 Mike
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The Woodland Jazz Band is a seven piece band from Århus, Denmark. The band pays tribute to New Orleans trombonist Edward "Kid" Ory. The repertoire includes tunes associated with the bands that Ory worked with. From Louis Armstrong's Hot Five, Johnny Dodd's Bootblacks/Wanderers, Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers, to Ory's own Creole Jazz Band.
The music is relaxed, swinging, and great for dancing. The musicians have many years of experience playing clubs, festivals, and private engagements. Whenever the band plays, they guarantee the audience a great time with the music of the "king of the tailgate trombone"-Kid Ory.
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Kristian is the youngest member of the Woodland Jazz Band. He started his musical education at the Music School of Herning, aged 10. For the next 8 years he studied piano and drums, playing with the local symphony orchestra and smaller jazz groups. His musical traing continued in the Brass Band of the Danish Marine Corp, playing snare drum for them for one and a half years. In Spring 2008 he started listening to great piano players like Jelly Roll Morton and Buster Wilson who inspired him to fill out the rythym section of the band. He joined us in Summer 2008.
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Born 1953 Lars started classical clarinet training when he was 13. Through study in New Orleans his jazz repertoire grew and he found himself playing alongside musicians such as Wild Bill Davison, Keith Smith, Kid Thomas, and Dave "Fat Man" Williams. He has an eloquent creole sound and style reminiscent of Joe Darensbourg. He also runs a jazz quartet with his brother, Uffe Hansen.
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John Andersen - Bass Born 1954
Started playing the tuba at the age of 12 He plays on gut strings, the old fashioned way, knowing when to slap, and when to lay back, and has a rockabilly approach to his solo work.
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Born in 1955 Uffe has toured in Europe and America in rhythm sections backing musicians including Champion Jack Dupree, John Brunios, Ken Colyer, David Paquette and Sammy Rimington
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Born Denmark 1947 Bjarne moved to Århus in 1964.He played banjo with the Kardinal jazz band and has backed Alton Purnell,Sammy Rimington and many other visiting musicians.He is much sought after for his playing and his singing.He was an important member of the Århus jazz club, acting as chairman for a number of years.
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Born 1941 For 50 years Ole has been a major part of the Århus jazz scene with a style derived from Kid Thomas and Percy Humphrey. After visiting New Orleans he formed his own All Star band inspired by hearing the younger generation of trumpet players of the city as well as the old school players. His tone and phrasing fit the Woodland Jazz Band perfectly and he is a vital member of the band's front line.
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Born Birmingham,England,1970. Mike started trombone at age 8.First playing classical music then big band swing.He moved to New Orleans,and lived there for 10 years working on Bourbon Street, the riverboats and Preservation Hall, with many of the old masters.He has toured extensively around the world including tours of Thailand,Japan,Syria,Mexico, and Europe.He now lives in Århus playing the music of his idol, Kid Ory. |
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For bookings, contact: Mike Owen - Phone: (+45) 86 12 59 16 - Mail: mikeowen@mail.dk |
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