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Gimle, Roskilde Helligkorsvej 2, Roskilde

Gigging with Jonas Villumsen and the boys at Gimles Café. Can't wait!

Gemmer-Toivanen-Fryland-Møllehøj + Reverse

Metronomen, Frederiksberg

The bandleaders and composer of two modern jazz groups going head-to-head on a premise of only playing new material on this special occasion.

Solo: At Irmelin Prehn’s Book Release Event

Cafe Zusammen H.C. Ørstedsvej 47, Frederiksberg

Irmelin Prehn's novel 'Dusk-Fredløs' will be released on L&R (Lindhardt&Ringhof) on the 24th of January. SG will provide electro-acoustic sounds on this occasion. Details on 'Dusk-Fredløs'  

with Reverse

Metonomen Godthåbsvej 33, Frederiksberg

Playing at Metronomen, Frederiksberg, with the Reverse group. Part of the 2013 VinterJazz Festival.

RELEASE CONCERT for ‘AT FIRST’ (ILK)

Literaturhaus Møllegade, Nørrebro, Copenhagen

The release of the debut album will be celebrated at Literaturhaus, Nørrebro, Copenhagen, with a 'Gemmer-Toivanen-Fryland-Møllehøj' concert. The 19th of February also happens to the birthday of Søren Gemmer, so drop by for a great celebration.

Duo: with Asger Laust

Bankeråt Nansensgade, Copenhagen

Playing the first of a series of gigs at Bankeråt, the cozy bar situated in lovely Nansensgade of central Copenhagen.

Jonas Villumsen

Islands Brygge Kulturhus

Playing with Jonas Villumsen, who's debut album as a solo artist will be released in the spring of 2013. Jonas Villumsen's concert calendar.

Solo: at Campus Emdrup

Campus Emdrup Copenhagen

Playing a solo set at Campus Emdrup as a part of a course weekend hosted by 'Folkeuniversitetet in Århus'.

Duo: with Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus

Playing the first in a series of gigs at Nørrebro Bryghus - every first saturday of the month in all of 2013 (except: February, April, July)

w/ Nina Baun

Børneteatret, Christiania

Playing with the lovely composer/singstress Nina Baun at Børneteatret.

Solo: at Campus Emdrup

Camdrup Emdrup Copenhagen

Playing a solo set of original compositions at Campus Emdrup on the 6th and 7th of April.

Solo: at Gug Kirke

Gug Kirke Nøhr Sørensens Vej, Aalborg

Playing a solo concert at Gug Kirke, Aalborg.

Solo: Rønshoved Højskole

Rønshoved Højskole

Playing a concert and giving a lecture on composition and inspiration at Rønshoved Højskole.

Solo: at Galleri Christoffer Egelund

Galleri Christoffer Egelund, Bredgade 75, CPH

Playing a solo concert as part of a special charity event hosted by contemporary art gallery Christoffer Egelund. Works by Maria Torp (article in Politiken) are up for sale and all profits will go to Børnefonden.  

Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Copenhagen JazzHouse Copenhagen

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). At the equally legendary Copenhagen JazzHouse.

Quartet: Christiania

The Søren Gemmer Quartet will perform at Christiania's 'Børnetearet'.

w/ Dall Mikkelsen/Dall Mikkelsen

PH Caféen, Halmtorvet 9A, CPH.

Trio set with the great Dall Mikkelsen brothers at PH Caféen. Standards and originals.

CPH Jazzfestival 2013: Solo

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, Ørestads Boulevard 114 - 118, 2300 København S

Playing two solo sets of jazz piano at the Miles Davis Exhibition at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Copenhagen.

CPH Jazzfestival 2013: Solo

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, Ørestads Boulevard 114 - 118, 2300 København S

Playing two solo sets of jazz piano at the Miles Davis Exhibition at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Copenhagen.

CPH Jazzfestival 2013: Solo

Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, Ørestads Boulevard 114 - 118, 2300 København S

Playing two solo sets of jazz piano at the Miles Davis Exhibition at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Copenhagen.

CPH Jazzfestival 2013: Søren Gemmer Quartet feat. Mads La Cour

LiteraturHaus, Møllegade, Nørrebro, CPH

Quartet concert with Mads la Cour, Tapani Toivanen and Andreas Fryland, at a special minifestival at LiteraturHaus, Møllegade, CPH. Two other prominent new-comers to the genre-defying rank of jazz/improvising musicians, Johanna Elina and Bird Alert will perform at 17.00 and … Continue reading

w/ Asger Laust

Bankeråt, Nansensgade, CPH

Two sets of standards at Bankeråt, the cozy bar situated in lovely Nansensgade of central Copenhagen.

