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Sep 02 20.00 (8pm) DKK 250 FRIDAY Sep 01 20.00 (8pm) DKK 250 THURSDAY Sep 09 20.00 (8pm) DKK 275 FRIDAY Sep 15 20.00 (8pm) DKK 275 THURSDAY Sep 10 20.00 (8pm) DKK 275 SATURDAY Sep 03 20.00 (8pm) DKK 320 SATURDAY Sep 08 20.00 (8pm) DKK 250 THURSDAY www.jazzhusmontmartre.dk Jazzhus Montmartre · Store Regnegade 19A · 1110 Copenhagen K · Denmark Café open Mon-Fri from 12, Sat from 10 · Dinner booking at (+45) 31 72 34 94 Ticket booking at (+45) 70 15 65 65 SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2011 IN PRAISE OF THE GREAT AMERICAN PIANIST THOMAS CLAUSEN TRIO FEATURING CHUCK ISRAELS Thomas Clausen (piano / DK), Chuck Israels (bass / US), Karsten Bagge (drums / DK) Thomas Clausen recently released the album "For Bill" featuring Chuck Israels, a long time collaborator of Thomas Clausen’s’, also known for his extensive work on some of the most legendary Bill Evans recordings. These two nights at Montmartre are a celebration of the universe that Bill Evans was part of creating, indeed inspiring almost all living pianists today, and definitely placing Evans among the greatest jazz pianists ever. His mu- sic continues to resonate and Thomas Clausen Trio is a beautiful chance to hear the famous compositions and standards immortalized by Bill Evans. JAZZ, TANGO AND A TASTE OF ITALY PAOLO RUSSO SOLO & TRIO Paolo Russo (piano and bandoneón / IT), Klaus Hovman (bass / DK), Niclas Bardeleben (drums / DK) Italian pianist and bandeneón player Paolo Russo is among Europe’s new great jazz personalities and we are now feeling the musical benefit of having his talent on our doorstep after he decided to move to and live in Copenhagen. On this evening Paolo draws on his large repertoire rang- ing from unique interpretations of Piazolla over jazz standards to his own beautiful compositions, performing both solo and in trio with bass veteran Klaus Hovman and the young drumming phenomenon Niclas Bardeleben. An evening for those who love Piazolla, tango and jazz with a taste of Italy. ONE OF DENMARK’S BEST JAZZ COMPOSERS WITH THE YOUNG VOCAL TALENT EMBORG GROUP FEAT. MALENE MORTENSEN Malene Mortensen (vocal / DK), Jørgen Emborg (piano / DK), Hans Ulrik (sax / DK), Paul Hinz (bass / DK) , Niclas Campagnol (drums / DK) We are not afraid to call Jørgen Emborg one of Danish jazz’s most interesting composers in the jazz genre. In the last 20 years he has composed countless beautiful and endear- ing songs that are much appreciated by a large and enthusiastic audience. We especially remember his brilliant collaboration with Danish jazz singer Mona Larsen, Emborg Larsen Quintet, which quickly became known as the best vocal ensemble at the time. Today Emborg is assembling all his successful compositions in a new collaboration with another promising Danish singer, Malene Mortensen. With virtuosity Malene Mortensen adds an extra spark of intensity and delivers just the right amount of sensitivity to the numbers. THE GREAT SWEDISH VOCALIST WITH HER QUARTET LENA ERICSSON QUARTET Linda Ericsson, (vocal / SE), Ole Kock Hansen, (piano / DK), Bo Stief, (bass / DK), Aage Tanggaard, (drums / DK) Sweden has a long tradition of producing some of the best singers, whether it is jazz, pop or folk music. Lena Ericsson rightfully belongs to this category with a beautiful and pure Nordic sound, just like we know it from great singers like Monica Zetterlund, Lisa Nilsson and Victoria Tolstoy. Lena Ericsson might not be a strong name in Denmark (yet), but she is a singer out of the ordinary; her collaborations with a range of Scandinavia’s most impressive and influential musi- cians, among others Arne Domnerus, Svend Asmussen, Östen Warnebring, Jan Lundgren and ABBA put strong emphasis to her name and tell about quite an impressive career. MONTMARTRE CLASSIC DEXTER NIGHT KIRK LIGHTSEY – ALEX RIEL QUARTET Kirk Lightsey (piano / US), Alex Riel (drums / DK), Tomas Franck (tenor sax / SE), Thomas Fonnesbæk (bass / DK) Montmartre was Dexter Gordon’s club, no more no less. He loved playing here. Dexter’s time at Montmartre set the highest standards possible and one who carries Dexter’s legacy till this day is Alex Riel, Dexter’s friend and favorite drummer in Europe. When Dexter Gordon returned to the US in the 70’s, it was with Kirk Lightsey on piano, and it is unique that two of Dexter’s favourite musicians now have the opportunity to give us an evening inspired by him. Adding to the quartet is Tomas Franck, probably the European saxophonist who comes closest to Dexter’s incredible feeling and ability to tell a story with the melody in the center. Add to that Thomas Fonnesbæk, a most luminous exam- ple of NHØP’s musical heritage among the new generation of bassists. A classic Montmartre evening. TWO JAZZ MASTERS IN RARE DUO CONCERT KIRK LIGHTSEY - JESPER LUNDGAARD THE DUO Kirk Lightsey (piano / US), Jesper Lundgaard (bass / DK) Kirk Lightsey is one of the great pianists today; some say he is probably the last great post-bop piano player and he is also known as the superb accom- panist for the legendary Dexter Gordon. In Kirk’s playing you always find the melody in the center and