One of the world's greatest jazz record labels and the oldest independent jazz label in Europe Storyville Records
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Storyville Records is one of the world’s greatest jazz record labels and the oldest independent jazz label in Europe. Named after the notorious New Orleans district where jazz was born, the label was launched in Copenhagen in 1952 by jazz fanatic Karl Emil Knudsen. Storyville originally sold imported American records, but when the burgeoning post war jazz scene attracted the American jazz artists
to tour in Europe and Scandinavia, Knudsen seized every opportunity to record his jazz heroes for the label. By late 2003 when Karl Emil Knudsen, the self-styled “Doctor of Jazz Archaeology”, passed away, his Storyville label was considered by the jazz cognoscenti to be the Scandinavian equivalent to America’s Blue Note Records. The Storyville archive includes recordings by Louis Armstrong, Ben Webster, Duke Ellington, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and Benny Carter to name but a few. Storyville Records was also instrumental in launching the career of some of the most influential Danish jazz artists including Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Fessor's Big City Band and the legendary Papa Bues Viking Jazz Band. In 2005, Edition Wilhelm Hansen, a Danish company with over 150 years in music publishing and part of the Wise Music Group acquired Storyville from Knudsen’s family. The late Anders Stefansen and current CEO Mona Granager, both long standing associates who worked with Knudsen to build the label, have stayed on with Storyville and will preserve the label’s unique identity. As part of the Wise Music Group family of companies Storyville Records is ideally placed to bring its wealth of classic recordings to new generations of jazz fans through CD re-releases, special collectors’ CD edition of rare jazz recordings and digital downloads. We are sure that Karl Emil would be delighted to know that his label lives on within a fiercely independent music company that shares the same passion for great music.
This Friday is bound to be 'A Good Day', as Danish pianist Jacob Christoffersen is releasing his new trio album featuring bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and drummer Rasmus Kihlberg 🎹
Pre-save the album now and get ready for an album that traverses various moods, from introspective ballads to energetic funk-infused tracks and soulful Brazilian rhythms ✊
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We're proud to present the new single, Kristallkorall, from Danish pianist Carsten Dahl and his Golden Ratio Trio featuring bassist Daniel Franck and drummer Jakob Høyer.
Kristallkorall is a laidback tune that remains smoldering beneath the surface, where even the smallest detail has meaning.
Take a listen for yourself and don't forget that their upcoming album, Interpretations The Norway Sessions, is due for release on September 27 🎼
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Pre-save the second single, Kristallkorall, from Danish pianist Carsten Dahl's Golden Ratio Trio feat. bassist Daniel Franck and drummer Jakob Høyer 🎹
Kristallkorall is a laidback tune carried by Dahl’s profound piano playing and Høyer’s brush strokes❤️
The trio's upcoming album, Interpretations The Norway Sessions is releasing on September 27!
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It's time for the second and final single, Country, from Danish pianist and composer Jacob Christoffersen featuring bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and drummer Rasmus Kihlberg before the album, A Good Day, drops on Sept. 6 🎹
Country is a laidback tune perfectly suited for late summer vibes 🌞
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Pre-save the second single, Country, from Danish pianist and composer Jacob Christoffersen featuring bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and drummer Rasmus Kihlberg.
Country is a peaceful and laidback conversation between the musicians with Kihlberg's subtle drumming being felt more than heard 🥁
The full album, A Good Day, is set for release on September 6 ☀️
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The first single The Golden Ratio from acclaimed Danish pianist and composer Carsten Dahl's upcoming album Interpretations The Norway Sessions with his Golden Ratio Trio feat. bassist Daniel Franck and drummer Jakob Høyer is now available 🎹
The Golden Ratio begins with the simmering tone of Franck’s bass, followed by Høyer’s airy statements on the cymbals before Dahl’s piano kicks in for a contemplative tune.
Check it out below 🎼
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Kick start the beautiful month of August with the new single, Bargemon, by acclaimed Danish pianist and composer Jacob Christoffersen.
His upcoming album, A Good Day, features dynamic Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and versatile Swedish drummer Rasmus Kihlberg.
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Pre-save the new single, Bargemon, from the upcoming album, A Good Day by acclaimed Danish pianist Jacob Christoffersen feat. Thomas Fonnesbæk Rasmussen and Rasmus Kihlberg.
The playful number, which recalls Chick Corea in spots, constantly evolves, displays Christoffersen’s original voice on Fender Rhodes, and has a prominent role for Fonnesbæk’s very active bass playing.
