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Alisio Music ALCD014

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STUCD 08032

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STUCD 03142

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100 years ago, the Irish novelist James Joyce published one of the most controversial books of the century, Ulysses. Now, bass player and composer Peter Danstrup releases an LP with titles picked from a passage in chapter 15 ‘... cheap reprints of The World’s Twelve Worst Books’. Played by 19 musicians, the 12 tracks expand with broad-spectrum variety, spiced up with intimacy, sarcasm and freakish humor. Genres meet and incite the fantasy in a way that has become a trade mark from this diligent composer who now releases his 3rd album in a series of peerless records. Last year he launched Nowherelands and Absolute Danstrup and this trilogy shows Danstrup as one of the most interesting and conspicuous talents on the music scene. Peter Danstrup (b. 1954) has been a part of the Danish music scene since the early 1970’ies as a bass player, composer and director of a music conservatory. Mostly known as an exponent of improvised jazz he has, however, also played rock and fusion. You could hear him with John Tchicai, Link Wray, Svend Asmussen, Mikkel Nordsø and Pierre Dørge as well as his own projects: Reptiles, Klökkeblömst and Sacrified. In 2012 he was awarded 2 Danish Music Awards: composer of the year and record of the year. Catalogue#: ILK340LP Release date: 16-12-2022 Music and lyrics by Peter Danstrup Reviews "you will feel like the composition is telling you a story due to the excellent instrumental performance" - Fernando Nunez, Visual Atelier 8 "He has created a life-affirming, humoristic, and exciting musical epic tale you should listen to – often and much." - Tor Hammerø, Nettavisen "You will find humour, joy of playing and exciting rhythmic arrangements An immense musical experience." - Jan Granlie, Jazzspecial

Radio Bévort is a colorful ensemble where different nationalities, inspirations and instruments meet. The compositions are inspired by diverse genres of music and indeed by life itself. In the music you can feel the flavor of tango and jazz and also find very free passages combined with very thoroughly written arrangements. The band’s line-up is rather unconventional with a rhythm section of drums, bass, guitar and accordion/piano combined with 4 woodwinds that “doubles”. This combined with the different compositions and arrangements composed especially for this ensemble, gives the group a special sound with a timbre colored by the woodwind arrangements and the accordion/piano. In the line-up you find some of the best musicians on the Danish jazz scene of today: Pernille Bévort: tenor- and soprano saxophone Mariane Bitran: C flute and alto flute Kasper Wagner: alto saxophone and clarinet (soprano saxophone) Ole Visby: tenor saxophone and bass clarinet Marie Louise Schmidt: piano Morten Ankarfeldt: bass Bjørn Heebøll: drums The new release BLIK you find under discography as band leader - with links to streaming services and download. BLIK has been very well received so far (may 24th 2020): Here are small samples from the 3 first reviews: “Whether she creates melodic ballads or rather complex compositions Bévort is a highly fascinating, comprehensive, focused and mature artists.” – Ivan Rod, Gaffa, May 11th 2020 “Radio Bévort surprises with an intensely clear and refined sample of modern jazz from the highly creative North” – Bernard Lefèvre, Jazzhalo May 8th 2020 ”The music is narrative and imaginative. Spend some time with this music. The music deserves it – and so do you.” – Niels Overgård, Jazznyt, May 12th 2020

Ensemble: Radio Bévort Release date: 11.05.2020

Absolute Danstrup is a new album from bass player and composer Peter Danstrup featuring 11 tracks with changing musicians on every track, in all 24 artists. Absolute Danstrup was mostly conceived when I was hospitalized with Covid-19. It reflects on personal, topical experiences and statements. You may call it an imaginary compilation album, dealing with a kaleidoscopic mix of songs. You will find subjects of immediate relevance, reflecting on the pandemic outbreak, the #metoo situation in Denmark and the Trump era. The music styles change throughout the album: bluesy odd meter rock, instrumentals influenced by Captain Beefheart, sarcastic yet political musical like songs, large jazz ensemble arrangements, bass tunes and female a cappella singing. All of it compiled with the unmistakably Danstrup trade mark of clever, colorful, condensed extracts of music, interesting arrangements with an open headroom for individual presentations. The gender balance is 12/12, a clear response to the discussions about male/female representation in music. Catalogue #: ILK332LP Release date: 19-11-2021 Line up: Bent Clausen – marimba; Per Gade – guitar; Anders Banke – bass clarinet, clarinet, tenor sax; Jacob Andersen – percussion, handclap, timbales; Michael Rexen – vocals; Nina Baun – vocals; Mariane Bitran – flute; Carolyn Goodwin – alto sax; Kasper Tranberg – trumpet; Lis Wessberg – trombone; Lise Munch – French horn; Rasmus Svale – tuba; Bjørn Heebøl - Marching snare drum; Marie Louise N. Schmidt – piano; Ben Besiakov – piano; Ole Rømer – drums, bass; Thomas Vang – bass; Peter Danstrup – bass guitar; Ania Rybacka - soprano; Katrina Petersen - soprano; Kamilla Kovacs - alto; Johanne Baadsgaard Lange - alto; Else Schantz Juutilainen - contralto; Maria Kynne - contralto Reviews "Brilliant! Great! Exciting! Interesting!" - Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts "Listen in and get captivated by the drama, the music and the story." - Niels Overgaard, Jazznyt.com

Recorded by Jón Mc Birnie at Studio Bloch, Torshavn, Faroe Island, august 2015. Mixed by Louise Nipper at Soundscape Studio, Copenhagen.

Ilk Music

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ALCD010. Gateway Music

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2016 Real Production, Australia.

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ALCD012. Gateway Music

Tutl Records, HJF 146, 2013

Stunt records World Music Award "Album of the year 2009"

COPECD 088

Alisio ALCD004

Blue Line VB056CD

Music Mecca CD 4048-2

. Live at Paris Jazz Festival, Parc Floral. CC prod. 987616

SPCD001

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Label:Maracatu ‎– MAR001 Vinyl, LP, Album

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Alisio Music ALCD 005

Label: Celluloid ‎– CEL 6747

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