Michael Dalgas
Michael Dalgas' playing is characterised by a great dynamic range, energetic groove as well as a highly developed sense of time. The music of Michael Dalgas is melodic and often melancholy but with great nearness and character. Michael Dalgas' second solo album with Michael Dalgas Trio called “Death of a Tree” is released on the Danish label Gateway Music 29th of July 2020.
Started to play the snare drum at the age of 11 in a local marching band. Starts taking piano lessons in high school and was introduced to music theory, fusion and jazz. Was introduced to drummers like Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Ben Riley, Philly Joe Jones and Ed Thigpen. Studied at Vestbirk music folk high school in the spring of 2001 Got accepted at the Conservatory of Music in 2002. Master degree from the Conservatory of Music in 2008. Release debute record as bandleader called “Skylight Lounge”, 2009 at Barefoot Records. Release second album as bandleader with Michael Dalgas Trio “Death of a Tree, 2020 Gateway Music. Teaches drums guitar, piano and ensemble playing.
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Album Review
- Death of a Tree by Phillip Woolever
- Through Space & Time by Bruce Lindsay
Jazztrail (US)
“...With it’s almost exclusive immersion and laid backness, Michael Dalgas Trio taps in to something special in our time...”
Capac (DK)
“...Michael Dalgas' trio album Death of a Tree is extremely well done and very recomendable. One of this years big Danish jazz records...”
Jazznyt (DK)
“...The music feels like a gentle summerwind an early evening while you cycle through the park and the sun is shining...”
Salt Peanuts (SE)
” ...Listen a couple of times to Michael Dalgas & Skylight Lounge
Primary Instrument
Drums
Location
Copenhagen
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
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Albums
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Sarabande Blue by Zvonimir Tot
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Bernstein Reimagined by Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra
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Thank You Mr. Mabern! by Leon Lee Dorsey
