Acoustic Lounge

– SOUL, JAZZ & JINGLE BELLS

In May 2019, Acoustic Lounge headed into the recording studio, decorated for Christmas, enjoyed traditional Danish Christmas pastries and drank mulled wine – all to create the perfect festive atmosphere for recording their Christmas EP This Christmas. Released later that year, the EP features three carefully chosen Christmas classics, reimagined with equal parts respect for the originals, fresh ideas and Acoustic Lounge's warm, laid-back sound.

It marked the beginning of their annual Christmas concerts around Denmark.

Audiences are invited to enjoy an intimate and cosy musical experience featuring a selection of well-known international and Danish Christmas classics, including Winter Wonderland, Når Du Ser Et Stjerneskud and Dejlig Er Jorden.

More recent songs include the Danish Hvad Er Det Der Gør Jul Til Noget Særligt and The Love, written by Acoustic Lounge's pianist and singer Søren Baun, known for his powerful and expressive voice.

In Acoustic Lounge, the drummer has been fired and replaced by two percussionists who create an atmospheric winter soundscape throughout the concert using percussion instruments from around the world. The closely knit percussion duo Mikkel Schnettler and Michael Hartvig have played together for over 20 years. The band also features acclaimed Danish bassist Jesper Bodilsen and virtuoso Hungarian saxophonist Gabor Bolla.

Acoustic Lounge have released two albums. Their latest album, Alone Together, has been well received on streaming platforms, and the track Black and Gold has received more than 250 plays on P8 Jazz.

Come in from the cold and enjoy a warm and festive moment with Soul, Jazz & Jingle Bells.

Musicians
Søren Baun – vocals and piano
Gabor Bolla – saxophone
Jesper Bodilsen – bass
Mikkel Schnettler – percussion
Michael Hartvig – percussion

Jesper Bodilsen – bass
Winner of the Django d'Or Award in 2004 as ”Performer of the Year”. Jesper has toured worldwide and worked with artists including Brad Mehldau, Phil Woods, Gregory Porter, Marc Turner, Bill Frisell, James Mody, Benny Golson, Seamus Blake, Jeff ”Tain” Watts and Gino Vanelli.

Gabor Bolla – saxophone
In 2004, Gabor received the Hans Koller Award for ”Talent of the Year” in Austria, and in 2005 the Bolla Quartet won both the Grand Prix and Prix du Public at the Avignon Jazz Festival in France. In 2006, he received the Hans Koller Award's ”New York Scholarship”. Over the past decade, he has worked with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Gary Peacock, Kirk Lightsey, Alvin Queen, Jimmy Wormworth, Billy Drummond, Robert Hurst, Alex Riel, the Danish Radio Big Band and many more.

Søren Baun – vocals and piano
Singer, pianist, songwriter and arranger. He has released five singles under his own name and the album Baun On Beatles – Live at The Village in 2019. Søren has performed and recorded with numerous artists, including Hans Ulrik, the Danish Radio Big Band, Claudia Campagnol, Touché Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Simon Spang-Hanssen, Omar LyeFook and Victor Jones.

Michael Hartvig – percussion
Founding member of the band. He has performed with a wide variety of Danish artists and bands over the past 20 years. Michael studied percussion in Cuba and is a playful rhythmic spirit with an enormous collection of sounds and instruments from around the world.

Mikkel Schnettler – percussion
Founding member of the band. Percussionist, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He has recorded and toured with many artists, including Django Bates, the Danish Radio Big Band, Simon Spang-Hanssen, Zididada, Annette Heick, Rasmus Nøhr and Karen Mukupa.

Price
Standard ticket: DKK 180
Members of Svanekegaardens Venner: DKK 160
Under 25s: DKK 100
All prices include booking fees.