Lis Wessberg. Steen Rasmussen Quinteto feat. Leo Minax in Portalen, Greve Denmark
3 February at 13.00 - 16.00 Rasmussen Quinteto feat. Leo Minax
Sophisticated jazzy folklore based on the highlands of Brazil! Steen Rasmussen has once again invited Leo Minax, one of Brazil's great vocalists, to Denmark. Together they deliver contemporary Brazilian music as we know it from Gilberto Gil, among others. Sophisticated jazzy folklore based on Brazil's highlands,
Minas Gerais, where Leo Minax has his roots. In addition, they delve into the songs of the bossanova's first man, Antonio Carlos Jobim, which Leo Minax interprets uncontrollably beautifully. Line-up: Leo Minax (BR, voc, g), Steen Rasmussen (p), Lis Wessberg (tb), Bastian Sjelberg (b), Martin Andersen (dm) 10 February at 13.00 - 16.00
Lis Wessberg is among the leading trombonists in Denmark. Known for her beautiful tone and unique feeling on the instrument.
Has played with numerous of Danish top artists in jazz and pop music including Marilyn Mazur, Fredrik Lundin, Lennart Ginman, Jan Kaspersen, Claus Høxbroe, DR Bigband, Hanne Boel and many others.
For Wessberg, a good melody and a full, rich sound are the two most important elements of her performing and composing. Her trombone playing resembles a singer's voice, filled with warmth and emotion. Her compositions are soulful and thoughtful, while her arrangements have an almost dreamy quality.
Wessberg has performed on more than 50 albums.
Lis Wessberg released her debut album, Yellow Map, October 1st 2021.
She has also toured extensively in both Denmark and abroad, often at big festivals, sharing the stage with some of biggest stars in the music firmament, like Joyce Moreno, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Ernie Wilkins Almost Big Band feat. Randy Brecker, to name just a few.
Her career as a trombonist came about quite by chance. When she was just 8 years old, she dreamed of playing in Herlev's local harmony orchestra. When the opportunity arose, the only instrument available was the trombone. Although the choice of instrument was random, she studied assiduously for many years with inspiring teachers, and she became skilled enough at the age of 19 to be admitted to the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. Wessberg completed her education in 1991 and soon began her career as a professional jazz musician.
Lis Wessberg’s influences are Miles Davis, Lee Konitz, Ben Webster, Chet Baker, Radiohead and Mark Hollis of Talk Talk.
Lis Wessberg. Steen Rasmussen Quinteto feat. Leo Minax in Portalen, Greve Denmark
3 February at 13.00 - 16.00 Rasmussen Quinteto feat. Leo Minax
Sophisticated jazzy folklore based on the highlands of Brazil! Steen Rasmussen has once again invited Leo Minax, one of Brazil's great vocalists, to Denmark. Together they deliver contemporary Brazilian music as we know it from Gilberto Gil, among others. Sophisticated jazzy folklore based on Brazil's highlands,
Minas Gerais, where Leo Minax has his roots. In addition, they delve into the songs of the bossanova's first man, Antonio Carlos Jobim, which Leo Minax interprets uncontrollably beautifully. Line-up: Leo Minax (BR, voc, g), Steen Rasmussen (p), Lis Wessberg (tb), Bastian Sjelberg (b), Martin Andersen (dm) 10 February at 13.00 - 16.00
Lis Wessberg is among the leading trombonists in Denmark. Known for her beautiful tone and unique feeling on the instrument.
Has played with numerous of Danish top artists in jazz and pop music including Marilyn Mazur, Fredrik Lundin, Lennart Ginman, Jan Kaspersen, Claus Høxbroe, DR Bigband, Hanne Boel and many others.
For Wessberg, a good melody and a full, rich sound are the two most important elements of her performing and composing. Her trombone playing resembles a singer's voice, filled with warmth and emotion. Her compositions are soulful and thoughtful, while her arrangements have an almost dreamy quality.
Wessberg has performed on more than 50 albums.
Lis Wessberg released her debut album, Yellow Map, October 1st 2021.
She has also toured extensively in both Denmark and abroad, often at big festivals, sharing the stage with some of biggest stars in the music firmament, like Joyce Moreno, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Ernie Wilkins Almost Big Band feat. Randy Brecker, to name just a few.
Her career as a trombonist came about quite by chance. When she was just 8 years old, she dreamed of playing in Herlev's local harmony orchestra. When the opportunity arose, the only instrument available was the trombone. Although the choice of instrument was random, she studied assiduously for many years with inspiring teachers, and she became skilled enough at the age of 19 to be admitted to the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. Wessberg completed her education in 1991 and soon began her career as a professional jazz musician.
Lis Wessberg’s influences are Miles Davis, Lee Konitz, Ben Webster, Chet Baker, Radiohead and Mark Hollis of Talk Talk.