Born in 1975 on the island of Bornholm, Denmark, I started playing classical piano at age 9. However, my musical journey quickly expanded into other realms, including jazz, world music, and popular music.
I discovered jazz in my early teens, where I was mentored by the legendary pianist Horace Parlan, whose influence continues to shape my playing and approach to music.
I studied piano at the Conservatory of Rhythmic Music in Copenhagen and later pursued composition at Mills College in California, USA. I also hold a Master's degree in Musicology from Copenhagen University.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of playing and touring with a diverse range of musicians—from hard-bop veterans Bob Rockwell and Eric Alexander to free jazz icon John Tchicai. My involvement with the World Music scene in France, rich in its ethnic diversity, has been particularly formative.
For the past ten years, I’ve been based in Berlin, where I’ve performed across Europe and the Middle East. I’ve also visited North America to perform concerts highlighting Black American opera.
I’ve been involved in notable projects such as Django Lassi, a fusion of Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz with various world music influences, and Tango Finlandes, a unique blend of Finnish folk music with the tango tradition.
These collaborations, among many others, have allowed me to explore diverse musical genres and bring fresh perspectives to traditional form.
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