Jamsession – Kathrine Windfeld, Morten Haxholm & Rasmus Schmidt
Sunday den 7. June kl. 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Over the past 50 years, La Fontaine has hosted numerous jazz musicians. Every Sunday, Copenhagen’s top musicians gather at La Fontaine for a jam session. And maybe some of the big-stage stars will show up and join in. Many jazz legends have played on La Fontaine’s small ‘after-hours’ stage, including Ben Webster, Wynton Marsalis, and Lady Gaga.
This Sunday, pianist Kathrine Windfeld will be directing the music throughout the evening.
Anything can happen during a jazz performance, and La Fontaine is the perfect place to experience it.
Line-up
Piano
Kathrine Windfeld has, over the past decade, established herself as one of the most brilliant and remarkable names on the European jazz scene. As the leader of her own Kathrine Windfeld Big Band and as a guest conductor for prominent European orchestras, she has taken both critics and audiences by storm. Her compositions burst with a rare energy, where razor-sharp, complex rhythms meet sophisticated harmonies and captivating melodic lines. As a pianist and bandleader, she drives the music forward with an uncompromising spirit and exceptional mastery. Kathrine Windfeld proves that large-ensemble jazz is very much alive and kicking—delivered with a modern, colorful, and deeply personal vision.
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Bass
Morten Haxholm is one of the most prominent and prolific bassists on the contemporary Danish jazz scene. With one foot in the Nordic tradition and the other firmly planted in New York’s progressive jazz community, he has developed a highly distinctive sound and an impressive career. Morten is renowned for his exceptionally virtuoso and precise playing, seamlessly blending a powerful rhythmic drive with deep harmonic insight. As a leader of his own critically acclaimed projects, he has recorded and toured extensively with international heavyweights such as Jonathan Kreisberg, Seamus Blake, and Lage Lund. Morten Haxholm consistently brings international caliber, uncompromising energy, and a stellar musical standard to the stage.
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Drums
Rasmus Schmidt is an exceptionally dynamic drummer on the Danish music scene, effortlessly navigating between vastly different genres. Within the realm of modern jazz, he is well-known for his close, long-standing collaboration with bassist Morten Haxholm in the international project Haxholm Schmidt Moras. Alongside New York heavyweights like Seamus Blake and John Escreet, they have made a strong impact with original compositions of high international caliber. Rasmus brings an intense spirit, exceptional responsiveness, and an unwavering drive to the stage. His playing is characterized by technical precision and energy that consistently challenge and elevate the collective interplay in any ensemble.
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