Lea Foxman
Friday den 19. June kl. 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
In the past year, Lea Foxman has established herself as a rising star on the Danish jazz scene. With her effortless vocal technique and deep musical empathy, she creates a distinctive sound and a compelling presence that naturally reaches far beyond the edge of the stage. She has teamed up with some of the country’s finest musicians, and together they will offer a wide-ranging repertoire.
“In my view, Lea is one of the greatest new vocal talents in Danish jazz. Her vocal control and harmonic understanding are in a class of their own, and her improvisations always make you listen closely. At the same time, she is a talented composer and lyricist who has written powerful and moving lyrics for several of my compositions.” – Mathias Heise
Line-up
Saxophone
Andreas Toftemark has performed in many parts of the world—including Brazil, France, Germany, and the USA—and played with acclaimed musicians such as Francesco Ciniglio, Ethan Iverson, Rodney Green, Peter Bernstein, and Gerard Presencer. Andreas is affiliated with April Records, where he has released two critically acclaimed albums under his own name. He is a graduate of The New School of Jazz in New York and holds a European Jazz Master degree from Copenhagen, Berlin, and Paris.
Drums
David Besiakow is an up-and-coming Danish drummer known for his dynamic, energetic playing on the Copenhagen jazz scene. He is a highly versatile musician who excels in both traditional jazz and more experimental improvisation. Besiakow is a sought-after rhythmic force among the younger generation of Danish musicians, contributing to numerous projects with his sharp timing and musical curiosity. He represents the new wave of Danish jazz with a modern and personal expression.
Vocal
Lea Foxman is one of the most brilliant rising stars in Danish jazz. With a solid foundation from seven years of classical training, she has rapidly established herself as a vocalist with exceptional control of the voice and harmonic depth. She is particularly known for her close collaborations with artists such as Mathias Heise Quadrillion and Pelle von Bülow. Her style effortlessly balances the intimate and the powerful, mastering both classical jazz traditions and more modern, experimental expressions.
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.
