Ida Hvid/Mårten Lundgren quartet
Saturday den 21. November kl. 21:00 - 01:00
Trumpet player and vocalist Mårten Lundgren has collaborated with bassist Ida Hvid for more than a decade. Now, the two have assembled an all-star lineup featuring Per Møllehøj on guitar and Espen Laub von Lillienskiold on drums. Expect everything from jazz standards to groovy soul jazz à la Cannonball Adderley, highlighted by plenty of vocal numbers from Mårten.
Line-up
Drums
Espen Laub von Lillienskjold is a highly versatile, technically sharp, and deeply respected drummer on the Danish jazz scene. Making his mark early as the youngest-ever drummer in the renowned Klüvers Big Band (now Aarhus Jazz Orchestra), he has since become a vital fixture of the Copenhagen jazz community—often serving as a powerhouse anchor on the stage at La Fontaine. Espen’s playing is characterized by a rare blend of rock-solid groove, supreme dynamic control, and a tasteful responsiveness to his fellow musicians. Whether driving a soulful organ trio, supporting lyrical horn configurations, or exploring modern, open jazz landscapes, he delivers a vibrant and finely detailed musical vocabulary. When Espen Laub von Lillienskjold takes his seat behind the drum kit at La Fontaine, audiences can look forward to an energetic, hard-swinging, uncompromising, top-tier performance.
Bass
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.
Trumpet, Vocal
Mårten Lundgren is a Swedish trumpeter and composer based in Denmark, known for his lyrical and nuanced sound. His music draws on Nordic jazz, open textures, and free improvisation, with a strong sense of form and presence. Through attentive interplay and dynamic range, Lundgren’s concerts shift between intensity and reflection, inviting audiences into a focused and vivid musical space shaped by listening and spontaneity.
Guitar
Per Møllehøj is one of Denmark’s most sought-after jazz guitarists, renowned for his phenomenal swing and deep roots in the jazz tradition. With a warm tone and effortless technique, he masters everything from intimate chamber jazz to explosive bebop. Having performed with legends like Hugo Rasmussen, he remains a staple on both national and international stages. Møllehøj blends classic guitar craftsmanship with a modern energy, ensuring every performance is a unique and captivating experience.
