Storyville Records

Storyville Records One of the world's greatest jazz record labels and the oldest independent jazz label in Europe Storyville Records

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.

Pre-save the first single, Simple Song, from Peter Vuust Quartet's upcoming album, Homage.The quartet consists of bassis...
06/02/2025

Pre-save the first single, Simple Song, from Peter Vuust Quartet's upcoming album, Homage.

The quartet consists of bassist, composer and neuroscientist Peter Vuust, iconic Swedish pianist Lars Jansson - Pianist/Composer, saxophonist Claus Waidtløw Music and drummer Morten Lund.

Simple Song is a beautiful tune carried by the back and forth playing of Jansson's piano and Waidtløw's saxophone 🎹🎷

Simple Song is due for release on Friday, February 14, while Homage drops on March 28.

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Monday, December 9, Storyville Records attended JazzDanmark's annual award show DMA Jazz at Copenhagen's iconic VEGA ven...
11/12/2024

Monday, December 9, Storyville Records attended JazzDanmark's annual award show DMA Jazz at Copenhagen's iconic VEGA venue.

Mathias Heise's Mouth Games was nominated in the category Album of the Year and Frans Bak - Composer & Sinne Eeg's Lonely Waltz was nominated for Single of the Year. Although neither of them brought an award home this time around, they're more than worthy winners in our eyes!

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly a moving tribute to legendary Danish drummer Alex Riel, performed by his godson, drummer Stefan Pasborg, pianist Carsten Dahl and saxophonist Fredrik Lundin Music ❤

Thanks to JazzDanmark and congratulations to all the winners.

This past April, the three renowned Danish jazz artists, bassist Lennart Ginman, drummer Thomas Blachman and pianist Car...
05/12/2024

This past April, the three renowned Danish jazz artists, bassist Lennart Ginman, drummer Thomas Blachman and pianist Carsten Dahl, collectively known under the moniker Ginman Blachman Dahl released their latest album, What's to Come! to wide critical acclaim ❤

Unlike a conventional studio recording, this album was born out of raw spontaneity and creative synergy within the trio – every note, every chord, every rhythm was created in the spur of the moment. The result is a sonic journey into the heart and essence of improvisation.

What's to Come! is still available 📀
CD: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/whats-to-come/
LP: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/whats-to-come-2/

What's to Come! was produced with support from Koda's Cultural Funds

Check out influential Danish newspaper Politiken's marvelous 5-star review ❤❤❤❤❤ of Michel Petrucciani Jazz's previously...
28/11/2024

Check out influential Danish newspaper Politiken's marvelous 5-star review ❤❤❤❤❤ of Michel Petrucciani Jazz's previously unreleased live double album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, featuring Gary Peacock & Roy Haynes.

Available now: https://storyvillerecords.com/product/jazz-club-montmartre-cph-1988/

Den amerikanske trommeslager Roy Haynes døde i denne måned, lige knap 100 år gammel. Nyt livealbum fra Montmartre i København viser ham på toppen af hans game.

Out today: Michel Petrucciani Trio - Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, a previously unreleased live album capturing Frenc...
15/11/2024

Out today: Michel Petrucciani Trio - Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, a previously unreleased live album capturing French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz's 1988 performance at Copenhagen's Jazzhus Montmartre with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Roy Haynes 🎹

This recording presents the trio's remarkable synergy as they interpret Petrucciani's compositions alongside tributes to jazz icons like Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett.

Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 offers a glimpse into Petrucciani's artistry and the chemistry he shared with two jazz legends.

Rediscover a unique moment in jazz history today 👇

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The previously unreleased live double album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, by French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz ...
11/11/2024

The previously unreleased live double album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, by French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz featuring bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Roy Haynes is due for release on CD on Friday, November 15.
..and vinyl lovers - don't fret, because the concert's first set is set for release on a single vinyl LP on November 22.

Both the CD and the vinyl are now available for pre-order on our website 🎹

LP: storyvillerecords.com/product/jazz-club-montmartre-cph-1988-first-set-vinyl/
CD: storyvillerecords.com/product/jazz-club-montmartre-cph-1988/

Storyville Records proudly presents the previously unreleased live double album, Michel Petrucciani Trio - Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, by the legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani. Recorded during a memorable performance at Copenhagen’s Jazzhus Montmartre on July 3rd, 1988, the album ca...

The new album, In Rome, by dynamic Danish double bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk is now available 💿On this recording, Fonnesbæk...
01/11/2024

The new album, In Rome, by dynamic Danish double bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk is now available 💿

On this recording, Fonnesbæk has travelled to the Italian capital of Rome, where he collaborated and recorded with some of the most talented jazz musicians in Europe, including pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, saxophonist Rosario Giuliani, drummer Roberto Gatto and vocalist Valentina Ranalli.

The result, In Rome, consists of 11 original compositions testamenting the creativity and mastery of European jazz ❤

Have a listen below 👇

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Pre-order or pre-save the upcoming live double album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 by legendary French pianist Michel...
30/10/2024

Pre-order or pre-save the upcoming live double album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 by legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz 🎹

The album captures Petrucciani in the company of two jazz icons, Gary Peacock on bass and Roy Haynes on drums.

