Gilbert Holmström Quintet // Odense Jazz Festival

Gilbert Holmström, den banebrydende svenske saxofonist og komponist, holder en særlig plads i jazzhistorien. Han blev hædret med Swedish Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award for hans bemærkelsesværdige karriere, som begyndte med hans kult-klassiker debut Utan Misstankar i 1965. Med sine 87 år er Holmström fortsat en kraftfuld og vital musiker, der konstant udforsker nye kunstneriske udtryk. Gennem årtier har han inspireret flere generationer af musikere igennem hans modige og innovative arbejde. Leder i øjeblikket, hvad han kalder sin "drømmekvintet" af yngre musikere, Holmströms seneste album Peak viser det dynamiske samspil mellem tradition og modernitet, der definerer hans musik. En nøglefigur i flere epoker af Svensk jazz, hans repertoire afspejler hans alsidighed, der ubesværet blander stilarter fra standarder til free jazz. Som en produktiv komponist og performer, Holmström bærer essensen af ​​jazzhistorien i sig, mens han fortsætter med at presse på genrens grænser. Hans forestillinger byder på en overbevisende blanding af traditioner og innovation, hvilket gør ham til en fremtrædende tilstedeværelse i enhver international jazz festival. (Engelsk) Gilbert Holmström, the pioneering Swedish saxophonist and composer, holds a special place in jazz history. He was honored with the Swedish Jazz Lifetime Achievement Award for his remarkable career, which began with his cult-classic debut Utan Misstankar in 1965. At 87, Holmström remains a powerful and vital musician, constantly exploring new artistic expressions. Over the decades, he has inspired multiple generations of musicians through his bold and innovative work. Currently leading what he calls his “dream quintet” of younger musicians, Holmström's recent album Peak showcases the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity that defines his music. A key figure in several eras of Swedish jazz, his repertoire reflects his versatility, effortlessly blending styles from standards to free jazz. As a prolific composer and performer, Holmström carries the essence of jazz history within him while continuing to push the boundaries of the genre. His performances offer a compelling mix of tradition and innovation, making him a standout presence at any international jazz festival. Gilbert Holmström - saxophone / SEErik Kimestad - trumpet / NOMathias Landæus - piano / SEJohnny Åman - bass / FICornelia Nilsson - drums / SE Dørene åbner kl 18.00koncertstart kl 19.00 Odense Jazz Festival er støttet af Statens Kunstfond, Odense Kommune, Musikhuset Dexter og Frølageret.