Koncerter
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Thomas Fonnesbæk & Artur Tuznik
Two virtuosos collide on La Fontaine’s historic stage as pianist Artur Tuźnik and bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk meet in a musical dialogue. The duo will jam and groove through a repertoire of jazz classics and modern sounds. Join us to witness two masters at the height of their powers in a sparkling collaboration that stands alongside the best in the world.
Line-up- Artur Tuznik - Piano
- Thomas Fonnesbæk - Bass
85 DKK -
Rasmus Sørensen quartet
We are thrilled to welcome one of the leading lights of the new generation of Danish jazz, pianist Rasmus Sørensen, to La Fontaine. Tonight, he showcases his unique blend of modern jazz and tradition, joined by three world-class international musicians.
This evening, pianist Rasmus Sørensen brings a world-class international quartet featuring double bassist Jon Henriksson, one of Sweden’s most talked-about jazz musicians; drummer Andreu Pitarch Mach, who is based in Barcelona but met Rasmus in New York; and the Hungarian tenor saxophonist Gabor Bolla, who has toured extensively across Europe with several jazz legends and whose musicianship always blows the audience away. For the concert at La Fontaine, they will perform some of their favorite jazz standards alongside a few original compositions.
Line-up- Andreu Pitarch Mach - Drums
- Gabor Bolla - Saxophone
- Jon Henriksson - Bass
- Rasmus Sørensen - Piano
160 DKK -
Kira Martini quartet
Kira Martini has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Danish jazz. Tonight at La Fontaine, she performs with her tight-knit, groovy rhythm section—Mads Søndergaard on organ and Morten Ærø on drums—alongside the exceptional guitarist Pelle von Bülow, a standout talent of his generation.
Line-up- Kira Martini - Vocal
- Mads Søndergaard - Organ, Piano
- Morten Ærø - Drums
- Pelle von Bülow - Guitar
160 DKK -
Jamsession – Jan Harbeck, Ida Hvid & Janus Templeton
Over the past 50 years, La Fontaine has hosted numerous jazz musicians. Every Sunday, Copenhagen’s top musicians gather at La Fontaine for a jam session. And maybe some of the big-stage stars will show up and join in. Many jazz legends have played on La Fontaine’s small ‘after-hours’ stage, including Ben Webster, Wynton Marsalis, and Lady Gaga.
This Sunday, saxophonist Jan Harbeck will be in charge of the music throughout the evening.
Anything can happen during a jazz performance, and La Fontaine is the perfect place to experience it.
Line-up- Ida Hvid - Bass
- Jan Harbeck - Saxophone
- Janus Templeton - Bass, Drums, Vocal
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DuoUtrolig – Janus Templeton & Jan Harbeck
When DuoUtrolig takes the stage, you can expect a warm and delightful experience. With their immense musical talent and life experiences, Jan Harbeck and Janus Templeton deliver captivating stories that create a truly special and intimate atmosphere with the audience.
Their focus on great melodies, interplay, energy, and love makes the music feel present, swinging, intense, and thrilling. Through their powerful collaboration, there’s room for spontaneity and humor, as the seasoned duo fully immerses themselves in the music.
Line-up- Jan Harbeck - Saxophone
- Janus Templeton - Bass, Drums, Vocal
85 DKK -
Jacob Fischer Quartet feat. Zier Romme Larsen
Guitarist Jacob Fischer is joined this time by a superb, hard-swinging quartet of rising stars currently making waves on the jazz scene. Together, they will perform a mix of carefully selected jazz classics in fresh arrangements and original compositions.
Most will recognize Jacob Fischer from his long tenure with Svend Asmussen or his thousands of performances alongside Finn Ziegler and Hugo Rasmussen. Beyond his work as a sideman, he is a prolific bandleader in his own right, frequently mentoring and performing with the brightest young talents on the scene.
Pianist Zier Romme Larsen delivers a truly extraordinary performance, blending energetic drive with a sensitive touch that clearly draws inspiration from Oscar Peterson. Zier was awarded the Ben Webster Prize in 2023, following in the footsteps of Fischer, who received the same honor in 1996.
Bassist Matthias Petri, known for his virtuoso technique and rock-solid melodicism, stands as one of the most prominent young bassists on the scene today. Rounding out the quartet is Jacob Lindberg, a young drummer possessing a fantastic sense of swing and drive—the latest standout addition to Danish jazz arriving from Sweden.
Line-up- Jacob Fischer - Guitar
- Jacob Lindberg - Drums
- Matthias Petri - Bass
- Zier Romme Larsen - Piano
160 DKK -
Ida Hvid/Mårten Lundgren quartet.
Trumpeter and vocalist Mårten Lundgren and bassist Ida Hvid have shared the stage for over a decade. They have now assembled an all-star lineup, featuring Per Møllehøj on guitar and Espen Laub Von Lillienskiold on drums.
