CPHJF26 - Funkwizz feat. Al Agami (DK)
2026-07-03 20:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) | Drop inn, Kompagnistræde 34, Copenhagen, 1208, Denmark
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Drop Inn har i år tildelt temaer til dagene der repræsenterer det bedste i Jazz.
En overflødighedshornsektion der hylder og fremhæver instrumenter, undergenrer og trends i Jazz-Danmark.
Den første fredag i vores festival program er under temaet: Funky Jazz.
FUNKWIZZ feat. Al Agami
En jazzet blanding af 70’er funk og soul kombineret med en koncertmester, der tilføjer bandet den old school hiphop-følelse.
Funkwizz blev skabt allerede i 1998. Funkwizz har spillet på mange spillesteder i Danmark gennem årene. Stengade 30, Den Grå Hal, Lades Kælder, KB18, Cph Jazzfestival for blot at nævne et par stykker.
Den nuværende konstellation består af 5 musikere, der skriver musikken, med skiftende koncertmestere og vokal, hvilket gør ingen koncert ens. Gennem årene har Funkwizz spillet med Al Agami, Kuku Agami, M.C. Einar, Per Vers, Niels HP, Jonas Winge Leisner, Clara Sofie og mange flere. Funkwizz-oplevelsen er for festfolket!
Drums: Claus Hjelm
Guitar: Jesper Kryger
Bass: Alexander Aude
Keys: Jonas Berg
Sax: Morten Holmer
Vocal: Al Agami

This year Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A cornucopia section that celebrates and highlights instruments, subgenres and the trends in Jazz-Denmark.
The first Friday in our festival program is under the theme: Funky Jazz.
FUNKWIZZ feat. Al Agami
A jazzy mix of 70’s funk and soul combined with an MC, which adds to the band that old school hiphop feel.
Funkwizz was created as early as 1998. Funkwizz has played a lot of venues in Denmark over the years. Stengade 30, Den Grå Hal, Lades Kælder, KB18, Cph Jazzfestival to mention a few.
The current constellation consists of 5 musicians, writing the music, with changing MC’s and vocals, making no concert the same. Over the years Funkwizz has played with Al Agami, Kuku Agami, M.C. Einar, Per Vers, Niels HP, Jonas Winge Leisner, Clara Sofie and lots more. The Funkwizz experience is for the party people!

CPHJF26 - Organic Paste (DK)
2026-07-05 14:00
Drop Inn har i år tildelt temaer til dagene der repræsenterer det bedste i Jazz.En overflødighedshornsektion der hylder og fremhæver instrumenter, undergenrer og tidens trends i Jazz-Danmark. Den første søndag i vores festival program er under temaet: Organs in jazz.
ORGANIC PASTEPotent, energisk, original funk i topklasse! Organic Paste er kraftfulde grooves, iørefaldende temaer og masser af muligheder for nogle af Danmarks bedste musikere til at improvisere og gå amok. Det eneste dogme er, at uanset hvad der spilles skal det friste at shake your booty. Gå ikke glip af denne eneste Organic Paste koncert på årets festival.

Henrik Kjelin, hammondKasper Wagner, saxMartin Finding, guitNikolai Storr, bassAnders Pedersen, drums

This year Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A superselection that celebrates and highlights instruments, subgenres & trends in Jazz-Denmark. The first Sunday in our festival program is under the theme: Organs in Jazz.
ORGANIC PASTEPotent, energetic, original funk in top class! Organic Paste is powerful grooves, catchy themes and plenty of opportunities for some of Denmark’s best musicians to improvise and go crazy. The only dogma is that no matter what is played, it should tempt you to shake your booty. Don’t miss this only Organic Paste concert at this year’s festival.

SHAKE
2026-09-04 21:00
SHAKEs lyd er en blanding af old-school disco og funk spillet på analoge instrumenter og elektronisk programmerede instrumenter.
To af de fire medlemmer af SHAKE har tidligere været en del af bandet Grand Avenue, med fire albums og en guldplade bag sig.
“CPH FUNK” er inspireret af den musik, der blev spillet i Natklubberne i 60’erne og 70’erne. Som foreksempel Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Sly & The Family Stone.
SHAKE’s første EP “THE CLUB” var en meget disco-orienteret EP, og med den fik vi alle ud på dansegulvet” siger forsanger Rasmus Poulsen
Vores nye EP ”CPH FUNK” er også dansevenlig, men den er mere funk-orienteret og en hyldest til bandets hjemby København.

