Storälven
Based in Copenhagen, Storälven is a collaboration between musicians from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. The eight-piece orchestra performs new compositions based on folk melodies from the bandmembers ́ native countries. Copenhagen has a long history as a meeting place for international art and culture whichhas led to many unique projects and collaborations. One of them is the band Storälven. With a line up consisting of internationally recognized musicians, the band is a breath of fresh air on the European jazz scene. Storälven's music is based on singable and easily recognizable folk melodies.
Storälven wish to pay tribute to the music created and shaped by the people. Historical music gets a boost with innovative arrangements, a colorful array of instruments and energetic soloists. Their goal is for the new music to be innovative and frontier-seeking, but at the same time inviting and popular.
Tobias Wiklund (SE) – cornet
Luboš Soukup (CZ) – saxophones/clarinet
Anders Banke (DK) – tenor saxophone/clarinet/bass clarinet
Soma Allpass (DK) – cello
Stian Swensson (NO) – guitar
Kasper Bai (DK) – guitar/saz
Thommy Andersson (SE) – bass
Bjørn Heebøll (DK) – drums
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