Phoenix from the flames

Bert Boeren was all set to come to Copenhagen next week for a series of Bebop concerts that would blow the socks off of anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. We are still playing two of the concerts with a superb quartet that was put together to feature the world renowned trombonist. Bert, however, will not be with us.

Unfortunately, due to a number of venues making somewhat late alterations to there live music program, we have had to ask Bert if he would mind doing this tour at another time, when we will book a run of concerts that reflect his stature in the music world. We simply felt that he deserved better, even though he was perfectly willing to fulfil his promise and come and play the two concerts that we have remaining for next week.

Bert Boeren

Bert Boeren to Jam in Copenhagen

Bert Boeren is coming over to Denmark to wow audiences again with his Trombone Technique.

In addition to playing three concerts with myself, Simon Thorsen, Marko Martinovic and Mikkel Find, he will be playing at Kroteket’s Monday night jam session on the 15th April 2013.

Jazzy Shorts

By Peter Williams, featuring Jakob Svensson

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In the summer of 2008 a few, short, video clips of an acoustic jazz duo received over 100,000 views on YouTube and the attention of American Express with regard to an advertising campaign. The combination of  the English born bassist Peter Williams (known for his contribution to Woody Allen’s Grammy winning soundtrack for Midnight in Paris) and Danish vibraphonist Jacob Svensson had some serious appeal.

With Jazzy Shorts Peter Williams has composed a collection of original tunes to explore the sound-scape that such an exposed and somewhat eccentric combination of instruments makes possible.

Personnel

  • Peter Williams: Bass/Composer/Producer
  • Jakob Svensson: Vibes
  • Genre: Original Jazz

Track Listings

  1. Pussy Cat Waltz (Peter Williams) – Jazz Waltz
  2. Beautiful Bug Eyes (Peter Williams) – Latin Jazz/Bop
  3. Pass The Butter (Peter Williams) – Old School Jazz
  4. Parhelia De Mane (Peter Williams) – Modern Jazz Ballad/Soundtrack
  5. Blues By Five (Peter Williams) – Jazz Blues
  6. Lullaby For Bryggen (Peter Williams) – Soul Jazz
  7. Song For My Daughter (Peter Williams) – Latin Jazz/Hard Bop
  8. Tight Rope (Peter Williams) – Modern Jazz/Jazz Rock
  9. Opus De Brevis Vir (Peter Williams) - Modern Jazz/Jazz Rock

Other Jazz Recordings by Peter Williams

Midnight In Paris Soundtrack Wins Grammy

‘Midnight In Paris‘ beat out ‘The Descendants‘, the Bob Marley documentary ‘Marley‘, ‘The Muppets‘ and the musical ‘Rock Of Ages‘. The soundtrack features music from various artists including Allen’s band mate, Conal Fowkes, and the actual recipient of the award is to be determined. The award was one of many that was awarded before the televised event.

via Midnight In Paris Soundtrack Wins Grammy » The Woody Allen Pages The Woody Allen Pages.

Grammy til københavnsk jazzmusiker

Da den 55. udgave af Grammy Awards forleden løb af stablen vandt soundtracket til Woody Allen-filmen Midnight In Paris en pris for ”Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media”. På filmens lydspor finder man bla. danske Swing 41’s udgave af Seul Ce Soir. Bandets bassist Peter Williams er bosiddende i København og medlem af DMF’s københavnsafdeling.

Grammy til københavnsk jazzmusiker.

Grammy Awards Movie Nominees

I am full of anticipatory nerves as I wait to find out if I have contributed to a Grammy winning Album. It was more than enough reward for having worked hard on the swing 41 album that Woody Allen used a track from it. A grammy win would be amazing. http://movieline.com/2012/12/06/grammy-nominations-movies/