Søren Gemmer Quartet

Kvarterhuset, Jemtelandsgade 3, 2300 København S

Quartet concert at Kvarterhuset featuring Per Møllehøj (gui), Tapani Toivanen (bass) and Andreas Fryland (drums).

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Atlas, Voxhall, Aarhus

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). This time at Atlas, part of Fonden Voxhall in Aarhus.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ravnsborggade

Standards with tenor saxophonist Asger Laust at local brewery Nørrebro Bryghus.

w/ Reverse

SKÅL, Forbindelsesvejen 7b, Østerbro

Concert at SKÅL, Østerbro.

w/ Jonas Villumsen

ATLAS, Voxhall, Aarhus

Jonas Villumsens MOMENTUM supporting Spillemændene at ATLAS, part of Fonden VOXHALL.    

w/ Jonas Villumsens MOMENTUM

Krudttønden, Østerbro

Jonas Villumsens MOMENTUM alongside songwriter Oliver Nani at Krudttønden, Østerbro, Copenhagen.

Søren Gemmer Quartet

Testrup Højskole, Testrupvej 110, 8320 Mårslet

Quartet concert at Testrup Højskole.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ravnsborggade.

Standards with tenor saxophonist Asger Laust at local brewery, Nørrebro Bryghus. Steady gig, every first Saturday of the month.

w/ Jonas Villumsens MOMENTUM

Karens Minde Kulturhus, Wagnersvej 19, 2450 København SV

Jonas Villumsens MOMENTUM at Karens Minde Kulturhus, Lyngby, Copenhagen.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ravnsborggade

Standards with tenor saxophonist Asger Laust at local brewery, Nørrebro Bryghus. Steady gig, every first Saturday of the month.

w/ Nana Rashid

Tante T, Københavns Bymuseum

Playing a lovely collection of standards at Tante T, located inside the Museum of Copenhagen, with jazz singstress Nana Rashid.

w/ Asger Laust

Ryesgade 3, 2200 København N

Three sets of standards at Nørrebro Bryghus, restaurant and brewery in Ryesgade. Monthly gig on 2nd Saturday of the month.

Gemmer-Estola Quartet Finland Tour

Hotel Merihovi, Kemi

Concert at the Pakkasukko Blues & Jazz Festival. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.

Gemmer-Estola Quartet Finland Tour

Cafe & Bar Ankkuri, Kemi

Concert at the Pakkasukko Blues & Jazz Festival. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.

Gemmer-Estola Quartet Finland Tour

Jazz with a View, at Oulu City Theater

Concert in the Jazz With a View club. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.

Trio with Nikolaj Dall Mikkelsen

PH Caféen, Halmtorvet 9, CPH.

Two sets of standards and originals at PH Caféen, part of Vinter Jazz Festival. Bass player TBA.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade

Three sets of standards at Nørrebro Bryghus, restaurant and brewery in Ryesgade. Monthly gig on 2nd Saturday of the month.

Gemmer-Estola Quartet

Studenterhuset, CPH.

The Gemmer-Estola Quartet at Studenterhuset, CPH. Part of the Vinter Jazz 2014 Festival. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.

Søren Gemmer Quartet & Gemmer-Estola Quartet

Metronomen, Frederiksberg

Double concert with Søren Gemmers main modern jazz groups as part of VinterJazz 2014 at Metronomen. A night of arguably the best exponents of the new strain of melodic modern jazz music coming out of the Copenhagen scene, featuring Aske … Continue reading

Søren Gemmer Solo

Rhythmic Music Conservatory, CPH

SG, along with pianists Frederik Scharff and Christian Balvig has been asked to play solo piano renditions of jazz standard at the RMC. The music and piano aficionado group 'PIANO' is hosting the event for its select audience.  

w/ Simon Thorsen a.o.

Blågårds Apotek, Blågårds Plads 2

House band member at the weekly Blågårds Apotek monday night jam session.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade

Three sets of standards at Nørrebro Bryghus, restaurant and brewery in Ryesgade. Monthly gig on 2nd Saturday of the month.

w/ Jonas Villumsen – RELEASE CONCERT

Huset i Magstræde

A concert celebrating the release of Jonas Villumsen debut as a solo artist. 'det meste er billeder' is the first of two EPs being released by Target Records, the largest independent record label in Denmark.

w/ Asger Laust Quartet

Charlie Scott's, Skindergade 43, Kbh K

Standards with the Asger Laust Quartet at Charlie Scott's, voted 'Jazz Venue of The Year' at DMA Jazz 2013. SG - piano, AL - tenor saxophone, Jakob Roland Hansen - double bass and Andreas Fryland - drums.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade

Three sets of standards at Nørrebro Bryghus, restaurant and brewery in Ryesgade. Monthly gig on 2nd Saturday of the month.

w/ Simon Thorsen a.o.

