Aarhus Jazz Orchestra invites you to meet the orchestra’s very first principal conductor!

Geir Lysne is one of Europe’s most distinctive figures in contemporary big band music. Throughout his extensive career, he has renewed the Nordic jazz tradition through powerful compositions, original sound worlds and an ability to create music that combines strength and poetry in intense musical narratives. His works have been performed around the world and have received international acclaim for their artistic quality and innovative approach to the big band format.

The concert presents a selection of Lysne’s most distinctive works, where Norwegian soundscapes meet the improvisational energy of jazz. Together with the award-winning Aarhus Jazz Orchestra, he unfolds a repertoire ranging from intimate and atmospheric passages to expansive and explosive orchestral sounds.

Special guest for the evening is Norwegian percussionist Terje Isungset, internationally renowned for his unique and nature-inspired musical expression. His distinctive sound world adds another layer of depth to the concert and creates a strong connection to the Nordic roots that run through Geir Lysne’s music.

Aarhus Jazz Orchestra is an award-winning big band from Aarhus that approaches music with openness and curiosity, constantly working to push the boundaries of the big band tradition. The orchestra features some of the finest musicians on the Danish jazz scene and regularly receives critical acclaim, as well as having won several awards at the Danish Music Awards Jazz.