Alice Carreri Quartet
Saturday den 18. April kl. 21:00 - 01:00
The Alice Carreri Quartet is sassy, sophisticated, and spirited from start to finish. With a lineup of the finest musicians, their performances exude virtuosity, soul, a love for the craft, and immense musical mastery. Don’t miss this constellation!
Line-up
Vocal
Alice Carreri is a Danish jazz singer, known for her warm, deep vocals and authentic expression that draws on the Golden Age of Jazz. With a background in both Copenhagen and New York, she has become a recognized voice in the Nordic region, interpreting standards and her own compositions with a rare sensitivity and musicality. Carreri is a storyteller; her vocal delivery has an intimate and compelling quality that conveys the essence of the lyrics and creates a deep connection with the listener.
Drums
Jeppe Gram is known as one of Denmark’s most responsive and sophisticated drummers. With a playing style that always centers on the core of the music, he creates a nuanced and vibrant foundation for any ensemble. Over the years, he has been a steady collaborator for many of the biggest names in Danish jazz and has established himself as a strong bandleader with his own projects, including the critically acclaimed Jeppe Gram Septet. As a recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Jeppe Gram guarantees a musical experience that combines technical mastery with a deep respect for both traditional swing and modern, exploratory jazz.
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Trumpet
Jesper Riis is one of Denmark’s leading trumpeters, arrangers, and composers, particularly recognized for his work with big bands and large ensembles. As the Chief Conductor of The Orchestra and a composer for the Danish Radio Big Band, he has forged a sophisticated, modern expression of orchestral jazz. Riis possesses a rare ability to combine technical composition with a deep jazz sensibility, which has led to collaborations with stars like John Scofield. He is a central figure in contemporary Danish music.
Hammond organ
Martin Schack is a versatile and acclaimed Danish pianist and organist, moving fluently between neo-bop, mainstream jazz, and re-interpretations of the Danish songbook. He has an extensive international career, releasing albums on Storyville Records, notably featuring Tom Harrell. Schack is also a prominent cultural figure, serving as a lecturer at the Conservatory of Music, as the owner of the venue Termansens, and as the founder of the Ribe Jazz Festival.
