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Torben Bjørnskov

Torben Bjørnskov is a prominent musician on the Danish jazz scene and has appeared on numerous albums - several in his own name - in recent years, with a particular focus on the Nordic influences in the music - Even though he comes from a musical background strongly influenced and inspired by the American jazz tradition. He has toured all of Europe - with detours to the United States and Mexico.

Plays with: · Torben Bjørnskov Lovechild Quartet · Bjørnskov - Flensborg Quartet feat. Stan Sulzmann · The Matthew Herbert Big Band · Michael Bladt Quartet · Nordens Tone · Lillian Boutté · Burich-l´etienne N.O. ensemble · Phil Parnell Trio PP3 · Kwella Quartet · Freelance/studiowork a.m.o.

Selected credits:

Bill Cobham , Billy Hart, Tom Harrel , Marie Bergman , Leroy Jones, Lillian Boutté , James Moody, Ed Neumeister, Mac Gallahan, Johnny Vidacovits, Ed Frank, Thomas l'etienne , Shannon Powell, Denni Ilett, Phil Parnell , Stan Sulzman, Matthew Herbert. Benjamin Koppel , The Orchestra , ensemble NEW, Kasper Villaume, Thomas Clausen, Teitur Lassen, Erling Kroner, Pernille Bevort, Jesper Riis, Jens Winther, Thomas Frank, Jesper Thilo, Bent Jædig, Christina von Bülow, Ben Besiakov, Thomas Fryland, Erik Ørum, Thomas Larsen Projekt, Ann Farholt, Holger Laumann, Fuzzy, Henrik Bolberg, Jørgen Svarre, Jacob Fischer, Kristian Jørgensen, Hans Ulrik, Bob Rockwell, Anders Koppel, Jacob Andersen, Emil de Waal, Nils Ratzer, Claus Mentzer, Henrik Sveidahl , Kenn Lending, Finn Burich , Allan Botschinsky, Morten Grønvad, Pojken Flensborg, Jacob Buchannan, Christian Vuust, Espen Laub von Lilienskjold, Hans Esbjerg, Kwella, Jesper Løvdal, Benni Chawes, Magnus Hjort, a.m.o.

Awards

“Best soloist” International Jazz Competition Getxo, Spain 1994.


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Jazzspecial critics wrote: ”...in his own trio he gets to show his well articulated bass playing. Specially impressive is his warm and natural sound, great sense of rhythm and excellent tecnic...”
Primary Instrument

Bass

Credentials/Background

Associate Professor The Royal Academy Of Music Aarhus/Aalborg , Denmark

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Roots

Longlife Records
2014

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