Dr. John Tribute feat. Tricia Boutté & James Martin (US/DK)

Byens bedst blues- og jazzmusikere mødes på Drop Inn’s intime scene og giver et brag af en hyldestkoncert til ingen ringere end legenden Mac Rebennack aka Dr. John. Siden 1960’erne og indtil hans død i 2019 kombinerede han blues, funk, jazz og soul i den lyd, der er så umiskendelig for ‘The Big Easy’; en stor gumbo af spilleglæde, saft, kraft og originalitet. Vel og mærke hele tiden med rødderne dybt plantet i New Orleans fantastiske musikhistorie og med respekt for dem som kom før ham.
Aftenen byder på bandets favoritnumre fra doktorens repertoire i alt fra “Iko Iko” over “Such A Night” fra “The Last Waltz” til hans nok største hit, top 10 singlen “Right Place At The Wrong Time”.

Aftenens band består af medlemmer fra Jazz Five, Chris Copen Band og hele to special guests fra New Orleans; Saxofonist James Martin og sangerinde, Tricia Boutté.
Begge musikere har optrådt flere gange med selveste Dr. John, så det bliver ikke meget mere autentisk.

This year, Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A super selection that celebrates and highlights instruments, sub-genres and current trends in Jazz-Denmark.
The second Saturday in our festival program is under the theme: Back to New Orleans – NOLA Jazz.

Dr. John Tribute feat. Tricia Boutté & James Martin (US/DK)

The city’s best blues and jazz musicians meet on Drop Inn’s intimate stage and give a bang of a tribute concert to none other than the legend Mac Rebennack aka Dr. John. Since the 1960s and until his death in 2019, he combined blues, funk, jazz and soul in the sound that is so unmistakable for ‘The Big Easy’; a big gumbo of joy of playing, juice, power and originality. Of course, all the while with roots deeply planted in New Orleans’ fantastic music history and with respect for those who came before him.
The evening features the band’s favorite songs from the doctor’s repertoire, from “Iko Iko” to “Such A Night” from “The Last Waltz” to his probably biggest hit, the top 10 single “Right Place At The Wrong Time”.

The evening’s band consists of members of the Jazz Five, the Chris Copen Band and two special guests from New Orleans; Saxophonist James Martin and singer, Tricia Boutté.
Both musicians have performed several times with Dr. John himself, so it doesn’t get much more authentic.

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ESBEN JUST ALLSTARS

Efter i en årrække at have turneret landet tyndt med spjustfrost, skipperjustfrost, Esben Just trio og Esben Just solo, er tiden nu kommet for Esben til at dykke helt ned i den dybe traditionelle jazz, sammen med et sandt Allstar hold af musikere. Niclas Bardeleben på tr/ voc, Ole Skipper Kontrabas, Stefan Ringgive trombone, repræsentere både fornyelse og vedholdenhed i forhold til at holde musikken fra New Orleans både levende og relevant. Esben har nærmest New Orleans som sin anden hjemby og har gjort piano stilen der kommer fra netop “the Big Easy” til et kendetegn og varemærke for sine optræder rundt på landets scener. Med dette hold vil der blive spillet både frækt og funky ́et og med respekt for traditionen. Der vil blive secondlinet og palmcourt struttet, mens “the big bass drum” spiller et beat der kan få de blinde til at gå og de døve til danse, mens der bliver råbt “shallow water Mama”. Esben Just Allstars, når musikken bare skal spilles

Esben Just (Piano/voc)
Niclas Bardeleben (tr/voc),
Ole Skipper (kontrabas)
Stefan Ringgive (trombone)

ESBEN JUST ALLSTARS

After touring the country extensively with spjustfrost, skipperjustfrost, Esben Just trio and Esben Just solo for a number of years, the time has now come for Esben to dive completely into the deep traditional jazz, together with a true Allstar team of musicians. Niclas Bardeleben on tr/voc, Ole Skipper Double bass, Stefan Ringgive trombone, represent both innovation and persistence in keeping the music from New Orleans both alive and relevant. Esben has New Orleans almost as his second hometown and has made the piano style that comes from “the Big Easy” a hallmark and trademark for his performances around the country’s stages. With this team, the playing will be both cheeky and funky and with respect for tradition. There will be secondlining and palmcourt strutting, while “the big bass drum” plays a beat that can make the blind walk and the deaf dance, while shouting “shallow water Mama”. Esben Just Allstars when the music just needs to be played

