JACOB CHRISTOFFERSEN
Genres: Post Bop, Classic Fusion • Denmark

Jacob Christoffersen (born March 31, 1967 in Copenhagen) is a Danish jazz pianist and composer.  He attended music school at the age of 9, and began his professional career at 13. He performed with his own band, feat. violinist Kristian Jørgensen, in small jazz clubs and on festivals moving on to radio and national TV. As a young jazz musician he caught a lot of attention nationwide due to his 'mature' way of playing, and at the age of 17 he received his first jazz award 'Sørens Penge' for his outstanding playing and musicianship. Jacob moved to Copenhagen to be a part of the vibrant music scene, playing mostly jazz, but gradually also going in the direction of pop, gospel, and especially funk. He joined the popular Danish group Ridin' Thumb, and co-founded various of other bands - for instance with saxofonist, Christina Nielsen (today known as Christina Dahl). read more...