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Live Jazz at Søhesten.

Toftemark Quartet presents new music that explores musical boundaries, where improvisation and spirituality come together in a dynamic and deeply personal sound.

The quartet features:
Andreas Toftemark - tenor and soprano saxophone
Rasmus Sørensen - piano
Matthias Petri - double bass
Nikolaj Bangsgaard - drums

In a remarkably short time, Andreas Toftemark has established himself as one of the leading young saxophonists on the Danish jazz scene. He has performed extensively around the world, including in Brazil, France, Germany, and the United States, and has shared the stage with internationally acclaimed musicians such as Benny Benack III, Ethan Iverson, Rodney Green, Peter Bernstein, and Gerard Presencer.
Signed to April Records, Andreas has released three critically acclaimed albums under his own name. He holds a Bachelor's degree from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York and a European Jazz Master's degree, completed in Copenhagen, Berlin, and Paris.

Live Jazz at Søhesten.

Jacob Christoffersen
Thomas Fonnesbæk
Rasmus Kihlberg

The renowned Danish jazz pianist Jacob Christoffersen
releases his new album, A Good Day, on September 6th on
Storyville Records. The album is the result of a successful
collaboration with experienced musicians Thomas Fonnesbæk
on bass and Rasmus Kihlberg on drums.
On A Good Day, Christoffersen, known for his
versatile musicianship and significant contribution to the Danish
music scene, presents eleven original compositions as well as
new interpretations of classics such as Gasolin's Hva' gør vi nu,
lille du and Danny Boy. The album offers a wide range of
moods, from pensive ballads to energetic
funk numbers and soulful Brazilian rhythms, which both
demonstrate the trio's range and improvisational
skills.
Jacob Christoffersen is a prominent figure in Danish jazz,
known for his creative compositions and captivating
performances, including his long-standing collaboration with
the renowned Danish jazz singer Sinne Eeg. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Christoffersen continues to push the boundaries of modern jazz expression.
Thomas Fonnesbæk, one of Denmark's leading jazz bassists, is known for his virtuoso playing and dynamic style, while Rasmus Kihlberg contributes his versatile drumming. Their shared chemistry and musical understanding is evident throughout the album, reflecting their mutual respect and intuitive collaboration. Combining studio precision with the spontaneity of a live performance, the album gives listeners an experience of the trio's musical interplay and creative exploration. A Good Day proves that they deserve recognition wherever modern jazz is appreciated!

Live Jazz at Søhesten.

The Esben Bay Quartet consists of Esben Bay (sax), August Hasbirk (guitar), Aire Kulbickaite (bass) and Mads Tornemark (drums). The band plays original music, written and partly arranged by Esben Bay, whose inspiration ranges from Kurt Rosenwinkel and Mark Turner, to Ben Wendel, to Emile Parisien.

Esben Bay Quartet består after Esben Bay (sax), August Hasbirk (guitar), Aire Kulbickaite (bas) og Mads Tornemark (trommer). Bandet spiller originalmusik, skrevet og til dels arrangeret af Esben Bay, hvis inspiration spænder fra Kurt Rosenwinkel og Mark Turner, over Ben Wendel, til Emile Parisien

Live Jazz (Soul) at Søhesten.

Sun Byrd is a newly formed six-piece band from Oslo consisting of Johan Helland (vocals), Audun Reknes (keys), Kristoffer Lippestad (sax), Lyder Røed (trumpet), Markus Hafsund Gundersen (bass) and Bård Berg (drums). Comprised of musicians from Norway's Bård Berg Electric Band and Fieh, Sun Byrd's new self-titled album is a vivacious and carefully crafted modern soul workout.

Live Jazz at Søhesten.

Henrik Holst is a well-regarded drummer within Copenhagen's jazz scene, contributing his talent to various groups like the Kathrine Windfeld Big Band, Sextet, and Jeppe Zacho Quintet. Additionally, he leads the bands Oh People and Art Roho, platforms for original music and artistic exploration.

With over a decade in the industry, Henrik has collaborated with notable musicians such as Mike Stern, Gilad Hekselman, Immanuel Wilkins, and participated in unique drum performances alongside Jonathan Blake and Winard Harper.

Henrik honed his craft under the guidance of Danish drum legend Anders Mogensen for three years and has received occasional mentorship from respected drummers like Joe Farnsworth, Greg Hutchinson, John Riley, and Obed Calvaire. His drumming style is characterized by a distinct touch, a strong sense of swing, and a melodic finesse, establishing him as a top-tier drummer.

Live Jazz at Søhesten Henrik Holst Drums Magnus Hjort Piano Simon Petersson Bass Christian Holm-Svendsen Saxophone.

Copenhagen-based drummer Henrik Holst is a distinctive voice on the contemporary jazz scene, known for his work with ensembles such as Kathrine Windfeld Big Band and collaborations with artists like Jeppe Zacho. Through his own projects, Oh People and Art Roho, he explores original music with depth and artistic vision.