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MO HIPPA SECTION
Mo Hippa Section blev grundlagt med ambitionen om at være den tighteste funk-oplevelse på den københavnske livescene og bringer den autentiske New Orleans-lyd, inspireret af lokale kunstnere som Jon Cleary og The Absolute Monster Gentleman, Galactic, The Meters og Professor Longhair. Mo Hippa Section bringer det allerbedste, som New Orleans har at byde på – med unikke arrangementer, tighte grooves og en uovertruffen energi. – Det er simpelthen mere Mo Hippa end det, du har!

Bandet udgav for nylig en livesession optaget på Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium, manipuleret af den Florida-baserede guitarist Jason Shooster, der også slutter sig til bandet i en live-kontekst. Kom ud og få din funk på!

A NIGHT ON THE BAYOU
Det har altid været fuld fart fremad for A Night On The Bayou.
Kærligheden til den autentiske New Orleans-følelse driver dem! Festen, publikums begejstring, at servere en stemning, som alle kan relatere til, det er deres største inspiration! Og ellers folk, der indkapsler den følelse, såsom: Jon Cleary, The Meters, The Wild Magnolias, men også den danske Mo Hippa-sektion.

Ved at bruge forskellige genrer som: latin, gospel, funk og second line, samt inkluderingen af ​​rappere og gæstestjerner i form af andre messingblæsere indtil videre, sørger de for, at hver koncert er noget nyt, samtidig med at de holder fast i den røde tråd.
At have skabt en oplevelse, der ikke bør gås glip af, er en kæmpe succes, og A Night On The Bayous mission er nu at ride på bølgen af ​​den succes. Deres plan er at følge op på denne flok koncerter ved at starte indspilningerne af deres debutalbum, der efter planen udkommer i 2026.

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: Back To New Orleans – NOLA Jazz in Denmark.

MO HIPPA SECTION
Founded with the ambition of being the tightest funk experience on the Copenhagen live scene, Mo Hippa Section is bringing the authentic New Orleans sound, inspired by local acts such as Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentleman, Galactic, The Meters and Professor Longhair, Mo Hippa Section brings the very best that New Orleans has to offer – with unique arrangements, tight grooves and an unparalleled energy. – It’s Simply Mo Hippa’ than what you’ve got!

The band recently released a live session recorded at the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music, engineered by Florida based guitarist Jason Shooster, who is also joining the band in a live context. Come on out and get your funk on!

A NIGHT AT THE BAYOU – Bio
It’s always been full speed ahead for A Night On The Bayou.
The love for the authentic New Orleans feeling drives them! The party, the audience’s excitement, serving a vibe that everyone can relate to, that’s their biggest inspiration! And otherwise people who encapsulate that feeling such as: Jon Cleary, The Meters, The Wild Magnolias, but also the Danish Mo Hippa section.

Using different genres such as: latin, gospel, funk and second line, as well as the inclusion of rappers and guest stars in the form of other brass instruments so far, they ensure that each concert is something new, while still sticking to the common thread.
Having created an experience that shouldn’t be missed is a huge success, and A Night On The Bayou’s mission is now to ride the wave of that success. Their plan is to follow up this bunch of concerts by starting the recordings of their debut album, which is set to be released in 2026.

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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 tidens trends i Jazz-Danmark. Når de officielle koncerter er afviklet lukker vi op for vores jam sessions

Hver aften under festivalen har vi selvfølgelig jam sessions hver aften kl 23.
Denne aften er vi i selskab med Dusty Rag Jazz Band der tager over for Jacob & Thomas.

This year, Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.

A super selction that celebrates and highlights instruments, subgenres and current trends in Jazz-Denmark. When the official concerts are over, we open up for our jam sessions

Every evening during the festival we of course have jam sessions every evening at 11 pm.