On this recording, listeners will rediscover Petrucciani’s unique lyrical universe, as well as his reverence for modern jazz icons.

Certainly, a record to look forward to 📀

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29/10/2024

The exclusive 5-vinyl box set, XL-LX, from DR Big Band is the Album of the Week on national Danish radio P8 JAZZ - DR 🎉

Congrats to everyone involved!

Have a listen: https://orcd.co/xl-lx 🔗

The second single, In A Sentimental Mood, from legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz's upcoming live double a...
25/10/2024

The second single, In A Sentimental Mood, from legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz's upcoming live double album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 feat. Gary Peacock & Roy Haynes is now available 🎹

In A Sentimental Mood is a beautiful ballad played with the signature touch and nerve that only Petrucciani could.

Listen below and stay tuned for the release of the album on Nov. 15 ❤

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Pre-order the new album, In Rome, by acclaimed Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk featuring four of the most talented music...
24/10/2024

Pre-order the new album, In Rome, by acclaimed Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk featuring four of the most talented musicians in European jazz, pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, saxophonist Rosario Giuliani, drummer Roberto Gatto and singer Valentina Ranalli 🎼

In Rome consists of 11 original compositions, 9 by Pieranunzi, 1 by Fonnesbæk and 1 by Gatto.

Fonnesbæk often takes risks that challenge both his fellow musicians and audiences, creating moments of magic. This recording captures these moments, highlighting Fonnesbæk's collaboration with some of Europe’s finest musicians.

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We're proud to announce two nominations for Storyville Records at JazzDanmark's annual award show, DMA Jazz ✊Album of th...
24/10/2024

We're proud to announce two nominations for Storyville Records at JazzDanmark's annual award show, DMA Jazz ✊

Album of the Year: Mathias Heise - Mouth Games

Single of the Year: Frans Bak - Composer feat. Sinne Eeg - Lonely Waltz

Congratulations ❤

The DMA Jazz 2024 award show takes place at VEGA on Dec. 9

We are happy to announce that the new album, Interpretations The Norway Sessions, from Carsten Dahl and his Golden Ratio...
23/10/2024

We are happy to announce that the new album, Interpretations The Norway Sessions, from Carsten Dahl and his Golden Ratio Trio is now available on vinyl🎶

The renowned Danish pianist and composer Carsten Dahl is accompanied by Swedish bassist Daniel Franck and Danish drummer Jakob Høyer.

On this record, they challenge the listener to engage with music in new and profound ways.

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Renowned Danish pianist and composer Carsten Dahl is set to release his new album, Interpretations The Norway Sessions with his Golden Ratio Trio feat. Swedish bassist Daniel Franck and Danish drummer Jakob Høyer.   This recording presents 13 original compositions, two by Dahl, one by Franck and t...

This past Friday saw the release of the second single, Come Rose Dai Muri, from acclaimed Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæ...
22/10/2024

This past Friday saw the release of the second single, Come Rose Dai Muri, from acclaimed Danish bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk’s upcoming album, In Rome.

On the upcoming album, Fonnesbæk collaborates with four of the most talented musicians in European jazz; pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, saxophonist Rosario Giuliani, drummer Roberto Gatto and singer Valentina Ranalli.

Come Rose Dai Muri is a mellow tune carried by Fonnesbæk's bass and Pieranunzi’s piano combined with the tender, beautiful vocals of Ranalli.

In Rome is due for release on November 1 ❤

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Enjoy a few snapshots from the concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of the DR Big Band with the release of the 5-vin...
14/10/2024

Enjoy a few snapshots from the concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of the DR Big Band with the release of the 5-vinyl box set, XL-LX ❤

The big band played music from all 5 vinyls with conductor Miho Hazama (挾間 美帆), soloists Marilyn Mazur's Music and Peter Fuglsang. The host of the night was Artistic Director Birger Carlsen!

Photos: Flemming Bo Jensen © DR

We're immensely proud to present the first single, It's A Dance, from the upcoming album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 198...
11/10/2024

We're immensely proud to present the first single, It's A Dance, from the upcoming album, Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988, by legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz featuring bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Roy Haynes 🎼

It's A Dance is a joyful original from Petrucciani with a beautiful melody ❤

The album drops on Nov. 15, so stay tuned!

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Pre-save the first single, It's A Dance, from the upcoming album Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 by legendary French pia...
10/10/2024

Pre-save the first single, It's A Dance, from the upcoming album Jazz Club Montmartre - CPH 1988 by legendary French pianist Michel Petrucciani Jazz featuring jazz icons Gary Peacock on bass and Roy Haynes on drums 🎹

It's A Dance is a joyful original from Petrucciani and a beautiful melody from – perhaps - one of the most talented composers in modern jazz. This live track is played with a freshness and sound that lifts your spirit!

The single is due for release tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 11, while the album is slated for release on Nov. 15 ❤

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