Blågårds Apotek, Blågårds Plads 2

House band member at the weekly Blågårds Apotek monday night jam session.

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse – EXTRA CONCERT!

Jazzhouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). At the equally legendary Copenhagen JazzHouse. This concert was arranged in December 2013, when the … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse – SOLD OUT!

Copenhagen JazzHouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade, CPH

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). At the equally legendary Copenhagen JazzHouse. This concert was arranged within … Continue reading

w/ Asger Laust Quartet

Blågårds Apotek, Blågårds Plads 2

The Asger Laust Quartet will open the legendary weekly jam session at Blågårds Apotek in the heart of Nørrebro. Andreas Fryland - drums, Jakob Roland Hansen - double bass, Asger Laust - tenor sax.

Søren Gemmer Solo

Testrup Højskole, Testrupvej 110, 8320 Mårslet

Playing a solo concert at Testrup Højskole. The concert program will consist of rendition of classical piano music as well as originals and free improvisation.

w/ Somebody’s Quartet

Anjazz, Hamar, Norway

Playing with Svein Rikard Mathisen's 'Somebody's Quartet' at the Anjazz Festival in Hamar, Norway. New Beginnings (TRIO Version) by sveinrikardmathisen

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade

Three sets of standards at Nørrebro Bryghus, restaurant and brewery in Ryesgade. Monthly gig on 2nd Saturday of the month.

w/ Nana Rashid

TBA, Nyborg

Playing a lovely collection of standards with jazz singstress Nana Rashid.

w/ Jonas Villumsen

Bellahøj Amfiteater, ved Bellahøj Nord, Brønshøj.

Playing with Jonas Villumsen, as a part of the 'En Sommerdag på Bellahøj' festival for music and literature. Alongside Mouritz7Hørslev, Spillemændende, Skammens Vogn, among many others.

w/ Asger Laust

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade, Nørrebro.

Three sets of standards at Nørrebro Bryghus, restaurant and brewery in Ryesgade. Monthly gig.

w/ Albert Raft & Anders Provis

Osramhuset, Valhalsgade 4, Nørrebro.

A new unit playing standards in a quite unique fashion. Drummer Anders Provis will be bringing his Roto Tams and Gemmer will be bringing bass lines to a cranked-up Prophet-600.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: w/ Dall & Dall

B9 Vinbar, Åboulevard, Frederiksberg.

Playing with the Dall Mikkelsen brothers. Opening concert at B9 wine bar and jazz venue. Standards and the occasional original.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: w/ Dall & Dall

B9 Vinbar, Åboulevard, Frederiksberg.

Playing with the Dall Mikkelsen brothers. Second concert at B9 wine bar and jazz venue. Standards and the occasional original.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: Gemmer-Estola Quartet

MellemRummet, Ravnsborggade, CPH

The Gemmer-Estola Quartet at the lovely MellemRummet, Nørrebro. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.                

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: w/ Asger Laust Quartet

Charlie Scott's, Skindergade 43, Kbh K

Standards with the Asger Laust Quartet at Charlie Scott's, voted 'Jazz Venue of The Year' at DMA Jazz 2013. SG - piano, AL - tenor saxophone, Jakob Roland Hansen - double bass and Andreas Fryland - drums.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: Gemmer-Estola Quartet

Studenterhuset, Købmagergade, CPH.

The Gemmer-Estola Quartet at Studenterhuset, CPH. Part of the CPH Jazz  Festival 2014. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: w/ Reverse

Copenhagen JazzHouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade, CPH

Playing with Terkel Nørgaard's 'Reverse' as part of NatJazz at Copenhagen JazzHouse.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: Søren Gemmer Quartet

LiteraturHaus, Møllegade, Nørrebro, CPH

Performing at the beautiful LiteraturHaus in Møllegade, Nørrebro, CPH. The concert is part of the minifestival with fellow pianists/bandleaders Jeppe Zeeberg and Jakob Davidsen.

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: Søren Gemmer Quartet

Kvarterhuset, Jemtelandsgade, Amagerbro, CPH.

Playing with main group, Søren Gemmer Quartet, at KvarterHuset, Amagerbro. New material with be presented by SG - piano, Per Møllehøj - guitar, Tapani Toivanen - double bass and Andreas Fryland - drums.  

