AUGUST 5-8 at 20.00 o'clock (8pm)

Celebrating the 1959 jazz masterpiece

“TAKE FIVE” – DAVE BRUBECK TRIBUTE

• Christina Von Bülow (alto sax/DK)
• Søren Kristiansen (piano/DK) Aug 5 & 7
• Olivier Antunes (piano/DK) Aug 6
• Anders Christensen (bass/DK)
• Frands Rifbjerg (drums/DK)

An all-star group of highly celebrated Danish musicians comes to the Montmartre for a celebration of a milestone album in jazz history, “Time Out”, the 1959 album by American pianist/composer Dave Brubeck and his quartet with the cool sounding alto saxophonist Paul Desmond, drummer Joe Morello and bassist Eugene Wright. Although the album was intended as an experiment (using time signatures unusual for jazz, such as waltz, 9/8 and most famously 5/4) and received negative reviews by critics upon its release, it became one of the best-known and biggest-selling jazz albums of all times, featuring now classics such as “Take Five”,  “Blue Rondo a la Turk” and “Strange Meadow Lark” .

AUGUST 12-14 at 20.00 o'clock (8pm)

American saxophonist meets Swedish pianist

ERIC ALEXANDER / JAN LUNDGREN QUARTET featuring Kristian Leth & Jesper Lundgaard

• Eric Alexander (tenor sax/USA)
• Jan Lundgren (piano/SE)
• Jesper lundgaard (bass/DK)
• Kristian Leth (drums/DK)

While one is known for his temperamental and fast phrases, the other is renowned for his melodic and lyrical playing. The encounter between New York based Eric Alexander (tenor sax) and Swedish Jan Lundgren brings memories back to when Stan Getz and Jan Johansson used to play at Montmartre in the old days. 50 years later we continue to present to you some of the finest jazz musicians on each side of the Atlantic. This time around the American-Scandinavian summit meeting is supported by the swinging yet sensitive drummer Kristian Leth as well as the much acclaimed virtuoso bass player Jesper Lundgaard.

AUGUST 19-21 at 20.00 o'clock (8pm)

+ SPECIAL SUNDAY BRUNCH CONCERT AUGUST 22 at 14.00 (2pm)

The Grammy® Award winning trumpeter

BRIAN LYNCH (US)

• Brian Lynch (trulmpet/US)
• Henrik Gunde (piano/DK) on Aug 19, 20, 21.
• Jacob Christoffersen (piano/DK) on Aug 22.
• Jesper Bodilsen (bass/DK)
• Niclas Bardeleben (drums/DK)

It is with tremendous pleasure that we welcome the incredible Grammy® Award winning American trumpeter Brian Lynch for his first engagement here at the Montmartre. Years ago he paid his dues as a sideman in the bands of jazz history icons such as Art Blakey, Horace Silver and Phil Woods. Later he played with latin jazz star Eddie Palmieri and Buena Vista Social Club alumnus Barbarito Torres and even worked with pop luminaries such as Prince, Maxwell and Sheila E.  Today he concentrates mostly on his own projects and we can look forward to three exciting nights with him in the company of an all-star cast of Danish musicians and Montmartre regulars.

*) SPECIAL BRUNCH OPTION: For the first time ever Montmartre invites to a special Sunday Brunch Concert at 14.00 on Sunday 22nd. Book a table (click CAFE in the menu) from 10.00 and get a brunch plate for extra DKK 120. You may enjoy brunch or concert separately, if you wish.

AUGUST 26-27 at 20.00 o'clock (8pm)

Duo Nights with Danish Songs
Thomas Clausen / Hans Ulrik Duo
Ole Kock Hansen / Jesper Lundgaard Duo

1. set:

• Hans Ulrik (tenor sax/DK)
• Thomas Clausen (piano/DK)

2. Set:

• Jesper Lundgaard (bass/DK)
• Ole Kock Hansen (piano/DK)

Welcome to two very special evenings at Montmartre featuring two Danish all-star duos each night, performing their jazz renditions of traditional Danish folk songs.Over the years, many Danish jazz musicians have experimented with incorporating the lyricism of the traditional Danish folk song tradition into the American jazz heritage. Some of the most successful attempts have come from the master musicians that you will hear tonight, including two of Denmark most legendary and respected pianists, Thomas Clausen and Ole Kock Hansen,  the award-winning tenor saxophonist Hans Ulrik and the great bass virtuoso Jesper Lundgaard.

AUGUST 28-30 at 20.00 o'clock (8pm)

Return of the multi Grammy Award winning American drummer
JEFF ”TAIN” WATTS QUARTET (US)
featuring Dave Kikoski, Jean Toussaint & James Genus

• Jeff “Tain” Watts (drums/USA)
• James Genus (bass/USA)
• David Kikoski (piano/USA)
• Jean Toussaint (tenor sax/USA)

The legendary drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts was the first artist to appear at the re-opned Montmartre in May, where he performed for ten memorable nights with two different special projects. This time around, he returns with his own group from the US featuring a spectacular stellar cast of some of the finest musicians from New York.

AUGUST 31st - SEPTEMBER 2nd 2010 at 20.00 o'clock (8pm)

RETURN ENGAGEMENT:
“Waltz For Debby” (SINNE EEG / LARS JANSSON)
Celebrating Monica Zetterlund & Bill Evans

• Sinne Eeg, vocals (DK)
• Lars Jansson, piano (SE)
• Jesper Bodilsen, bass (DK)
• Morten Lund, drums (DK)

Due to strong demand these concerts sold out very quickly in May 2010, but booking is now open for three extra shows.

In 1964 Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund (1937-2005) and American pianist Bill Evans (1929-1980) recorded their masterpiece album “Waltz For Debby”. Zetterlund must have sparked an unusual inspiration in Evans, as he hardly ever agreed to collaborate with other artists (only very few and very exceptional projects, such as the Miles Davis album “Kind of Blue”, have been blessed with the piano giant’s participation). Zetterlund was a pioneer. Already in the 1950s she became the first Scandinavian jazz singer to have a serious international career, offering a different approach to jazz singing than her American peers, and working with luminaries such as Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz and Quincy Jones. She has described the critically acclaimed album “Waltz For Debby” with Bill Evans as her best album ever and the one she was the most proud of. Jazzhus Montmartre is thrilled to present an three day celebration of our dearly beloved regional jazz vocal role model and her ultimate album - featuring some of today’s most acclaimed and exciting Scandinavian jazz artists: Sinne Eeg (vocals), Lars Jansson (piano), Jesper Bodilsen (bass) & Morten Lund (drums).

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Jazzhus Montmartre is a small intimate club with very limited space. Latecomers may have to stand in the bar, or find room for their chair where there may be space left. Please note that our concerts begin at the announced time (max 10 min. late) so please arrive in due time to avoid disturbing artists and audience. On hot summer days the club may become very hot.

PHOTO POLICY: In order not to disturb the artists, flash photography is not allowed at any times. Some artists may allow non-flash photography for the first two songs, others request no photography at all. The photo policy of the evening will be announced in the beginning of each performance. Filming or sound recordings are not allowed without prior written permission from the artists.

INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CARDS: Our ticketing partner Billetnet do accept most foreign cards, however a few have to be done manually over the phone (like the Swedish Visa+ and Norwegian Fakt Pay). If you are experiencing trouble with your card, please call Billetnet at (+45) 70 15 65 65.