Jesper Bodilsen
Jesper Bodilsen Trio featuring Enrico Rava Aarhus, Denmark 2017
Jesper Bodilsen Trio featuring Enrico Rava
Aarhus, Denmark 2017
Background information
Born (1970-01-05) 5 January 1970 (age 54)
Haslev, Sjælland, Denmark
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
LabelsStunt
ECM
Carosello
WebsiteOfficial website
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Jesper Bodilsen (born 5 January 1970) is a Danish jazz double bassist.

Biography

Bodilsen was born in Haslev, Denmark. He was a student of Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. Since the end of the 1990s he worked regularly with Ed Thigpen, with whom he recorded various albums. Furthermore, he worked with, among others, Joe Lovano, Brad Mehldau, Bill Frisell, Gregory Porter, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Lee Konitz, Marc Turner, Stefano Bollani, Lionel Loueke, Gino Vanelli, Phil Woods, Tom Harrell, Joey Calderazzo, Dino Saluzzi, Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, James Moody, Horace Parlan, Duke Jordan, John Abercrombie, Enrico Rava, Paul Vertigo, Seamus Blake , David Sanchez, Fabrizio Bosso, Paulo Fresu, Stefano Bollani and Katrine Madsen. With George Colligan, he recorded a duo album. He leads his own trio with pianist Stefano Bollani and drummer Morten Lund.[1]

Awards and honors

In 2004 he was awarded a Django d'Or as "Performer of the year"

Discography

Solo albums

Duo with George Colligan
Trio with Stefano Bollani & Morten Lund
Baltic Trio with Max De Aloe & Niklas Winter
Pieris with Marco Mezquida (piano) & Martin Andersen (drums)

Collaborations

Gallery

References

  1. ^ a b Baekgaard, Jakob (2010-02-04). "Jesper Bodilsen: Short Stories For Dreamers (2009)Track Review". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  2. ^ Dryden, Ken. "Short Stories for Dreamers: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-12-29.
  3. ^ "Jesper Bodilsen Discography". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  4. ^ Pollastri, Neri (2013-05-22). "Scenografie - Jesper Bodilsen - Carosello Records (2013) Review". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  5. ^ Kelman, John (2009-10-13). "Stefano Bollani / Jesper Bodilsen / Morten Lund: Stone In The Water (2009) Track Review". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2013-09-06.
  6. ^ Bowers, Jack (2002-07-01). "Ed Thigpen Rhythm Features: The Element of Swing (2002) Track Review". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2013-09-06.