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JANUARYJANUAR / FEBRUARYFEBRUAR 2012 2012 www.jazzhusmontmartre.dk Jazzhus Montmartre · Store Regnegade 19A · 1110 Copenhagen K · Denmark Dinner booking and opening hours: (+45) 31 72 34 94. All concert days from 17.30 - 23.30. Ticket booking at (+45) 70 15 65 65 NATHOLDET FRIDAYS BREMER, BARDELEBEN & BRICKMAN Jan + GUESTS 23.30 (11.30pm) DKK 80 / 40 Jonathan Bremer (bass / DK), Niclas Bardeleben (drums/ DK), Calle Brickman (piano / SE), + guests Natholdet (the Afterhours band) is an old Montmartre tradition that began in 1962 when Jazzhus Montmartre was awarded its license to stay open beyond midnight. Throughout the years, many of the finest Danish and foreign musicians, for example, Abdullah Ibrahim, has played with Natholdet in May 1963. Now the tradition continues. Montmartre will provide space for the most promising among young musicians every Friday from 11:30pm to 02:30pm, each week bringing with it new artists. The after hours jazz is more informal and will be a great place to drop in after dinner in town or if you just want to experience something unique. Students get in at half price DKK 40. See weekly soloists/guests with Bremer, Bardeleben & Brickman på www.jazzhusmontmartre.dk and www.facebook.dk/jazzhusmontmartre. ALL-STARS OF TOMORROW THURSDAY BREMER-BARDELEBEN Jan 12 SPECIAL QUINTET 20.00 (8pm) DKK 225 Jonathan Bremer (bass / DK), Niclas Bardeleben (drums / DK), Bjørn Ingelstam (trumpet / SE), Johan Christoffersson (sax / SE), Magnus Hjorth (piano / SE) It is with great anticipation that we start of 2012 presenting Bremer-Bardeleben Special Quintet. The two young jazz comets Jonathan Bremer and Niclas Bardeleben have been with us since our grand re-opening in 2010 as sidemen on various projects and concerts, lately touring with Niels Lan Doky Trio in Europe and Asia. Now the time has come to hand over the Montmartre stage in their hands, and they have col- lected what they believe to be the best young musicians on the jazz scene today for this very special evening. Magnus Hjorth, Bjørn Ingelstam and Johan Christoffersson have all received great recognition for their playing and talents, as well as winning awards and putting out albums, needless to say the jazz community is keeping a close eye on these cats. This concert is an opportunity to hear the all-stars of tomorrow making their first appearance at Jazzhus Montmartre. SINGER AND COMPOSER RETURNS TO MONTMARTRE IN FULL CONCERT FRIDAY KAREN BUSCK Jan 13 20.00 (8pm) Karen Busck (vocal / DK), Jakob Karlzon (piano / SE), Morten Ramsbøl (bass / DK), Morten Lund (drums / DK) DKK 285 SATURDAY Karen Busck got to be really known in 2001 when she hit the radio stations in duet with Erann DD with the song ”Hjertet Ser” (”The Heart Sees") followed by the position Jan 14 as one of the judges in the TV program ”Stjerne for en Aften” (singing contest). Since 20.00 (8pm) then, Karen has released two albums, moved to Oslo, started a family, been singing jazz with her close friend bassist Morten Ramsbøl, and these days she is writing new DKK 285 powerful songs about life, love, hope and despair. Her voice is mature, alluring and crystal clear, just like the everyday scenery she is surrounded by. Together with her favorite Danish-Swedish trio with pianist Jakob Karlzon, bassist Morten Ramsbøl and drummer Morten Lund, she will be singing new and old songs as well as a couple of classics. A fourth album is also on the way in the Spring of 2012 with this same great line-up. DANISH GUITAR HERO PLAYS JAZZ THURSDAY JACOB CHRISTOFFERSEN TRIO Jan 19 FEAT. NICLAS KNUDSEN 20.00 (8pm) DKK 220 Jacob Christoffersen (piano / DK), Niclas Knudsen (guitars / DK), Jesper Bodilsen (bass / DK), Jonas Johansen (drums / DK) With his latest trio release, JC3, Jacob Christoffersen really made the press aware of what has been known for quite some time among musicians and the jazz audience: what a great pianist and musician he is. His playing is always outgoing and captivating and he is in high demand as sideman; as he likes to put it, "I make others sound good." This evening we will hear him with his new exciting project where he expands his trio with one of his favorite guitarists, Niclas Knudsen, mainly known from the group Ibrahim Electric. It will be an evening of the best straight-ahead jazz as we know it from great American gui- tarists like John Scofield and Mike Stern, playing standards and tunes written by both Jacob Christoffersen and Niclas Knudsen. SUCCESSFUL NEW DANISH SINGER VISITS MONTMARTRE FRIDAY VERONICA MORTENSEN Jan 20 20.00 (8pm) Veronica Mortensen (vocal / DK), Peter Rosendahl (piano / DK), Kristor Brødsgaard (bass / DK), Martin Andersen (drums / DK) DKK 285 Veronica Mortensen is known for her catchy repertoire and her charming ap- proach