CPH Jazz Festival 2014: Søren Gemmer Quartet

Mellemrummet, Ravnsborggade, CPH

The Søren Gemmer Quartet will uphold the tradition of playing the very last concert of the CPH Jazz Festival at Mellemrummet, Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro, CPH. Favourite concert of the year for the bandleader...  

w/ Jonas Villumsen

Kalvebod Festival Kalvebod Brygge, CPH SV

Jonas Villumsen is headlining at the Kalvebod Festival 2014.

w/ Jonas Villumsen

Pumpehusets Byhave Studiestræde 52, Kbh V

Alongside 'Take Us To Your Leader' for late summer rock'n'roll at Pumpehuset.

w/ Michael Blicher, Kasper Tagel & Chano Olskær

Il Buco, Njalsgade, Islands Brygge, CPH.

Standards and originals in concert at Il Buco, the Italian restaurant in Islands Brygge that is only open once a week - and has a monthly exclusive jazz concert. Line-up: Michael Blicher - tenor saxophone, Kasper Tagel - double bass, … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Dexter, Odense.

Fall tour of 2014. Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). See below for a video with an … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Giant Steps, Svendborg.

Fall tour of 2014. Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). See below for a video with an … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Atlas, Voxhall, Aarhus.

Fall tour of 2014. Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). See below for a video with an … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Fermaten, Herning.

Fall tour of 2014. Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). The group has played three sold out … Continue reading

w/ Jonas Villumsen

Karens Minde Kulturhus Wagnersvej 19, 2450 København SV

Spil Dansk Dagen concert.

w/ Reverse

Tapperiet, Køge

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Vinter Jazz 2015: Tully Boris III

Mellemrummet, Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro

New band featuring SG on the Moog and Prophet synthesizers as well as trumpet magician Tomasz Dabrowski and ace drummer Anders Vestergaard. 'Tully Boris III' is the sound of 'six brain halves trying to come together around fretless Moog bass, … Continue reading

Vinter Jazz 2015: w/ Reverse

Atlas. Fonden Voxhall

After having performed twice at Aarhus' Atlas venue with poet Jørgen Leth the group is back playing as a trio for the first time. > > Facebook Event

Vinter Jazz 2015: Gemmer-Estola Quartet

Mellemrummet, Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro

The Gemmer-Estola Quartet at Mellemrummet, CPH. Part of the Vinter Jazz 2015 Festival. Music by Aske Drasbæk, Morten Haxholm, Gemmer and Estola.

w/ Simon Thorsen a.o.

Blågårds Apotek, Nørrebro, CPH

House band member at the weekly Blågårds Apotek monday night jam session.

w/ Reverse

JazzCup, Gothersgade, CPH.

At JazzCup near Kongens Have in Central Copenhagen.  

ALBUM RECORDING

Fattoria Musica, Osnabrück (DE)

Søren Gemmer and main group with Tapani Toivanen, Per Møllehøj, Andreas Fryland along with trumpet player Mads La Cour will record the follow-up album to critically acclaimed debut album 'at first'. Once again, the group will record in the renowned Fattoria … Continue reading

w/ Anders Provis at 48timer, Nørrebro

Nørrebro Area, CPH

Playing concerts on the 25th and 26th of April for Nørrebro Jazzklub, the club that Søren Gemmer is doing promotional work and planning for. Alongside the clubs original founder Anders Provis and a third member, SG will perform on various … Continue reading

Tully Boris III

Huset-i-Kbh, Magstræde, CPH

Tully Boris III’ is the sound of ‘six brain halves trying to come together around fretless Moog bass, Polish trumpet legacy and ant farm drumming in a meeting between heavy beats, abstract bop and modern compositional aesthetics. It all comes … Continue reading

w/ Reverse

JazzHouse, Niels Hemmingsens Gade, CPH

After having performed several times at JazzHouse in the center of Copenhagen with poet Jørgen Leth the group is back playing solely as a trio. > > Facebook Event

w/ Reverse & Palle Mikkelborg

Modern Jazz Days, Køge

Reverse is performing with guest musician, trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg, a towering musical personality in European jazz.

CPH Jazz Festival 2015 : Tully Boris III

Studenterhuset, Købmagergade, CPH

Tomasz Dabrowski - trp, Anders Vestergaard - drums, SG - Moog+Prophet. Synthesizers, Polish trumpet legacy and ant farm drumming in a meeting between heavy beats, abstract bop, free impro and the songs of SG.

