The sonorous sounds of the suburbs

Various venues; June 27-July 14; summerjazz.dk

Every summer Valby and Frederiksberg swing to the rhythms of a different beat as the crème de la crème of world jazz musicians come to their venues.

Regulars Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley and Kenny Werner will this year be joined by talented jazz pianist Danilo Pérez and his famous Children of the Light Trio, with bassist John Patitucci and percussive genius Brian Blade. 

Also headlining are recorder virtuoso Michala Petri, trumpeters Randy Brecker and Palle Mikkelborg, Icelandic pianist Eythor Gunnarsson and Danish  progressive folk outfit Afenginn. Don’t miss the masterclasses and interviews.  





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