If Danish jazz has one genuine playboy, it must be 46-year old Jakob Dinesen – with a thick line under play and is set to perform with the John Dip Silas Trio at No Black Tie 9-10 MARCH 2018 . He and his sax and his good looks have romped around most of the world: Europe, Africa, Cuba, Thailand, USA, Japan and Australia.
He has received just about every award a Danish musician can get – Grammys and soloist awards. When he saunters on stage, there are always a few moments of total concentration; then a crisp, searching sound emerges from the bell of his sax before starting up. Perhaps jumping straight into an improvisation, perhaps a loyal interpretation of whatever tune is on the agenda.
Behind him lies music played with Paul Motian, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Street, Eddie Gomez, Steve Swallow, Tony Allen, Etienne Mbappe, Ignacio Berroa, Nasheet Waits – just to drop a few names. This has led to several albums in his own name, including “Everything Will Be Alright” with Kurt Rosenwinkel, “Lady With A Secret” with Gomez, “One Kiss Too Many” with Ben Street, Jakob Bro and Nasheet Waits, “Around and Dino” with Motian, and “Enamorado en Copenhague” with a large handful of the best Cuban musicians. He has also appeared on countless albums as featured guest or sideman.
NO BLACK TIE : 17, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur : Admission fee RM64. Call 03-2142 3737 after 5pm or visit www.noblacktie.com.my for bookings.