CPH Jazz Festival 2015 : Solo – ‘Bud Powell Excursion’

Færgecaféen, Strandgade, Christianshavn

SG interpreting the compositions of bebop legend, Bud Powell. The music will at times be faithfully devoted to the master pianist of bebop and at times deconstructing the compositions in search of new meaning. Powell was a rhythmically masterful musician, sensual … Continue reading

CPH Jazz Festival 2015 : Tully Boris III

KoncertKirken, Blågårds Plads, Nørrebro

Tomasz Dabrowski - trp, Anders Vestergaard - drums, SG - Moog+Prophet. Synthesizers, Polish trumpet legacy and ant farm drumming in a meeting between heavy beats, abstract bop, free impro and the songs of SG. This time at KoncertKirken in the … Continue reading

CPH Jazz Festival 2015 : Tully Boris III

MellemRummet, Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro

Tomasz Dabrowski – trp, Anders Vestergaard – drums, SG – Moog+Prophet. Synthesizers, Polish trumpet legacy and ant farm drumming in a meeting between heavy beats, abstract bop, free impro and the songs of SG. This time at MellemRummet, Nørrebro.

w/ Nørrebro Jazzklub’s ‘Jazz Mobile’

Lundtoftegade, Den Røde Plads, Mimersgade, a. o.

Four concerts in four places in four sites in Nørrebro for Nørrebro Jazzklub, the club that Søren Gemmer is doing promotional work and planning for. A special occasion trio will be taking modern jazz to local neighbourhoods of Nørrebro as … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Atlas at Voxhall, Aarhus

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). See below for a video with an interview of Leth as … Continue reading

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Copenhagen Jazz House, Niels Hemmingsens Gade

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). At the equally legendary Copenhagen JazzHouse.

w/ Jørgen Leth & Reverse

Copenhagen Jazz House, Niels Hemmingsens Gade

Modern jazz group, Reverse, will play an improvised concert with poetry readings by the legendary poet, film maker, writer, jazz fan, cycling commentator - Jørgen Leth (Site / Blog). At the equally legendary Copenhagen JazzHouse.

w/ DR Big Band’s ‘Glimt af Nielsen’ project

Billund Idrætscenter

Working as a substitute for Danish jazz piano ace, Henrik Gunde, in the Danish National Radio Big Band. The band performed music by Carl Nielsen, however heavily recomposed/arranged by composer/arranger par excellence, Peter Jensen.

w/ DR Big Band’s ‘Glimt af Nielsen’ project

DR KoncertHuset, Studie 2

Working as a substitute for Danish jazz piano ace, Henrik Gunde, in the Danish National Radio Big Band. The band performed music by Carl Nielsen, however heavily recomposed/arranged by composer/arranger par excellence, Peter Jensen.

RELEASE CONCERT – THE LARK

MellemRummet, Ravnsborggade 11, Nørrebro, CPH.

Release concert for The Lark featuring the Søren Gemmer Quartet. Mads La Cour, Tapani Toivanen & Andreas Fryland join SG in celebration of album prior to its February 26th release on WhyPlayJazz.

W/ Lasse Schjerning & Mariusz Prasniewski

Dexter, Odense

Dexter Jazz Labs - a new initiative by young lion drummer, Lasse Schjerning, launched during the VinterJazz Festival 2016. First concert features SG and bassist Mariusz Prasniewski (POL).

Thomas Agergaard // Søren Gemmer ‘Psalms’

KoncertKirken, Blågårds Plads, Nørrebro, CPH

Thomas Agergaard and Søren Gemmer performing as 'Psalms'. Exploring and at times exploiting the songs of the traditionel church music as well as contemporary psalms at the beautiful church-turned-venue, KoncertKirken. Facebook-event.                

w/ The Danish Radio Big Band & Palle Mikkelborg

DR's Koncerthuset, Concert Hall

SG will be taking part of the grand scale musical celebration of Palle Mikkelborg's 75th birthday, playing synthesizers with the DRBB alongside the band's steady pianist Henrik Gunde. Also taking part in the concert are Mike Sheridan, Helen Davies, the … Continue reading

Thomas Agergaard // Søren Gemmer Duo

5e, Slagtehusgade, Vesterbro, CPH.

The duo will be performing one set of improvised music as part of Mandagsklubbens weekly celebration of the Copenhagen scene for improvised music and avantgarde jazz at the meat packing districts finest (and smallest) venue, 5e.

w/ Andreas Frylands ‘KVÆSTET’

5e, Slagtehusgade, Vesterbro, CPH.

Newly formed trio performing originals by zealous jazz drummer and longtime collaborator of SG, Andreas Fryland, as well as the odd Coltrane piece and Radiohead song. Featuring the blazingly extrovert alto saxophonist on the rise, Kuba Wiecek.

w/ Reverse

5e, Slagtehusgade, Vesterbro, CPH.

