Type: Jazz
Orchestra: DR Big Band, The Danish National Symphony Orchestra
Soloists: Karl-Martin Almqvist (saxophonist), Nicolai Schultz (reed instrumentalist)
Conductor: Miho Hazama
Program Thad Jones
Location: Danish Concert Hall, Copenhagen
Year: 2023

This vibrant concert was conducted by Miho Hazama, a prominent leader in contemporary big band music. Enjoy the smooth, stylish atmosphere that feels like lounge jazz yet is ultimately more sophisticated. Rooted in Thad Jones’s rich big band tradition, the music blends brass harmonies and relaxed swing with moments of rhythmic drive. Hazama’s arrangements add cinematic scale and color, elevating the performance beyond background ambiance into a jazz experience that is energetically engaging.