“INSIDE STRAIGHT – Jacob Christoffersen, Claus Waidtløw, Thomas Fonnesbæk & Stefan Pasborg
Friday den 23. January 2026 kl. 21:00 - 01:00
For more than 25 years, Stefan Pasborg has been one of Denmark’s leading drummers. Now he returns to his roots at La Fontaine, where he played countless concerts throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Together with the outstanding pianist Jacob Christoffersen, he has assembled the group “Inside Straight” exclusively for La Fontaine. The band is completed by top-tier musicians Thomas Fonnesbæk on bass and Claus Waidtløw on saxophones.
Experience four remarkable musicians performing music inspired by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Cannonball Adderley, Lee Morgan, and more—an evening filled with soul jazz and groove at La Fontaine.
Line-up
Flute, Saxophone
Claus Waidtløw is one of Denmark’s most prominent saxophonists, composers, and arrangers on the modern jazz scene. With a clear tone and musicality that ranges from the intense to the lyrical, he has established himself as a true master of contemporary post-bop. Waidtløw is known for his work as a soloist, leader of his own award-winning Orchestra, and as a saxophonist in the Klüvers Big Band. His compositions are sophisticated and swinging, making him a central figure in Danish big band and ensemble jazz.
Bass
Thomas Fonnesbæk is an internationally acclaimed Danish double bassist, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading jazz bassists. He is famous for his virtuoso technique, melodic soloing, and intense musical communication, particularly in duo settings with stars like Enrico Pieranunzi. Fonnesbæk has performed with legends such as Lars Jansson and Monty Alexander. His ability to elevate the bass from a rhythmic instrument to an equal solo voice has secured him a unique position on the global jazz scene.
Other concerts with the artists
Friday den 19. December kl. 21:00
-
Saturday den 20. December kl. 21:00