The 5to8´s
2026-09-11 22:00, 2026-10-24 21:00
TICKETS IN THE DOOR OR VIA THE LINK – entry 150,-The 5to8s is a groove collective consisting of some of the baddest musicians, singers and rappers in the Copenhagen and Malmø area. The band has been going strong in Copenhagen for the last 10+ years with residencies at Ideal bar (Vega), Barbarella Cocktail bar, and Café Mandela in the heart of Copenhagen.The sound is Urban (Hiphop, Soul/Neo-soul Reggae, G-funk/Funk and Pop) playing a mix of original material, covers or just creating on the spot. The 5to8s are always in funk mode adding a unique flavour to whatever they touch.The goal is too take the listener on a musical voyage, through improvisation, playful freestyle raps and soulful vocals. Add a bit of playful interaction with the crowd, a low-key vibe, and you have that all encompassing atmosphere that makes a 5to8s live session so unique.

Band Members:Kuku Agami (rap)Jonas Rendbo (vocals)Jonas Winge Leisner (vocals)Mogens Palsbøll (bass)Daniel Fridell (keys)Minh Lé Shingara (drums)Phong Lé (Keys)Hannibal Gustafsson (Guitar

Shampoobar support: strawberry Jesus
2026-10-02 20:00
Shampoobar med Kasper Hedegreen i spidsen, sætter gang i DropInn til den første og eneste koncert i DK 2026. Gør dig klar på en magisk aften i den håndlavet musiks tegn med Blues, Funk og Syrerock. I bedste Americano stil har vi Strawberry Jesus der kommer og varmer scenen op.

Niels HP - Release Koncert
2026-10-09 21:00
Niels HP er kendt for sin unikke groove-baserede musik, der udforsker grænserne mellem soul, R&B og jazz. Bandets dynamiske lyd og improvisatoriske tilgang skaber en oplevelse, hvor ingen to aftener er ens.
Med noter af 70ernes legendariske soul/R&B albums, blandet med 00ernes Soulquarians, tilsat Niels HP’s sangskrivning og filtreret gennem et hold musikere fra øverste hylde kan man roligt overgive sig til en aften i nærværets tegn.
Niels HP (Sang & Congas): Med en baggrund som trommeslager og perkussionist bringer Niels HP en unik tilgang til musikken. Hans stemme bevæger sig smidigt mellem soul, R&B og jazz, og hans evne til at formidle den rene ufortyndede musik glæde har vundet mange hjerter.
Jacob Christoffersen (Piano & kor): En prisvindende pianist, der med sit intense ildfulde klaverspil har gjort sig bemærket som en af landets mest efterspurgte jazzmusikere. Hans samarbejde med jazzsangerinden Sinne Eeg har cementeret hans position som en førende kraft i dansk jazz.
Elias HP (Bas): Den unge og talentfulde bassist Elias HP, tilføjer en dyb og stabil bas til kvartettens lyd. Hans arbejde med forskellige bands, herunder David Millman Group, Tiger Oak og Sophia HP, vidner om hans alsidighed og talent.
Mads Andersen (Trommer): Med sin smagfulde spillestil og unike groove har Mads Andersen etableret sig som en af de mest eftertragtede trommeslagere på den danske musikscene. Hans lydhøre spillestil fokus på sammenhæng har gjort ham til et naturligt valg for en lang række kunstnere, herunder Maria Key og Niclas Knudsen.
Niels HP (Sang & Congas)
Jacob Christoffersen (Piano & kor)
Elias HP (Bas)
Mads Andersen (Trommer)
Niels HP is known for his unique groove-based music that explores the boundaries between soul, R&B and jazz. The band’s dynamic sound and improvisational approach create an experience where no two evenings are the same.
With notes of the legendary soul/R&B albums of the 70s, mixed with the Soulquarians of the 00s, added to Niels HP’s songwriting and filtered through a team of top-shelf musicians, you can safely surrender to an evening in the sign of presence.
Niels HP (Vocals & Congas): With a background as a drummer and percussionist, Niels HP brings a unique approach to music. His voice moves smoothly between soul, R&B and jazz, and his ability to convey the pure, undiluted joy of music has won many hearts.
Jacob Christoffersen (Piano & Choir): An award-winning pianist who, with his intense, fiery piano playing, has made himself noticed as one of the country’s most sought-after jazz musicians. His collaboration with jazz singer Sinne Eeg has cemented his position as a leading force in Danish jazz.
Elias HP (Bass): The young and talented bassist Elias HP adds a deep and stable bass to the quartet’s sound. His work with various bands, including David Millman Group, Tiger Oak and Sophia HP, testifies to his versatility and talent.
Mads Andersen (Drums): With his tasteful playing style and unique groove, Mads Andersen has established himself as one of the most sought-after drummers on the Danish music scene. His responsive playing style and focus on coherence have made him a natural choice for a wide range of artists, including Maria Key and Niclas Knudsen.

SoulFried & Mo Hippa Section
2026-10-23 21:00
Two bands One night of serious funk
SOULFRIED × MO HIPPA SECTION
On 23 October, SoulFried and Mo Hippa Section join forces for a double concert bringing together jazz-funk and the unmistakable groove of New Orleans to Drop Inn.
Come down, bring your people, and get your funk on.

