Jens Jefsen Trio

Melodic and energetic jazz music composed by Jens Jefsen and Uffe Steen.

(Uffe Steen-Jens Jefsen-Jukkis Uotila )

The trio originated from Jens Jefsen's co-operation with guitarist Uffe Steen starting in 1975, when the group Chameleon was formed. During the time this band existed, the two musicians established a musical intimacy, which has developed into an almost telepathic interplay. Their numerous concerts together are proof that these two fine musicians have something special going on.

In 1987 drummer Alex Riel joined the trio, colouring Steen and Jefsens compositions with his intuitive and reflective playing.

Since the trio's inception guest soloists tenorsax player Bob Rockwell, pianist Thomas Clausen, marimba player Dave Samuels and drummer Adam Nussbaum have performed concerts and recorded with the trio.

In August 1998 Kiss My Jazz, a live recording from Copenhagen Jazzhouse, was released. This CD received fine reviews and an award from the National Council of the Arts for its high artistic quality. It is the trio's only live recording and is a good example of their present prowess.

In march 2002 the CD BeJazzled featuring saxophone player Dave Wilczewski was released. Like all previous CDs this CD also got very fine reviews

New drummer in the trio is Jukkis Uotila from Finland.

News:
Jens Jefsen's latest solo album (no. 6), titled Don't Quit, was released april 2006 on Music Mecca.
Lineup: guitarist Uffe Steen, drummer Jukkis Uotila and saxophoneplayer Dave Wilczewski.

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