Out on Friday, August 2nd😃
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Danish super trio Ginman Blachman Dahl played Bremen Teater on Saturday.
Influential Danish music magazine GAFFA Danmark awarded the concert ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!
"Ginman, Blachman, and Dahl were – once again – exceptionally generous on Saturday evening."
Check out a few snapshots below 📸
The only concert at Copenhagen Jazz Festival by Danish allstar trio Ginman Blachman Dahl takes place at Bremen Teater on Saturday July 6 at 8 pm.
Storyville Records will be present at the venue, selling the trio's brand new album, What's to Come! on vinyl and CD. So make sure to stop by and grab yourself a copy!
Check out the video below for a sneak peek of What's to Come!
Tickets available: https://www.ticketmaster.dk/event/ginmanblachmandahl-billetter/550807 🎵🎶
The Copenhagen Jazz Festival kicks off today with concerts all over the city!
Check out a few of our favorites below 🎼
Storyville Records proudly announces the release of the album, New Views, by jazz bassist, composer and world-leading music brain scientist Peter Vuust in collaboration with the dynamic ensemble of Aarhus Jazz Orchestra 🎼
Peter Vuust is an award-winning composer and bass player and has released seven albums as a solo artist, but this is his first record with a large-scale orchestra. Reflecting on the collaboration, Vuust expresses:
“…to hear your own compositions arranged so beautifully and played by such an extraordinary set of musicians, each of them solo artists in their own right, is one of the most touching experiences of my career—an ambition I did not know, I had”.
Check out New Views below ❤
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Enjoy these beautiful snapshots from the release concert for Open Wide, the new album fusing Nordic folk and jazz by Danish musician Kira Martini ❤
CD: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/open-wide/
LP: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/open-wide-vinyl/
Let's honor the memory of legendary Danish drummer, Alex Riel, by highlighting some of his projects.
Pianist Carsten Dahl has shared four great ones below ❤
We're proud to announce that Ginman Blachman Dahl - What's to Come! is Album of the Week on P8 JAZZ - DR - Danish Broadcasting Corporation 💪
The legendary tenor saxophonist, Johnny Griffin’s electrifying performance in Valencia, Spain in 1992 is immortalized on the album Live in Valencia 92.
Accompanied by an all-star trio with French pianist Hervé Sellin, bassist Reggie Johnson and Doug Sides on drums, this recording, consisting of 6 tracks, is a chance to hear Johnny Griffin at his best, enjoying being out there live with an enthusiastic Spanish audience 🇪🇸
Live in Valencia is available for streaming and on CD today!
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Pre-save the album New Views from bassist and composer Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, due Friday, June 14 ✊
Peter Vuust is an award-winning composer and bass player and has released seven albums as a solo artist, but this is his first record with a large-scale orchestra.
Click the link below to pre-save on your favorite platform!📀
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Influential Danish newspaper Politiken has awarded the new Ginman Blachman Dahl album What's to Come! 5 x ❤
Congrats Lennart Ginman, Thomas Blachman and Carsten Dahl 💪
What's to Come is available on both CD and LP:
CD: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/whats-to-come/
LP: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/whats-to-come-2/
We got another great 5-star review. Today from the newspaper Politiken. Kim Skotte reviews our new album 'What's to come!'.
GinmanBlachmanDahl. Album released on Storyville Records.
Album anmeldelse
Kira Martini: Open Wide
(CD/LP/digital udgivelse via Storyville Records)
"Lækker lyttejazz...med mere"
'Open Wide' er komponisten og sangeren Kira Martinis sjette udgivelse siden debuten 'More Things Unite Us' fra 2012. Jeg kendte ikke Kira Martini før jeg lyttede til albummet, og det er helt klart en fejl fra min side. Albummet indeholder ni nye sange, der alle er skrevet og komponeret af Kira Martini og man møder en sanger, der både har en smuk og udtryksfuld stemme, og et stort og alsidigt sangskrivertalent.
..sådan indleder Ole Bisbjerg sin anmeldelse af det nye album fra Kira Martini.
og senere konstaterer han;
Albummet er lækkert produceret og Kira Martini bevæger sig smukt og ubesværet mellem genrerne, og hvad enten det undervejs kategoriseres som jazz, pop eller country, så er det blot at overgive sig til musikken og nyde den i fulde drag.
Den fulde anmeldelse kan du læse via linket i kommentarfeltet.