One set of improvised music with the trio, Reverse (led by Terkel Nørgaard, with bass duties handled by Jesper Thorn).

w/ The Danish Radio Big Band ‘Glimt af Nielsen’

Theater Vorpommern, Greifswald, Germany

SG will be handling piano duties for a special recap of the Carl Nielsen project that was presented in October 2015 at the Danish Radio Concert Hall. This time at Nordischer Klang in Greifswald, DE.

w/ Morten Poulsen/Søren Gemmer DUO

Sæby, Northern Jutland, Denmark

Young drummer Morten Poulsen recently started releasing albums on his label 'outrovært'. Comes highly recommended. Improvised duo performances.

w/ Ralph Alessi & Reverse

Atlas, Fonden Voxhall, Aarhus

ECM recording artist, Ralph Alessi, will be touring Denmark with the group Reverse, led by Terkel Nørgaard. The quartet will perform originals written exclusively for the occasion.

Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2016 : w/ Andreas Fryland’s KVÆSTET

Blågårds Apotek, Nørrebro, CPH

Newly formed trio performing originals by zealous jazz drummer and longtime collaborator of SG, Andreas Fryland, as well as the odd Coltrane piece and Radiohead song. Featuring the blazingly extrovert alto saxophonist on the rise, Kuba Wiecek.

CPH Jazz Festival 2016: w/ Gemmer-Estola Quartet

MellemRummet, Ravnsborggade, CPH

The Danish/Finnish outfit 'Gemmer-Estola Quartet' is once again operational and this around has it's mind set on setting the lovely Nørrebro venue MellemRummet on fire.

Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2016 : Birgitte Soojin/Søren Gemmer DUO

Christianshavns Færgecafé, Strandgade, CPH

The Birgitte Soojin / Søren Gemmer Duo will be performing renditions of Cole Porter songs, obscure not-so-well-known selections from the book of Ella & Louis and maybe even the odd pop song or two.

Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2016 : The Lark Live

KoncertKirken, Blågårds Plads, Nørrebro, CPH.

The Søren Gemmer Quartet feat. Mads La Cour will be performing music from The Lark as well as pieces written specifically for the wonderful KoncertKirken.

w/ the Danish Radio Big Band

KoncertHuset, DR Byen, CPH

SG appearing with the DRBB at the Danish Radio's KoncertHuset for a series of big band rendition of the music from the TV series 'Mad Men'.

w/ HVID BY at KØS

KØS, Nørregade 29, 4600 Køge

HVID BY is a project centered around the poetry of renowned Danish poet Nicolaj Stochholm. Terkel Nørgaard on drums, Jesper Thorn on double bass/Höfner bass, SG on synths and lead singer/poet Stochholm fronting the group with his highly distinct poetic voice.

w/ Svein Rikard Mathisen / Somebody’s Quartet

b-flat, Berlin.

Svein Rikard Mathisen released his debut album ‘Copenhagen Diaries’ in 2015 and reviewers took note of his distinct compositional style and accomplished playing. SG will be part of the SRM Quartet for two gigs at Berlin's legendary B-flat jazz club, … Continue reading

The Lark Live

Slagtehusgade 5e, Vesterbro, CPH

The Søren Gemmer Quartet feat. Mads La Cour will be performing music from The Lark and entirely new material as part of Mandagsklubben at 5e in Vesterbro, CPH.

w/ Asger Laust Quartet

Nødebro Kro, Fredensborg

Tenor saxophonist Asger Laust's main unit, featuring drummer Andreas Fryland, bass Jakob Roland and SG. Standards and originals.

VinterJazz 2017: The Lark Live

Nørrebro Jazzklub, Valhalsgade 4, Nørrebro, CPH

The Søren Gemmer Quartet feat. Mads La Cour will be performing music from The Lark at Nørrebro Jazzklub. Also performing is the Ned Ferm Duo.

Album release gathering w/ Reverse: “Museum”

Gaarden og Gaden, Nørrebrogade, CPH

The second album from the Reverse trio will be released on April 7th. 'Museum' features the compositions of drummer/band leader Terkel Nørgaard, as well as a contribution from bass player Jesper Thorn and SG. The music is an exploration of … Continue reading

w/ Reverse

Atlas, Fonden Voxhall, Aarhus

Reverse at Aarhus' main club for jazz/world music, Atlas.

w/ Reverse

KU.BE, Frederiksberg.

Reverse at new venue 'KU.BE' in Frederiksberg. First concert for the trio and SG at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2017.

