Back in 2007, during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Swing 41 played an intimate set at Tranquebar, a cozy library cafe near Nyhavn. The audience was right up close, and I placed a Zoom field recorder just in front of us to capture the energy of the performance. Listening back now, one thing stands out – […]
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A Moment caught in time – Swing 41 Live at Tranquebar
Posted in live jazz, Peter Williams, Swing 41 on February 21, 2025 | Comments Off on A Moment caught in time – Swing 41 Live at Tranquebar
The Line between Genius and Madness
Posted in jazz, live jazz on May 20, 2015 | Comments Off on The Line between Genius and Madness
If there is such a thing as a line between madness and genus, I believe I have found it: If I had a time machine, one of the first things I would do would be to go and catch a Roland Kirk gig. Enough said.
The science of the double bass
Posted in american music, jazz, live jazz, Peter Williams, tagged ron carter on November 19, 2014 | Comments Off on The science of the double bass
Legend is a word that definitely applies to jazz double-bassist Ron Carter. He has performed on well over 2,000 recordings. Having risen to prominence with The Miles Davis Quintet, Carter has provided a solid base for such diverse artists as Cannonball Adderley, Lena Horne, B.B. King, The Kronos Quartet, Luther Vandross and A Tribe Called […]
Bop Soup Featuring Bert Boeren
Posted in 2econd Nature, jazz, live jazz, news, Peter Williams, Press on April 8, 2014 | Comments Off on Bop Soup Featuring Bert Boeren
I am so looking forward to these gigs that I have been planning for over a year now. Getting good musicians and venues diaries to match up simply takes more effort than you could imagine. We have the finest of Copenhagen musicians: Mikkel Find (drums), Marko Martinovic (Piano) and Simon Thorsen (Tenor Sax). I will […]
Sonny Rollins – Road Shows Vol. 3
Posted in american music, jazz, Jazz CD, live jazz, news, nyheder, tagged Patanjali, Sonny Rollins on March 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Sonny Rollins – Road Shows Vol. 3
Yet another live album from this Dinosaur of jazz. It’s due to hit the streets this May, and it features the first recording of Patanjali – an original Sonny Rollins composition. http://www.sonnyrollins.com/
Music Clout – Simple and Solid Tips to Improve Your Sound During a Live Performance
Posted in live jazz, tagged live sound on March 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Music Clout – Simple and Solid Tips to Improve Your Sound During a Live Performance
Some good advice for controlling your live sound hear. Nothing specific, but information that every stage musician should be aware of. https://www.musicclout.com/contents/article-305-simple-and-solid-tips-to-improve-your-sound-during-a-live-performance.aspx
Peter Williams’ 2econd Nature in København K on 19/11/13
Posted in live jazz on November 10, 2013 | Comments Off on Peter Williams’ 2econd Nature in København K on 19/11/13
10 things you should know about Reve Boheme
Posted in django reinhardt, Gipsy Jazz, jazz, live jazz, news, nyheder, Peter Williams, Press, Swing 41 on October 4, 2013 | Comments Off on 10 things you should know about Reve Boheme
Reve Boheme have been at the forefront of the Danish Gypsy Jazz scene for well over a decade. Django Reinhardt visited Copenhagen just before the outbreak of World War II (I don’t mean to imply it was his fault), and must have left a strong impression, as the music is still alive and well there […]
Paul Harrison Band in Horsens on 25/10/13
Posted in live jazz on August 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Paul Harrison Band in Horsens on 25/10/13
Paul Harrison Band in Løkken on 23/10/13
Posted in live jazz on August 23, 2013 | Comments Off on Paul Harrison Band in Løkken on 23/10/13