Every evening during the festival we of course have jam sessions every evening at 11 pm.
This evening Dusty Rag Jazz Band is taking over the Jam Session

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“the mastery of Mommaas and Hess completely overwhelms any feeling of normal. This is art of the highest standard, and a record which will most definitely be a “best of.” (Allaboutjazz om duo albummet Ballads Standards)

Nikolaj Hess’s samarbejde med den New York baserede Amerikansk/Hollandske saxofonist Marc Mommaas rækker tilbage til 1998, og har resulteret i en række internationale udgivelser og turneer i USA, Spanien, Holland og Skandinavien. Seneste udgivelse er albummet Ballads Standards på Sunnyside Records (US), hvor Hess og Mommaas spiller kreative bearbejdninger af nøje udvalgte standard ballader med vinkler, elementer og ideer fra deres frie improvisationspraksis og originalkompositioner.

Til denne enestående søndagskoncert vil Hess og Mommaas udforske en række jazz klassikere blandet med frit improviserede forløb i en samlet reflektion over deres mangfoldige fælles kreative mødepunkter. Melodisk, harmonisk, rytmisk interaktivt flow og musikalsk kommunikation på allerhøjeste niveau.
Det bliver et mix det Nordiske univers kombineret med den internationale jazztradition og et sublimt interplay og sans for klang og stemning, med evigt legende og lyttende under- og overtoner, kombineret med melodisk nerve og ekspressivitet. Syngende melodilinjer, hypnotiske grooves og swing, filmiske lydflader og stemningsfulde ballader.

ENGLISH

This year Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A superselection that celebrates and highlights instruments, sub-genres & the trends of the in Jazz-Denmark.
The first Sunday in our festival program is under the theme: Les Grande Finale

“the mastery of Mommaas and Hess completely overwhelms any feeling of normal. This is art of the highest standard, and a record which will most definitely be a “best of.” (Allaboutjazz)
Nikolaj Hess’s collaboration with New York-based American/Dutch saxophonist Marc Mommaas dates back to 1998 and has resulted in a number of international releases and tours in the US, Spain, Holland and Scandinavia. Their latest release is the album Ballads Standards on Sunnyside Records (US), where Hess and Mommaas play creative adaptations of carefully selected standard ballads with angles, elements and ideas from their free improvisation practice and original compositions.
For this special Sunday afternoon concert, Hess and Mommaas will explore a series of jazz classics mixed with free improvised passages in a collective reflection on their many shared creative meeting points. Melodic, harmonic, rhythmic interactive flow and musical communication at the highest level.

You will experience the Nordic universe combined with the international jazz tradition and a sublime interplay and sense of sound and atmosphere, with playful and listening undertones and overtones, combined with melodic nerve and expressivity. Singing melody lines, hypnotic grooves and swing, cinematic soundscapes and evocative ballads.

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BAUN
Opløftende musik fra dansk jazz & soul artist

Den danske jazz- og soulartist Søren Baun – også kendt som BAUN, udgav sit seneste album ”Beginnings” i
2024. På dette kombinerer han jazz, soul, R&B og funk og leverer en opløftende blanding af iørefaldende sange, livsbekræftende tekster og beat-drevne produktioner. Med albummet rækker Søren Baun ud til dem, der hungrer efter varm, håndspillet og nærværende musik i en digital tidsalder.

BAUN har samlet en ny super sekstet, som matcher den store lyd og udadvendte energi på albummet.
Bandet består af nogle af landets ypperste musikere og inkluderer blæsergruppe for extra funk og farve.

Med sin enestående soulfulde stemme og funky tangenter formår Søren Baun med sit band at skabe
bevægelse i krop og sind, så du vil stå opløftet og med et smil på læben efter sidste tone.

Vokset op i et hjem, hvor klavermusik og sang fyldte stuen, blev Søren Baun inspireret af alt fra Beatles’ ikoniske lyd og Earth, Wind & Fire’s musikalske kærlighed til Herbie Hancock og jazzens uendelige muligheder. Han er svær at putte i en kasse, og har optrådt på scener i New York, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco og Madrid.

Med anmelderroser i Danmark og udland, airplay på P5, P3 og P8 Jazz, en placering på Amazons hitliste i selskab med Gregory Porter og José James og koncert på bl.a. Cairo Jazzfestival er Søren Bauns musik på vej opad – også internationalt.

