Morten Pedersen, Tommy Andersson, Lisbeth Diers
JapGaf is the name of pianist Morten Pedersen’s critically acclaimed double duo album from 2010.
In collaboration with bassist Tommy Andersson and percussionist Lisbeth he explores the duo format in free improvisations. A musical universe that is sometimes fragile, bare and lyrical and sometimes groovy with a fierceful drive.
Morten Pedersen - piano
Thommy Andersson - bass
Lisbeth Diers - Percussion
Visit www.japgaf.dk
Born 1980 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Instrument: Piano
Based in Copenhagen, DK
Education:
Student at Musikhöjskolen Toneheim i Hamar, Norway 2001
Master degree from Conservatory of Music in Esbjerg 2007
Bio:
Danish pianist & composer. Former student of piano players such as Carsten Dahl, Lars Jansson, Kasper Villaume a.o. Playing mostly in jazz settings.
Morten can be heard with bands like Maria Faust Group, Skylight Lounge, Nicolas Kock Kvartet and in his own trio The Mighty Mouse.
Morten has great experience in making crossover and creative workshops/ projects combining art and jazz.
Morten Pedersen’s playing is characterized by having a high level of energy and an uncompromising and highly personal approach to the music.
Links:
www.myspace.com/mightymousejazz
www.mortenoedersen.com
www.japgaf.dk