The repertoire spans everything from jazz standards to groovy soul-jazz à la Cannonball Adderley, highlighted by several vocal numbers from Mårten.
Line-up- Espen Laub - Drums
- Ida Hvid - Bass
- Mårten Lundgren - Trumpet, Vocal
- Per Møllehøj - Guitar
160 DKK -
Jamsession – Rasmus Sørensen, Anders Fjeldsted & Cornelia Nilsson
Over the past 50 years, La Fontaine has hosted numerous jazz musicians. Every Sunday, Copenhagen’s top musicians gather at La Fontaine for a jam session. And maybe some of the big-stage stars will show up and join in. Many jazz legends have played on La Fontaine’s small ‘after-hours’ stage, including Ben Webster, Wynton Marsalis, and Lady Gaga.
This Sunday, pianist Rasmus Sørensen will be in charge of the music throughout the evening.
Anything can happen during a jazz performance, and La Fontaine is the perfect place to experience it.
Line-up- Anders Fjeldsted - Bass
- Cornelia Nilsson - Drums
- Rasmus Sørensen - Piano
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Malene Kjærgård trio
Malene Kjærgård can captivate any audience with her irresistible voice, presence, and truly unique gift for interpretation—and perhaps that is precisely why, for more than a decade, she has established herself as an essential name on the Danish jazz scene. This evening, joined by her stellar trio, Malene will enchant the audience with songs from the American and Danish songbooks, featuring confident swing, funky grooves, plenty of soul, and playful improvisations.
Line-up- Graig Earle - Bass
- Malene Kjærgård - Vocal
- Rasmus Sørensen - Piano
100 DKK -
Waidtløw/Gunde – Groove Unity
In Groove Unity, saxophonist Claus Waidtløw and pianist Henrik Gunde cultivate the funkier, groovier side of jazz. Drawing on saxophonist Eddie Harris’ soul-jazz repertoire from the ’70s—and backed by a hard-swinging rhythm section—a groovy jazz night is guaranteed at La Fontaine when Waidtløw and Gunde take the stage.
Groovy, extroverted jazz at the highest level!
Line-up- Claus Waidtløw - Flute, Saxophone
- Daniel Franck - Bass
- Henrik Gunde - Piano
- Janus Templeton - Bass, Drums, Vocal
160 DKK -
Brazilian Celebration – Jacob Fischer quartet
An evening of Bossa Nova, Samba, and Choro… Three top Danish musicians are joined by a Brazilian drumming wizard in a celebration of Brazilian music. Featuring music by masters Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luiz Bonfá, and Ivan Lins, as well as compositions by Danish ‘Brazil lovers’ Jacob Fischer and Steen Rasmussen.
Line-up- Alê Damasceno - Drums
- Jacob Fischer - Guitar
- Matthias Petri - Bass
- Steen Rasmussen - Piano
160 DKK -
Jamsession – Andreas Toftemark, Jacob Lindberg & Rune Fog
Over the past 50 years, La Fontaine has hosted numerous jazz musicians. Every Sunday, Copenhagen’s top musicians gather at La Fontaine for a jam session. And maybe some of the big-stage stars will show up and join in. Many jazz legends have played on La Fontaine’s small ‘after-hours’ stage, including Ben Webster, Wynton Marsalis, and Lady Gaga.
The young saxist Andreas Toftemark will be hosting the session this evening.
Anything can happen during a jazz performance, and La Fontaine is the perfect place to experience it.
Line-up- Andreas Toftemark - Saxophone
- Jacob Lindberg - Drums
- Rune Fog-Nielsen - Bass
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Alice Carreri/Thomas Clausen
Alice Carreri possesses a perfect voice and an irresistible swing, making her the consummate jazz singer. This evening, Alice performs in a duo format with Danish jazz star Thomas Clausen—a world-class European pianist who has played alongside the greatest jazz legends, including Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster, and Palle Mikkelborg.
Line-up- Alice Carreri - Vocal
- Thomas Clausen - Piano
85 DKK -
Snorre Kirk Quartet
In recent years, drummer Snorre Kirk has been a regular guest at international jazz clubs and festivals, making a name for himself alongside some of Scandinavia’s most prominent artists, as well as international greats such as Diane Schuur, Stephen Riley, and Eric Reed. As a bandleader, he has managed to make his orchestra one of the most sought-after both at home and abroad in record time, with eight award-winning releases to his name and performances at some of the world’s leading jazz festivals across Europe, the USA, and Asia. This evening, he can be heard with his European quartet, which features international stars Joe Webb and Giacomo Smith.
Line-up- Anders Fjeldsted - Bass
- Giacomo Smith - Saxophone
- Joe Webb - Piano
- Snorre Kirk - Drums
160 DKK -
INSIDE STRAIGHT – Jacob Christoffersen, Claus Waidtløw, Thomas Fonnesbæk & Stefan Pasborg
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. 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.Look forward to an evening where the quartet dives into music inspired by icons like Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Cannonball Adderley, and Lee Morgan—a concert dedicated to the very essence of soul-jazz and the groove.
