Moseholm/Tazelaar/Artved
Friday den 25. September kl. 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Guitarist Jacob Artved is on a short visit to his hometown of Copenhagen. He is normally based in New York, where he frequently plays with two other world-class musicians: Gideon Tazelaar on saxophone and Felix Moseholm on bass. The group takes standard tunes from the jazz tradition to new heights, but the musicians also bring fresh compositions to the repertoire. Expect swinging, contemporary jazz at the highest level!
Line-up
Drums
Cornelia Nilsson is one of the most exciting and sought-after drummers on the Nordic jazz scene today. Based in Copenhagen, the Swedish-born musician has made a significant impact with her technically superior and deeply passionate playing, earning her the prestigious Ben Webster Prize (2024) and the Tivoli Jazz Prize. She is renowned for her ability to “set fire” to any musical setting, whether performing with icons like Kenny Barron and Ron Carter or leading her own trio. Her drumming blends a historical grasp of bebop and swing with a modern, vibrant energy, consistently creating an intense and captivating concert experience.
Bass
Felix Moseholm is one of the most remarkable and talented young bassists on the Danish jazz scene today. Raised in a prominent musical family and educated at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, he has spent recent years firmly embedded in the American jazz metropolis. Performing alongside some of the genre’s heavyweights, he has refined a playing style characterized by immense rhythmic authority, a big, resonant tone, and a deep understanding of the jazz tradition. Felix is renowned for providing an unwavering foundation while delivering lyrical, mature solos. Whether collaborating with international stars or performing back home with leading artists like Jacob Artved, he brings an unmistakable New York energy and a world-class standard to the stage.
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Saxophone
Gideon Tazelaar is one of the most compelling and technically superb saxophonists on the European jazz scene today. Dividing his time between Amsterdam, New York, and now the Scandinavian jazz community, he has developed a style that feels like a direct lineage to the greatest tenor giants of jazz’s golden era. He navigates the lightning-fast complexities of traditional bebop with effortless ease, while seamlessly infusing classic ballads with deep, lyrical warmth. Gideon is renowned for his massive tone and tight interplay, collaborating with international icons like Wynton Marsalis and Dick Oatts as well as leading Danish artists like Jacob Artved. A performance by Gideon Tazelaar is a raw, unadorned, and deeply swinging tribute to the true spirit of jazz.
Drums, Guitar
Jacob Artved has rapidly established himself as one of the most prominent and brilliant stars on the Scandinavian jazz scene. Admitted to the Rhythmic Music Conservatory at just 15 years old—the youngest student ever—he soon chose to relocate to New York City to immerse himself in the genre the traditional way: through endless jam sessions in the city’s vibrant club scene. Jacob is renowned for his dazzling technique, a crystal-clear, signature guitar tone, and a remarkably mature grasp of both traditional bebop and contemporary jazz styles. With critically acclaimed releases like Live at Jazzhus Montmartre (featuring drum legend Louis Hayes) and the ambitious, classically-inspired album Metamorphosis, he proves to be a masterful keeper of the flame with a bold, modern vision.