to the audience. Despite her young age she has now positioned herself as one of the most interesting vocalists in Denmark. Veronica Mortensen has released 3 CDs under her own name and is in high demand both with her own group and as soloist. Her last album "I’m The Girl" from 2010 was recorded with Klüver’s Big Band and received great critical acclaim in the press includ- ing 5 hearts in Politiken. This evening will be more intimate but no less amazing. Together with her quartet that consists of some of the finest young musicians in Denmark, Veronica Mortensen presents a selection of music from her last 3 albums. HIGHLY PRAISED TRIO FIRST TIME AT MONTMARTRE SATURDAY MAKIKO HIRABAYASHI TRIO Jan 21 20.00 (8pm) Makiko Hirabayashi (piano / JP), Klavs Hovman (bass / DK), Marilyn Mazur (drums & percussion / DK) DKK 250 Makiko Hirabayashi is a fascinating figure on the Danish music scene. She goes her own way and one can clearly hear that she has a different approach than her Danish colleagues. Together with two of Denmark’s greatest musicians Klavs Hovman and Marilyn Mazur she has created a universe which astonishes all who experience it. Their latest album, Hide And Seek (ENJA 2009) received several international awards and the trio is in high demand at festivals and clubs in Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Japan. The crit- ics wrote: "...an outstanding release, deeply integrated and extremely vivid trio playing. [...] Hovman’s singing bass exudes both warmth and intensity, and Ma- zur’s playing, I have hardly seen it more exuberant in its combination of pulsed power and harmonic coloring" (jazz critic, Boris Rabinowitsch) ALEX RIEL’S SPECIAL INVITATION THURSDAY ALEX RIEL PRESENTS: Jan 26 J. TERRASSON AND T. FONNESBÆK 20.00 (8pm) DKK 325 Alex Riel (drums / DK), Jacky Terrasson (piano / US), Thomas Fonnesbæk (bass / DK) FRIDAY The Montmartre legend is closely connected with Alex Riel and his position as first Jan 27 choice drummer for icons such as Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster, Tete Montoliu and 20.00 (8pm) many others. Ever since the 1960’s, Alex Riel has been one of the most popular and acknowledged drummers in Europe and played with people like Bill Evans, John DKK 325 Scofield, Chet Baker, Michel Pettrucciani and many others. Here he is to present to us two of contemporary jazz’s new stars. French-American Jacky Terrasson who is in category with the biggest pianists today and plays with intensity and richness of ideas that simply takes the listener by storm. On bass, Alex Riel has selected the new star among Danish bassists, Thomas Fonnesbæk, known for a drive and a sound that is rarely heard. The stage is set for two special evenings with 3 of the world’s greatest musicians – trio jazz at the highest international level. CLASSIC VOCAL JAZZ SATURDAY KATRINE MADSEN GROUP Jan 28 20.00 (8pm) Katrine Madsen (vocal / DK), Henrik Gunde (piano / DK), Jesper Bodilsen (bass / DK), Jonas Johansen (drums / DK) DKK 285 The last time Katrine Madsen visited Montmartre, she gave us her beautiful interpreta- tions of Ella Fitzgerald, and the critics received it well and positive. This time around we are excited to present Katrine Madsen with her own quartet. Katrine Madsen Group delivers a fascinating mix of Katrine’s own material and standards - and as always, when Katrine sings, the stage is set for an evening of sit back, relax and enjoy. One beautiful song after another. The rhythm group is one of the best out there, and espe- cially Henrik Gunde is considered one of the most vibrant personalities of Danish jazz at the moment. A perfect evening for those who love vocal jazz of highest quality. ENJOY PRIORITY BOOKING, DISCOUNTS + MORE JOIN "FRIENDS OF MONTMARTRE" Support Montmartre. Fill in your name, address and email and you will enjoy four great benefits: • Priority booking: You will get backdoor access to booking 24 hours before the general public. • Printed programme: We will send our programme by post every month. • Surprise offers: If we have seats left for a concert we will email you an attractive special last minute price. A membership of "Friends of Montmartre" costs DKK 300 annually (approx. EUR 40 / USD 55). Hand this slip to the ticket desk, or sign up and pay online. NAME: ADDRESS: ZIP CODE AND CITY: EMAIL: BOOK A TABLE FOR WINING AND DINING AT MONTMARTRE BEFORE ALL CONCERTS The restaurant at Montmartre serves great food and wine before all concerts from 5.30pm. When you book a table for dining you may keep it during the concert. DINING WITHOUT STAYING? If you wish to dine in the restaurant without staying for the concert of the eve- ning, we kindly ask you to wrap up no later than 7.45pm - please time your visit accordingly (and yes, you may of course attend a concert without eating).