I morgen den 1. juni 2024 kl. 20 er der releasekoncert i KoncertKirken i KBH N med følgende line up:
Kira Martini - vokal/guitar
Jakob Dinesen - tenorsax
Pelle von Bülow - guitar
Anders Fjeldsted - kontrabas
Morten Ærø - trommer
+ Special surprice guests!
Ord: Mads Kornum / Ole Bisbjerg, Pressefoto
The new album Open Wide by Danish jazz singer and songwriter Kira Martini is out now!
Dive into Martini's own compositions in a borderland between genres and let her soulful melodies and captivating rhythms sweep you away 🎼
Besides streaming, Wide Open is both available on CD and an exquisite gatefold vinyl 🙏
..and if you happen to be in Copenhagen this Saturday evening, join us for the release concert at KoncertKirken ❤
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Check out this lovely review of the joint album Softer Than You Know by Frans Bak - Composer feat. Sinne Eeg courtesy of Ivan Rod from renowned Danish music magazine GAFFA.
Rod sings the praises of everyone involved:
"1) Frans Bak's compositions are melodically strong, quite simple and calm, accessible without being one-dimensional; 2) the lyrics are beautifully crafted by one of Denmark's currently best songwriters in vocal jazz, Helle Hansen; 3) Sinne Eeg is the lead vocalist throughout, and she does her work excellently with solidity and authenticity; 4) the accompaniment is perfected by varying ensembles consisting of Frans Bak on piano, Peter Sprague on guitar, Thomas Vang on bass, and Emil de Waal on drums, plus Fredrik Lundin and Hans Ulrik on saxophones." ❤
Please follow and like us:0MUSIKANMELDELSE Frans Bak er en erfaren, rutineret og moden komponist og pianist. Kunstnerisk havde han sin storhedstid i 1980’erne og ’90’erne – bl.a. som leder af bands som Blast, Buzstop, Santa Cruz og Det Blå Skrig – og mig bekendt har han i de senere år ik...
Enjoy a few snapshots from the studio, where Peter Vuust and Aarhus Jazz Orchestra worked on their upcoming collaborative album, New Views 📸
New Views drops on June 14 - stay tuned!
Pre-save the new album, Open Wide, by Danish jazz singer and guitarist Kira Martini 📀
On this recording, Martini serves us a handfulof her own compositions in a borderland between genres - a fusion of Nordic folk and jazz with notes of the warm seventies songwriter sound and mentality 😍
Open Wide drops on Friday, May 31!
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Please join us in celebrating the life of legendary composer Duke Ellington - Verve Records 🎼
On this day, 50 years after his passing, we remember Ellington as a monumental figure in the world of music, whose innovative compositions and leadership of his orchestra forever changed the landscape of jazz music.
His legacy continues to inspire musicians and music lovers alike, celebrating a career that spanned over five decades and produced timeless masterpieces!
Recently, Storyville Records had to privilege of releasing a recording from the Danish capital, Copenhagen, from 1958 ❤
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The second single, Rhythm-A-Ning, from legendary American saxophonist Johnny Griffin's upcoming album Live in Valencia 92 is now available on all streaming services 🎷
'The Little Giant' is flanked by a swinging all-star trio with French pianist Hervé Sellin, bassist Reggie Johnson and drummer Doug Sides. Rhythm-A-Ning is one of pianist Thelonious Monk's staple tunes. A classic jazz standard spun to new heights by Griff and his band!
Stay tuned for Live in Valencia 92 - due June 7 ❤
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The second single, The End of a Perfect Day, from Danish bassist and renowned music brain scientist Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra's upcoming album, New Views, is now available on all digital streaming services 🙏
The End of a Perfect Day is a hymn-like pop ballad featuring an epic bass solo by Vuust himself!
New Views will be available on June 14, but feast your ears on The End of a Perfect Day right now ☀️
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The first single, Just Friends, from American saxophonist, Johnny Griffin's forthcoming album, Live in Valencia 92, is now available on all streaming services.
This is outgoing jazz played by 'the Little Giant', who was one of the most beloved artists in America, Europe and Japan. Griff didn't take it too seriously, but always played very seriously!
Listen for yourself below and stay tuned for the album, dropping on June 7 🎷
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A piece of music history comes alive today, as Storyville Records release a new recording capturing the legendary Duke Ellington: Copenhagen 1958 (Bonus: After Hours 1950).
