ground in the jazz arena for many years. Prior to the influx of American ...