he plays with both great energy and an engaging swing that maintains the listener’s attention. Together with Jesper Lundgaard, Kirk Lightsey is touring the major European jazz scenes and captivating old and new audiences with his remarkable music. Montmartre is next! Sep 16 20.00 (8pm) DKK 275 FRIDAY LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SPECTACULAR ‘NORDIC’ JAZZ ALBUM JESPER BODILSEN SHORT STORIES FOR DREAMERS Jesper Bodilsen (bass / DK), Peter Asplund (trumpet / SE), Peter Rosendal (piano + melodica / DK), Per Gade (acoustic guitar / DK) Once again Montmartre turns dreams into reality. One of Denmark’s finest bass players Jesper Bodilsen presents his most personal and heartfelt project to date, Short Stories for Dreamers. In these compositions and arrangements by Bodilsen, unspoken poetry and imaginary images blend together into a soundscape of short individual stories that are seperate yet related, just like when we dream. The tone is warm, open and inviting, disclosing places Bodilsen has been too, whilst at the same time the music is still beautifully rooted in Scandinavian soil. No matter if you are a jazz lover or you just like good music, this evening of a dream trip will be like fresh air to your ears. Sep 17 20.00 (8pm) DKK 275 SATURDAY Sep 22 20.00 (8pm) DKK 325 THURSDAY THE LIVING WEST COAST SAX LEGEND RETURNS TO COPENHAGEN HERB GELLER WITH OLE KOCK HANSEN TRIO Herb Geller (alto saxophone / US), Ole Kock Hansen (piano / DK, Jesper Lundgaard (bass / DK), Aage Tanggaard (drums / DK) Herb Geller is a true legend. Already in the 50s he was part of the famous West Coast scene with musicians such as Chet Baker, Bill Holman and Art Pepper, with whom he also recorded several albums. After moving to New York for a while he continued on to Europe where he landed a Montmartre performance in the mid-60s with help from Stan Getz. "We came on after Bud Powell, so on our first night we played with him," recalls Herb Geller who ever since has been a sought-after soloist in both Europe and America. With him are 3 of Denmark’s finest musicians, who have among others played with Chet Baker and Stan Getz. It does not get much grander. Sep 23 20.00 (8pm) DKK 325 FRIDAY Sep 24 20.00 (8pm) DKK 195 SATURDAY THE NEW DANISH VOCAL JAZZ SENSATION SINGS THE CLASSY BLUES KENDRA LOU THE BILLIE HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE Kendra Lou, (vocal / DK), Søren Kristiansen (piano / DK), Thomas Fonnesbæk (bass / DK), Jeppe Gram (drums / DK) Anybody who knows just a tiny bit about Billie Holidays’s history also knows it takes strength and courage to open the Holiday songbook and pick the right tunes to sing. Kendra Lou is the voice to do exactly that. With openness and vulnerability, she captures the essence behind the songs that Billie Holiday made famous, while at the same time bringing her own self anno 2011 into the picture. A natural born singer at an early age and today a stage and screen actress, Kendra Lou always delivers whatever the art demands, with passion, sincerity and entertainment value. This lady has class! Sep 29 20.00 (8pm) DKK 195 THURSDAY TOP CLASS TRIO JAZZ MADS VINDING INTRODUCING CARL WINTHER Mads Vinding (bass / DK), Carl Winther (piano / DK), Niclas Campagnol (drums / SE) Mads Vinding is world famous for his take on the modern piano trio. In Japan, he is probably the biggest Danish name, with over one million records sold. In the last 20 years, Mads Vinding has presented his audience to a series of fantastic pianists, in- cluding Enrico Pieranunzi, Roger Kellaway, Carsten Dahl and Jean-Michel Pilc. Now he is teaming up with Carl Winther, this generation’s most promising pianist who just won the prestigious 32nd Gexto Annual Jazz Competition in Spain. Carl Winther is already in high demand abroad, but here is a chance to hear him together with one of our own masters, and accompanied by the incredible Niclas Campagnol on drums. Expect an evening out of the ordinary and be among the first to experience this brand new super trio. • Copenhagen’s prime jazz club • World class jazz at the legendary intimate venue • Enjoy great food and wine before all concerts from 17.30 • Non-profit foundation www.jazzhusmontmartre.dk Ticket booking: (+45) 70 15 65 65 · Café booking: (+45) 31 72 34 94 Layout by Elise Starcke SEP 30 20.00 (8pm) DKK 220 FRIDAY TWO GREAT AMERICAN JAZZ ARTISTS WITH THEIR DANISH FRIEND BOB GULLOTTI QUARTET Bob Gullotti (drums / US), Jesper Løvdal (tenor saxophone / DK), Butch Lacy (piano / US), Jonas Westergaard (bass / DK) Bob Gullotti is lesser known than many of his American colleagues, yet he belongs to the ranks of the elite of drummers who everyone loves to gig with, in- cluding the likes of Joe Lovano, J.J. Johnson and John Pattitucci. At Montmartre Jazzhouse, Gullotti brings with him our own Jesper Løvdal and the young bass comet Jonas Westergaard. Last but not least the ever lavish playing pianist Butch Lacy joins in, which is a real jazz treat as he is only rarely heard playing live in Denmark. These concerts will be a great reunion of two American masters in interaction with some of the most exciting cats on the Danish jazz scene.
