Nicolai Kornerup trio

With a fresh nomination for Composer of the Year at the 2026 Carl Prize and heavy rotation on National Danish Radio (P8 Jazz), pianist Nicolai Kornerup has emerged as a definitive voice in modern Nordic jazz. Alongside bassist Jakob Roland and drummer Henrik Holst Hansen, he presents Tidsskjul (“Timeshelter”). The album is a masterful blend of lyrical Scandinavian melancholy and warm, Middle Eastern-inspired improvisations.

Kornerup brings an elite international pedigree to the trio. From performances at Carnegie Hall and the Bergen International Festival to symphonic commissions for Copenhagen Phil and soundtracks for Oscar-winner Thomas Vinterberg, his musical storytelling is both cinematic and profoundly intimate. Recorded entirely on analog reel-to-reel tape, the trio’s sound possesses an organic, woody resonance that pays homage to icons like Jan Johansson while maintaining a sharp, contemporary edge.

Critics have described the trio’s work as a "sanctuary of sound" and "melodically ambitious." Nicolai Kornerup Trio offers an atmospheric, high-end concert experience that effortlessly bridges the gap between sophisticated jazz introspection and grand, global narratives.

Consider an intimate jazz concert, enhanced by a curated wine tasting or live literature readings.

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