Christina Dahl Organ trio
Friday den 28. August kl. 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
With the release of “Heartbeats,” Christina Dahl established herself as one of Denmark’s most funky composers, saxophonists, and bandleaders. Since then, she has worked on a variety of projects, always prioritizing a blues-drenched and melodic essence, wherever her creative soul has led her. At La Fontaine, she presents classic “La Fontaine jazz,” putting that funky energy front and center.
Line-up
Saxophone
Christina Dahl is an institution on the Scandinavian jazz scene and is widely regarded as one of the most significant saxophonists of her generation. She is renowned for her deep, warm tone and a rare, captivating stage presence, effortlessly shifting between profound vulnerability and explosive power. As a composer and leader of her own critically acclaimed ensembles, including the Christina Dahl Quartet, she crafts original musical narratives where Nordic melancholy beautifully blends with dynamic, modern jazz. Her exceptional musicality and ability to inspire her fellow musicians have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Ben Webster Prize. A performance by Christina Dahl is an intense, soulful, and deeply moving experience.
Drums
Espen Laub is a highly versatile and respected Danish drummer who moves effortlessly between the demanding requirements of jazz, pop, and rock. He is known for his technical precision, dynamic energy, and extensive studio and live work with some of Denmark’s biggest pop acts (including L.I.G.A. and Shaka Loveless). Laub is equally a potent force on the jazz scene, where his broad experience makes him a sought-after musician who consistently delivers a solid, stylistically clean drive.
Organ, Piano
Mads Søndergaard is a Danish jazz pianist and organist known for his versatile and melodically strong playing, which moves between Nordic lyricism, American jazz tradition, and soulful Hammond grooves. A graduate of The Royal Conservatory in The Hague, he has made a name for himself as both a soloist and sideman on the Danish jazz scene, performing regularly at events such as the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. With releases like Art Roho serving Mads Søndergaard, he demonstrates a mature and personal approach that combines improvisation, storytelling, and technical finesse. Søndergaard is a captivating live performer who unites tradition and contemporary jazz in a warm, organic expression.