CJF2017: The Bird, The Piano & The Drum

Set in a bastardlike realm of warped acousticallity fused with an unprecendented use of the piano's low-register, ‘The Bird, The Piano, The Drum’ is the exciting new musical venture embarked upon by Søren Gemmer. It explores fluid non-metric rhythmic realities, and … Continue reading

CJF2017: The Lark

MellemRummet, Ravnsborggade, Nørrebro, CPH

As listener, it is as if you get hopelessly lost in a mirror tent like Orson Welles in The Lady From Shanghai. Everything is constantly on the move and nothing is what it seems. The entry points change continuously. Sharp … Continue reading

Thomas Agergaard // Søren Gemmer ‘PSALMS’

Hune Kirke, Blokhus, DK.

Thomas Agergaard and Søren Gemmer performing as 'Psalms'. Rewriting the songs of the traditionel church music as well as contemporary psalms at the beautiful church Hune Kirke in the Northern part of Jutland.

w/ Mathias Rüegg & The Orchestra

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebæk, CPH.

Composer/big band leader and founder of the Vienna Art Orchestra, Mathias Rüegg, & The Orchestra will be performing new works as part of the 2017 JazzDanmark 'Komposium' at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. SG will be joining the rhythm section … Continue reading

w/ Reverse

TBA: Nordvest, CPH.

Reverse is performing upon invitation from 'Vine & Tone' - a concert arranger in the 'Nordvest' area of Copenhagen.

w/ SRM // Somebody’s Quartet

B-flat 10178 Berlin-Mitte Dircksenstrasse 40, Berlin, DE.

Svein Rikard Mathisen released his debut album 'Copenhagen Diaries' in 2015 and reviewers took note of his distinct compositional style and accomplished playing. SG will be part of 'Somebody's Quartet' for a tour of Norway with stints in CPH, Malmö … Continue reading

Thure Lindhardt/Søren Gemmer – Alting Har En Tid

Testrup Højskole, near Aarhus, DK

SG will be performing with actor Thure Lindhardt in a musical reading of ‘Ecclesiastes’ from the canonical Wisdom Books in the Old Testament. The performance is part of the one-week course on modern literature at Testrup Højskole - 'Tag og … Continue reading

Caspar Eric/Søren Gemmer – Montana Literature Prize Performance

Testrup Højskole, near Aarhus

An improvised acoustic/electronic set centered around fresh writings from the celebrated poetic talent, Caspar Eric, as part of Montana Literature Prize Ceremony at Testrup Højskole. Tag og Læs! Æd! - literature course  

Thure Lindhardt/Søren Gemmer – Alting Har En Tid

Sankt Povls Kirke, Korsør

SG will be performing with actor Thure Lindhardt in a musical reading of 'Ecclesiastes' from the canonical Wisdom Books in the Old Testament. Electronically manipulated acoustic grand piano and analog synths projecting a phantasmagoria of sounds in a quadrophonic setup … Continue reading

w/ Palle Mikkelborg & The Danish Radio Big Band

DR Concert Hall

SG will be joining the DR Big Band and Palle Mikkelborg on synths and effects at a concert entitled "Hommage...Once Upon A Time... Before". The concert will feature classical musicians Gert Sørensen and Christina Åstrand and actor Solbjørg Højfeldt.

VinterJazz 2018: Søren Gemmer/Ned Ferm/AC/Frands Rifbjerg

Three sets of standards and originals at lovely Blågårds Apotek for the VinterJazz Festival 2018 with a unit of favourite players in modern mainstream jazz. Longtime heroes Anders 'AC' Christensen and Frands Rifbjerg and recent acquaintance Ned Ferm.

w/ Criss Cross Europe

De Bijloke Concertzaal, Ghent, Belgium

SG will be participating in the Criss Cross Europe-project - a collaboration between six different European national jazz agencies led by Danish percussionist phenomenon, Marilyn Mazur.  

Caspar Eric/Søren Gemmer

Sankt Markus Kirke, Frederiksberg

Writer Caspar Eric and SG collaborated for the first time at the Montana Literature Prize ceremony at Testrup Højskole in January 2018. At the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018 the two will present a cross-disciplinary reading of his fourth release 'Alt … Continue reading

Thure Lindhardt/Søren Gemmer – Alting Har En Tid

Billund Kirke

First concert of a nine-day tour of Denmark. SG will be performing with actor Thure Lindhardt in a musical reading of ‘Ecclesiastes’ from the canonical Wisdom Books in the Old Testament. Electronically manipulated acoustic grand piano and analog synths projecting … Continue reading

Thure Lindhardt/Søren Gemmer – Alting Har En Tid

Paarup Kirke near Odense

Final concert of a nine-day tour of Denmark in September 2018. SG will be performing with actor Thure Lindhardt in a musical reading of ‘Ecclesiastes’ from the canonical Wisdom Books in the Old Testament. Electronically manipulated acoustic grand piano and … Continue reading