SoulFried – One Funky Experience!
SoulFried was formed in 2020 and consists of 7 hard-hitting, soul-cleansing funksters. Drawing inspiration from James Brown, Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers, The Meters, and Maceo Parker, SoulFried is a jazz/funkk band delivering a sizzling set of original funk, soul, jazz, latin, rock, and hip-hop inspired grooves.
SoulFried takes you on an exciting listening journey with surprising beats that satisfy your musical appetite and get your funk-loving, soulful heart pumping.
In 2024, the band released their debut album, “Chonk Lé Fonk”
The band’s eagerly awaited second album, “Pocket Science” was released in the autumn of 2025.
Line-up:
Mark Bradley – Guitar (GB)
Pete Kenny – Bass (GB)
Péter Horváth – Drums (HU)
Carl Zinssou – Keys/Organ (DK)
Bertram Kvist Lynggaard – Tenor Sax (DK)
Abél Nyerges – Trumpet (HU)
Johannes Otto Bolding Kruse – Tenor Sax. (DK)
Links:
SoulFried on Spotify
SoulFried on Instagram
SoulFried on Facebook
SoulFried on YouTube

Mo Hippa Section – It’s funk ‘o clock!
Founded with the ambition of being one of the grooviest funk experiences on the live scene, Mo Hippa Section is rooted in the authentic New Orleans sound and soul. Inspired by acts such as Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentleman, Galactic, D’Angelo, The Meters and Lettuce, Mo Hippa Section aims to honor the very best artists within the genre, while still maintaining a distinct sound and musical expression.
The band is all about the live experience – creating that special synergy between musician and listener! Come on out and get your funk on!
The band released their first full length album in 2025, titled “Love Triangle”
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Line up:
EMIL EFFERBACH – (VOCALS/DRUMS/PERC)
ALI BADRELDIN – (BARITONE SAX)
JACOB LIND – (GUITAR)
MORTEN OVERGAARD – (PERCUSSION/DRUMS)
JASON SHOOSTER – (GUITAR)
Links:
Mo Hippa Section on Spotify
Mo Hippa Section On Instagram
Mo Hippa Section On Facebook
Mo Hippa Section On YouTube

LUNA SOUL (DE)
2026-10-30 21:00
Blending shimmering disco grooves, warm analog synths and soulful vocals, LUNA SOUL creates a sound that fuses the elegance of the 70s and 80s with contemporary indie and disco pop. Shaped by their roots between Barcelona and Northern Germany, the band inhabits a world somewhere between urban nightlife, dancefloor euphoria and cinematic nostalgia.
Since their formation, LUNA SOUL has grown into an internationally active live act, performing more than 50 concerts annually across Germany, Spain, France, the Netherlands and Denmark. With their debut album First Move (2025, Légère Recordings), as well as airplay and features on broadcasters including Deutschlandfunk Kultur, Radio Eins, NDR and Bayern 2, the band has steadily built a reputation within the European indie, soul and retro-pop scene.
Live, LUNA SOUL performs as a five- to six-piece band, delivering an energetic show that moves effortlessly between disco, indie pop, yacht rock and atmospheric slow-burners. Danceable basslines meet dreamy synth textures, soulful harmonies and a stage aesthetic that feels somewhere between neon lights, summer nights and a midnight movie.
With their second studio album Second Nature, due for release in autumn 2026, LUNA SOUL opens a new chapter: more mature, more emotional and more confident in its artistic identity. To support the release, the band will embark on their international SECOND NATURE TOUR throughout autumn and winter 2026/27.

LUNA SOUL is a German-Spanish retro-pop band founded in 2019 by singer Lisa Michèle Lietz from Schwerin, Germany, and guitarist, songwriter and producer Jordi Arnau Rubio from Barcelona, Spain. Together, they blend warm disco grooves with contemporary pop influences, creating a distinctive sound that balances nostalgia and modernity.
At the heart of LUNA SOUL are Lisa and Jordi, who write and arrange their music together. In April 2025, the band released their debut album First Move through Légère Recordings, the internationally renowned independent label from Hamburg whose roster includes artists such as Young Gun Silver Fox, Joel Sarakula, Myles Sanko and Mamas Gun. Following numerous club and festival performances across Germany and Europe, LUNA SOUL is currently working on their second studio album, Second Nature, scheduled for release in autumn 2026.
Live, LUNA SOUL most often performs as an international four-piece band featuring musicians from Germany and Spain. For selected shows, the line-up expands with keyboards and percussion, growing into a six-piece ensemble with musicians from Germany, Spain and Colombia. This cultural diversity is reflected in the band’s music, where disco, soul, funk and pop merge into a modern sound that combines danceable grooves, emotional songwriting and an international perspective.
LUNA SOUL LIVE
Lisa Michèle Lietz – vocals
Jordi Arnau Rubio – guitar, vocals
Luis Arco Fernandez – bass
Robinson Krüger – drums
Extended line-up:
Marcial Garzón – congas
Guest musician – keyboards
