Kira Martini
Friday den 19. February 2027 kl. 21:00 - 01:00
In recent years, Kira Martini has become a powerful voice in Danish jazz, earning a well-deserved place among the country’s leading vocalists. Her warm, honest vocals and versatile repertoire create a truly special live experience. Tonight at La Fontaine, she is backed by her organ quartet featuring Mads Søndergaard on organ, Morten Ærø on drums, and soulful star guitarist Pelle von Bülow.
Line-up
Vocal
Kira Martini is a Danish-Swedish jazz vocalist and songwriter known for her warm and personal vocals, which explore the intersection of jazz, folk, soul, and Brazilian rhythms. Her music and lyrics revolve around themes of transformation, relationships, and inner landscapes, establishing her as one of the most prominent voices on the Scandinavian jazz scene. Her latest release is the album Open Wide on Storyville Records—a genre-defying and lyrical work inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake. As a live performer, Martini is renowned for her presence and powerful synergy with Denmark’s leading jazz musicians, ranging from intimate concerts to dynamic ensemble experiences. In 2023, she received the Palæ Bar Jazz Award for her artistic contribution to Danish jazz.
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.
Drums
Morten Ærø is one of the most versatile drummers on the Danish music scene, renowned for his ability to navigate effortlessly between jazz, pop, and electronic experimentation. With a background from both the prestigious Berklee College of Music and the Rhythmic Music Conservatory, he has developed a style that combines technical virtuosity with a deep understanding of texture and sound. Morten is a preferred collaborator for artists like Mads Langer and in numerous jazz ensembles, where his responsive and creative drumming consistently adds a modern edge and an unwavering pulse. He is a musician who masters both the subtle and the powerful with equal authority.
Guitar
Pelle von Bülow is one of the most sought-after jazz guitarists on the Copenhagen scene. In 2022, he was awarded the Erik Moseholm Prize, and in 2020, he also received the Tivoli Jazz Prize for his extraordinary artistic integrity and sonic presence. As an accompanist, he is world-class and one of the few who can move effortlessly between jazz, Latin, blues, funk, R&B, and pop. In addition to his work in the jazz community, he is also a permanent member of Erran DD’s band, Drori Hansen’s Furniture. His ability to create a unique sound and tone, along with his deep musical understanding, makes him a leading figure in Danish jazz.