Thure Lindhardt || Søren Gemmer || Alting Har En Tid

Odder Kirke

First concert of a five-day tour of Denmark in January-February 2019. SG will be performing with actor Thure Lindhardt in a musical reading of ‘Ecclesiastes’ from the canonical Wisdom Books in the Old Testament. Electronically manipulated acoustic grand piano and … Continue reading

w/ Radek Wosko Atlantic Quartet

ODK Zabrobrze, Jelenia Góra, Poland

Tour of Poland with Radek Wosko, Mariusz Prasnewski and Stian Swensson.

w/ Radek Wosko Atlantic Quartet

Ciagtoty i Tesknoty, Lodz, Poland

Tour of Poland with Radek Wosko, Mariusz Prasnewski and Stian Swensson.

w/ Janne Mark’s PILGRIM

Halle, Germany

w/ Janne Mark, Esben Eyermann & Jeppe Gram playing the songs & hymns of Mark, released on the album PILGRIM (ACT 2018).

w/ Janne Mark’s PILGRIM

Halle, Germany

w/ Janne Mark, Esben Eyermann & Jeppe Gram playing the songs & hymns of Mark, released on the album PILGRIM (ACT 2018).

Thure Lindhardt
Søren Gemmer
ALTING HAR EN TID & HØJSANGEN

Two separate projects presenting exploratory reading of Ecclesiastes and Songs of Songs - two of the canonical Wisdom Books in the Old Testament.

Musical dialogue with Lindhart and the work itself, providing an abstract & provocative commentary.

Analogue synthesizers, sampling, electronically manipulated acoustic grand piano, composition & improvisation.

Project poster - designed by Mike Højgaard at neue.pink - available here.

ALTING HAR EN TID toured Denmark in 2018 & 2019. HØJSANGEN has since 2020 been presented at churches, museums and venues around the country.

Hjertets Pumpende Slid

HJERTETS PUMPENDE SLID
Caspar Eric || Søren Gemmer

Writer Caspar Eric and SG's collaboration centered around Erics fourth release 'Alt Hvad Du Ejer' (Gyldendal 2018).

Placard design by Mike Højgaard at neue.pink

The Lark - released February 2016

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Second album from Søren Gemmer. With a series of portraits fleshed out in melodic lines THE LARK unites personal experience and collective modern jazz exploration.

Released by WhyPlayJazz, the higly ambitious label for modern jazz and improvised music.

The Lark - Album Cover
"Gemmer’s personality as a writer is stamped all over this set of arresting pieces that demand attention without ever shouting. The playing is effortless, always in service of the mood. An excellent set. "

Mike Collins, London Jazz News (UK)

"It’s the kind of jazz that’s ripe with detail. Gemmer puts forth a range of ideas and succeeds in tying them together. [...] Søren Gemmer's 'The Lark' is a very strong and recommendable album."

Niels Overgård, Jazznyt (DK)

"...the overlapping ideas and motifs accumulate to a profound work of a mature and opinionated composer with a unique voice. Gemmer's affinity with La Cour is quite impressive and both sounding as expanding each other idea, playing in almost telepathic interplay."

Eyal Hareuveni - freejazzblog.org(ISR)

"The miniature portrait, Gemmer has created in Francis Poulenc's spirit, is almost frighteningly precise and shows a very virtuosic and sensitive Danish composer."

Peter H. Larsen - Jazz Special (DK)

"Gemmer has assembled a band that is both technically excellent and where the musicians also appear to enjoy playing together. This, alongside the high quality of the recording, contributes to the sense of space and dynamics in the music and makes for a highly enjoyable piece of modern jazz. Highly recommended."

Phil Barnes - AllAboutJazz (US)

"This is only the Danes second album, and I find myself imagining how far he might take it, considering the rapid development he is displaying here."

Marek Romanski - HiFi i Muzyka (POL)

Debut album at first

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"Søren Gemmer's combination of classical background and american jazz influence is a gem on new CD at first"

Philip Baron - host of Musiq3 on national radio in Belgium - RTBF

Nominated 'Best New Danish Jazz Artist' at Danish Music Awards Jazz 2013
JazzDanmark

“5/6 - Outstanding debut … (that) from an artistic viewpoint has the potential for an international breakthrough.”

Ivan Rod - Gaffa (DK)

"...it turns out, that we are dealing with one of the most promising debuts of recent years."

Marek Romanski - Audio-Video Magazine (POL)

At First' - Album Cover