Ida Hvid is one of Denmark’s most respected double bassists and a central figure in the country’s traditional jazz and mainstream environment. She is known for her deep roots in jazz history, her unwavering, swinging drive, and her beautiful tone. With an active career as both a bandleader and a sought-after collaborator (including Christina von Bülow and Alex Riel), Hvid cements her position as one of the most important rhythmic forces in modern Danish jazz.