This recording offers a rare glimpse into Ellington’s genius during a pivotal period in jazz history 🎼
Among the highlights of this tour were two electrifying concerts held at Copenhagen’s iconic sports center, KB Hallen, on November 7. Although the original tapes have been lost to time, segments of these historic performances were broadcasted on separate occasions. Now, these broadcast recordings serve as the foundation for this release, transporting listeners back to a time, when Ellington’s music redefined the jazz landscape 👑
Take a listen!
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A marvellous 6-star review of the new album What's to Come! by Ginman Blachman Dahl courtesy of Ivan Rod from the Danish music magazine GAFFA Danmark:
"GinmanBlachmanDahl's new album is so over-the-top, technically perfect and artistically refined that I simply don't have to ask for more."
Please follow and like us:0MUSIKANMELDELSE Uanset hvordan man vender og drejer globen, så er og bliver den danske jazztrio, GinmanBlachmanDahl, et pejlemærke, der angiver, hvad der er nord og syd, øst og vest, op og ned, ret og vrang. Som vanligt har de tre instrumentalister alle deres ben solidt...
Today, renowned Danish composer and pianist Frans Bak - Composer unveils his new project, the ballads album Softer Than You Know.
The album is a collection of 10 songs featuring lyrics by Helle Hansen, performed by the internationally acclaimed vocalist Sinne Eeg.
The album is a fusion between jazz and pop, offering laid-back melodies and ample room for musical exploration, so pour yourself a glass of your favorite drink, close your eyes and enjoy!
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The only concert at Copenhagen Jazz Festival by Danish allstar trio Ginman Blachman Dahl takes place at Bremen Teater on Saturday July 6 at 8 pm. Storyville Records will be present at the venue, selling the trio's brand new album, What's to Come! on vinyl and CD. So make sure to stop by and grab yourself a copy! Check out the video below for a sneak peek of What's to Come! Tickets available: https://www.ticketmaster.dk/event/ginmanblachmandahl-billetter/550807 🎵🎶
On Thursday, April 18, the three gentlemen Ginman Blachman Dahl host a release concert for their new album, What's to Come! Join us at Amager Bio for a celebration - and a chance to purchase the album on either CD or vinyl at a special release price 💰 It's a rare chance to experience three of the finest musicians Danish jazz has to offer - live on stage! Tickets are available here: https://amagerbio.dk/k/ginmanblachmandahl/ ❤
The third single, Stay With Me, from Frans Bak - Composer's upcoming album, Softer Than You Know drops on April 5. If you're as excited as we are, click the video below and listen to a snippet of Bak playing the piano to the backdrop of master saxophonist Fredrik Lundin Music and the beautiful voice of Sinne Eeg 🎷
How about a small dose of beautiful vocal jazz on the last Wednesday in January?❄️ Here's a small teaser of the first single, Softer Than You Know, from Frans Bak - Composer's upcoming album of the same name. Softer Than You Know is a collection of 10 songs, all marked by the wonderful vocals of acclaimed Danish singer Sinne Eeg with lyrics by Helle Hansen ❤
A rare insight into the mind of French piano virtuoso Michel Petrucciani Jazz. In the clip from the film Non Stop Travels with Michel Petrucciani by Roger Willemsen, he describes the special feeling the piano gives him, when playing concerts 🎹 The album Solo in Denmark by Michel Petrucciani is available on Storyville Records: https://orcd.co/solo-in-denmark 🎹
Check out this beautiful version of T.S. Monk's swinging, finger snapping, foot tapping ode to his daughter Sierre 👏 Among the musicians you'll find Patience Higgins on alto sax and Willie Williams on tenor sax 🎷both are featured on Monk's upcoming debut live album Two Continents, One Groove, available on Storyville Records, June 17, 2022.
Listen to the legend Niels Jørgen Steen telling us all about his new album with Monday Night Big Band: Swinging in Paradise featuring Bobo Moreno. Monday Night Big Band is playing at Paradise Jazz on Monday, March 7 at 8 PM. The album is available on Friday March 4, but you can already pre-order right here: https://orcd.co/swinging-in-paradise
Niels Jørgen Steen & Monday Night Big Band promise to swing your ass off with the magical, fat sound of their new album Swinging In Paradise featuring Bobo Moreno, out on March 4. Have a sneak peak in the video below 🎷🎺 Pre-order the album: https://orcd.co/swinging-in-paradise
With their upcoming album 'The Touch' Søren Kristiansen and Thomas Fonnesbæk introduce us to the music of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Oscar Peterson. Out Feb 4th. Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/the-touch
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