Line-up- Claus Waidtløw - Flute, Saxophone
- Jacob Christoffersen - Keyboard, Piano
- Stefan Pasborg - Drums
- Thomas Fonnesbæk - Bass
160 DKK -
Jamsession – Andreas Fryland, Richard Andersson & Asger Nissen
Over the past 50 years, La Fontaine has hosted numerous jazz musicians. Every Sunday, Copenhagen’s top musicians gather at La Fontaine for a jam session. And maybe some of the big-stage stars will show up and join in. Many jazz legends have played on La Fontaine’s small ‘after-hours’ stage, including Ben Webster, Wynton Marsalis, and Lady Gaga.
This Sunday, Andreas Fryland will be leading the music throughout the evening.
Anything can happen during a jazz performance, and La Fontaine is the perfect place to experience it.
Line-up- Andreas Fryland - Drums
- Asger Uttrup Nissen - Saxophone
- Richard Andersson - Bass
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Andreas Toftemark Quartet
Modern mainstream jazz, ballads, latin music, and much more. Andreas Toftemark presents some of the great young talents in Copenhagen – the golden generation of Danish Jazz Musicians.
Line-up- Andreas Toftemark - Saxophone
- Nikolaj Bangsgaard - Drums
- Rasmus Sørensen - Piano
- Rune Fog-Nielsen - Bass
160 DKK -
Alice Carreri Quartet
The Alice Carreri Quartet is sassy, sophisticated, and spirited from start to finish. With a lineup of the finest musicians, their performances exude virtuosity, soul, a love for the craft, and immense musical mastery. Don’t miss this constellation!
Line-up- Alice Carreri - Vocal
- Jeppe Gram - Drums
- Jesper Riis - Trumpet
- Martin Schack - Hammond organ, Piano
160 DKK -
Mads Mathias/Jacob Fischer
Singer and saxophonist Mads Mathias is Denmark’s leading male jazz vocalist—a personal and fresh take on the modern jazz crooner in the tradition of Sinatra, Nat ‘King’ Cole, and Tony Bennett, while also being an outstanding scat singer. His charismatic stage presence has made him a highly sought-after soloist, and he is steadily building a name for himself abroad, particularly in the UK.
Guitarist Jacob Fischer is another musician who, for many years, has performed more internationally than at home; many likely recognize him from his long tenure with Svend Asmussen or the thousands of concerts he performed alongside Finn Ziegler and Hugo Rasmussen.
Line-up- Jacob Fischer - Guitar
- Mads Mathias - Saxophone, Vocal
85 DKK -
Organic3 feat.
Organic3, consisting of Niels Ole Sørensen (organ), Bo Møller (guitar), and Esben Bach (drums), blends jazz, blues, Latin, and boogaloo into a unique musical experience. This evening at La Fontaine, they are joined by none other than trumpeter Ari Bragi Kárason as a guest soloist.
Line-up- Ari Bragi Kárason - Trumpet
- Bo Møller - Guitar
- Esben Bach - Drums
- Niels Ole Sørensen - Hammond organ, Organ
150 DKK -
Big Fun!
Michael Blicher, Martin Schack, Niclas Knudsen, and Emil de Waal are the names behind Big Fun! We are talking about four internationally acclaimed Danish musicians who, in Big Fun!, blend genres to deliver a generous helping of good vibes and world-class music, unfolding their unique mix of African rhythms, funky grooves, jazz, and afrobeat.
Line-up- Emil de Waal - Drums
- Martin Schack - Hammond organ, Piano
- Michael Blicher - Flute, Saxophone
- Niclas Knudsen - Guitar
150 DKK -
Jamsession – Claus Waidtløw, Rune Fog & Andreas Svendsen
Over the past 50 years, La Fontaine has hosted numerous jazz musicians. Every Sunday, Copenhagen’s top musicians gather at La Fontaine for a jam session. And maybe some of the big-stage stars will show up and join in. Many jazz legends have played on La Fontaine’s small ‘after-hours’ stage, including Ben Webster, Wynton Marsalis, and Lady Gaga.
Claus Waidtløw will be hosting the session this evening.
Anything can happen during a jazz performance, and La Fontaine is the perfect place to experience it.
Line-up- Andreas Svendsen - Drums
- Claus Waidtløw - Flute, Saxophone
- Rune Fog-Nielsen - Bass
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Anders Gaardmand, Kjeld Lauritsen & Frands Rifbjerg
Saxophonist Anders Gaardmand was originally known within the Danish rock scene, and even as a teenager, he was highly sought after as a studio musician. For many years now, he has distinguished himself as a powerful jazz instrumentalist.
Line-up- Anders Gaardmand - Saxophone
- Frands Rifbjerg - Drums
- Kjeld Lauritsen - Hammond organ
100 DKK