For this concert, Henrik Holst presents a new and dynamic quartet featuring Christian Holm-Svendsen on saxophone, Magnus Hjorth on piano, and Simon Petersson on bass. Together, they will dive into a repertoire that blends old and new compositions.

Christian Holm-Svendsen - Saxophone

Magnus Hjorth - Piano

Simon Petersson - Bass

Henrik Holst - Drums

Live Jazz at Søhesten Alfred Ocansey - klaver Jesper Bodilsen - kontrabas Nikolaj Bangsgaard - Trommer.

Alfred Ocansey Trio:

Alfred Ocansey - klaver
Jesper Bodilsen - kontrabas
Nikolaj Bangsgaard - Trommer

Alfred Ocansey is a young jazz pianist who has already made a strong impression as an exciting new figure on the Danish jazz scene. He won "Young Funen Jazz Talent of the Year 2025" and

participated in TV2's music program Piano, where he performed his own compositions and arrangements in collaboration with Mads Langer. Alfred's style is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition of swing, bebop, and post-bop. This evening, the trio will present a mix of well-known jazz standards as well as Alfred's own compositions. His music draws from many sources-you can hear both the Nordic sentimental tone, lyrical melodies from the classical world, and the harmonic complexity of jazz. At Søhesten, Alfred performs in a trio with Jesper Bodilsen, one of Denmark's most renowned jazz bassists, known for his warm tone and elegant, lyrical playing. On drums is Nikolaj Bangsgaard, who, with his technical skill and attentive approach, ties the music together

Live Jazz at Søhesten Xavi Torres Quartet Feat. Jesse van Ruller Line-up: Xavi Torres - piano, Jesse van Ruller - Guitar, Andreu Pitach - Drums, Bass Tba.

Live Jazz at Søhesten
Xavi Torres Quartet Feat. Jesse van Ruller
Line-up: Xavi Torres - piano, Jesse van Ruller - Guitar, Andreu Pitach - Drums, Bass Tba

As a pianist and composer, the Spanish Xavi Torres who lives and studied in Amsterdam, tells his own story. Together with his trio he creates his typical piano patterns that illustrate his optimism and adventurous approach in music. The young trio has been granted many awards lately: they won the Dutch Jazz Competition (2016), but also the Keep An Eye International Jazz Award (2015 and 2014) en they were named the Best Group of 2015 by The Catalan Jazz Musicians Asociation. We're proud to present them on our roof.

Jesse van Ruller is known to be one of the best contemporary jazz guitarists on the scene today. His unique sound, virtuoso technique and beautiful compositions are praised around the globe.

In 1995 he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award in Washington . The jury, consisting of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Pat Martino and Mark Whitfield, was of the opinion that Jesse is one of the most promising talents of his time. In the same year he graduated summa cum laude from the Hilversum Conservatory, where he studied with Wim Overgaauw. Since then he has collaborated with many of the worlds leading musicians. He was nominated for the Dutch Bird and Edison Awards several times and to date has released 11 albums as a leader or co-leader.
Jesse leads his own trio in which he continues to display his impressive talents as a jazz guitarist as well as a composer. In this classic guitar-bass-drums setting he unerringly combines all chords and melodies on his semi-acoustic jazz guitar; tradition, expertise and innovation un-insistently go hand in hand.

Live Jazz at Søhesten Xavi Torres Quartet Feat. Jesse van Ruller Line-up: Xavi Torres - piano, Jesse van Ruller - Guitar, Andreu Pitach - Drums, Bass Tba.

Live Jazz at Søhesten
Xavi Torres Quartet Feat. Jesse van Ruller
Line-up: Xavi Torres - piano, Jesse van Ruller - Guitar, Andreu Pitach - Drums, Bass Tba

As a pianist and composer, the Spanish Xavi Torres who lives and studied in Amsterdam, tells his own story. Together with his trio he creates his typical piano patterns that illustrate his optimism and adventurous approach in music. The young trio has been granted many awards lately: they won the Dutch Jazz Competition (2016), but also the Keep An Eye International Jazz Award (2015 and 2014) en they were named the Best Group of 2015 by The Catalan Jazz Musicians Asociation. We're proud to present them on our roof.
Jesse van Ruller is known to be one of the best contemporary jazz guitarists on the scene today. His unique sound, virtuoso technique and beautiful compositions are praised around the globe. In 1995 he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk Award in Washington . The jury, consisting of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Jim Hall, Pat Martino and Mark Whitfield, was of the opinion that Jesse is one of the most promising talents of his time.
In the same year he graduated summa cum laude from the Hilversum Conservatory, where he studied with Wim Overgaauw. Since then he has collaborated with many of the worlds leading musicians. He was nominated for the Dutch Bird and Edison Awards several times and to date has released 11 albums as a leader or co-leader.