Søren Baun er også kendt som bandleder i ‘Acoustic Lounge’, der med sine moderne jazzfortolkninger af tidløse klassikere af bl.a. Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sting og Pharell Williams, har rundet 3 millioner streams på Spotify. Derudover har han udgivet musik med Baun On Beatles, arbejdet som sanger og topliner for duoen Subnesia under Kenneth Bager, arrangerede og turnerede i et årti med vokaljazzensemblet Touché og arbejdet sammen med nogle af de fineste navne i dansk jazz, herunder Mathias Heise, Thomas Fonnesbæk og Jakob Dinesen for at nævne nogle få.

Oplev Søren Baun med sit tæt sammenspillede band præsentere sin sange live med nærvær og musikalsk overskud. Gå ikke glip af en hjertevarm, groovy og engagerende oplevelse, når BAUN går på scenen!

Søren Baun (keys, vokal)
Søren Heller (guitar, kor)
Morten Ankarfeldt (bas, kor)
Rasmus Lund (trommer)
Thomas Edinger (sax)
Ari Bragi Karason (trompet)

This year, Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A super selection that celebrates and highlights instruments, sub-genres and current trends in Jazz-Denmark.
The last day of our festival program is under the theme: Les Grand Finale.

BAUN
Uplifting music from Danish jazz & soul artist

Danish jazz and soul artist Søren Baun – also known as BAUN, released his latest album “Beginnings” in
2024. On this, he combines jazz, soul, R&B and funk and delivers an uplifting mix of catchy songs, life-affirming lyrics and beat-driven productions. With the album, Søren Baun reaches out to those who hunger for warm, hand-played and present music in a digital age.

BAUN has assembled a new super sextet that matches the big sound and outgoing energy on the album.
The band consists of some of the country’s top musicians and includes a brass band for extra funk and color.

With his unique soulful voice and funky keyboards, Søren Baun and his band manage to create
movement in body and mind, so that you will be uplifted and with a smile on your face after the last note.

Growing up in a home where piano music and singing filled the living room, Søren Baun was inspired by everything from the Beatles’ iconic sound and Earth, Wind & Fire’s musical love to Herbie Hancock and the endless possibilities of jazz. He is difficult to put in a box, and has performed on stages in New York, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco and Madrid.

With critical acclaim in Denmark and abroad, airplay on P5, P3 and P8 Jazz, a placement on Amazon’s hit list in the company of Gregory Porter and José James and concerts at, among others, Cairo Jazz Festival, Søren Baun’s music is on the rise – also internationally.

Søren Baun is also known as the bandleader of ‘Acoustic Lounge’, which with its modern jazz interpretations of timeless classics by, among others, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sting and Pharell Williams, has reached 3 million streams on Spotify. In addition, he has released music with Baun On Beatles, worked as a singer and topliner for the duo Subnesia under Kenneth Bager, arranged and toured for a decade with the vocal jazz ensemble Touché and worked with some of the finest names in Danish jazz, including Mathias Heise, Thomas Fonnesbæk and Jakob Dinesen to name a few.

Experience Søren Baun with his tightly-knit band presenting his songs live with presence and musical prowess. Don’t miss a heartwarming, groovy and engaging experience when BAUN takes the stage!

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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)

This year, Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A super selection that celebrates and highlights instruments, sub-genres and current trends in Jazz-Denmark.
The last day of our festival program is under the theme: Les Grand Finale.

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.

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Hver aften under festivalen har vi selvfølgelig jam sessions hver aften kl 23.
Med de to kaptajner: Thomas Fonnesbæk & Jakob Christoffersen har vi Københavns absolut fedeste jam under festivalen. Der er lagt op til leg og spil når de to superstjerner jammer med resten af festivalens musikere og publikum.

This year, Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz.
A super selction that celebrates and highlights instruments, subgenres and current trends in Jazz-Denmark. When the official concerts are over, we open up for our jam sessions

Every evening during the festival we of course have jam sessions every evening at 11 pm.
With the two captains: Thomas Fonnesbæk & Jakob Christoffersen, we have Copenhagen’s absolute coolest jam during the festival. The players and audience are in for a musical treat when the two superstars jam with the rest of the festival’s musicians.

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Værterne Elias HP (bas) og Mads Tornemark (trommer) er to unge fremadstormende musikere, der begge spiller i et hav af orkestre. Deres alsidige musikalitet vil blive fundamentet for aftenens jam.

Featuring denne session:

TBA

Billige bajere når bandet starter – Tilbud på hof og andre flaskebajs.

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