Part-Time Elegance Oh People

• 1 The Beat 05:54
• 2 Parisian Love Affair 05:07
• 3 Beginnings 05:15
• 4 Oh! 06:00
• 5 Sosa 05:24
• 6 Part-Time Elegance 04:12
• 7 Disco Double Trouble 04:05
• 8 Exactly Now 04:46
• Total Runtime 40:43

Info for Part-Time Elegance

Oh People is a new jazz quintet, consisting of some of Denmark's most exciting young musicians. The five musicians have played cross-country for many years, but have now finally joined forces in a love project that celebrates the many facets of jazz. Their debut album: 'Part-Time Elegance' consists of new original compositions deeply roots in the jazz tradition, and with this album they explore the classic jazz quintet format in a personal way.

Inspired by the works of Duke Ellington in the 20’s and combining them with sounds that came to life over half a Century later with a palpable sense of joy and love, ‘Part Time Elegance’ is set to release on January 17th on April Records.

Exploring the idioms and tropes of the golden age of jazz, the record is built from deep pocket swing, lovesick ballads, percolating latin grooves, and upbeat melodies that can’t help but bring a smile to one’s face. With undertones of contentment and playfulness, each song evokes a sound and style of some of the 20th’s Century’s greatest jazz composers before evolving into passages of animated improvisation from Denmark’s finest new-generation soloists.

Anyone who has been keeping up to date with Denmark’s prolific scene will recognize the members of ‘Oh People’ from their solo projects and contributions to many of the nation’s leading jazz innovations.

Jonas Due’s trumpet can be heard in the DR Big Band, and popular modern outfit OTOOTO.

Andreas Toftemark cut his teeth working and learning as a musician in New York, before returning to Denmark to establish himself with two releases under his own name, receive the prestigious Bent Jædig Prize, and become one of the country’s busiest artists.

Casper Christensen’s deep roots in the jazz tradition and Brazilian, coupled with the warm, acoustic sound of his guitar have seen him perform with the likes of Nana Rashid, Jesper Lødval and his own quartet.

Lasse Mørck has released three albums under his own name, drawing on South American musical traditions as well as literature and mythology.

Henrik Holst has spent over a decade contributing his talents to Danish outfits like the Kathrine Windfeld Big Band and Jeppe Zacho Quintet, as well as international jazz legends Mike Stern, Gilad Hekselman and Immanuel Wilkins.

Jonas Due, trumpet, flugelhorn
Andreas Toftemark, saxophone
Casper Christensen, guitar
Lasse Mørck, double bass
Henrik Holst Hansen, drums

Oh People
is a new, dynamic jazz quintet consisting of some of Denmark's most prominent young musicians. After many years of cross-collaboration, they are now united in a joint labour of love that celebrates the many facets of jazz with a fresh, modern approach. The quintet combines a deep respect for the jazz tradition with a willingness to challenge boundaries and create something new and personal.

In January 2025, Oh People will release their debut album, ‘Part-Time Elegance’, on the acclaimed April Records, which will be marked with a series of concerts both at home and abroad. With their original compositions, impressive technical skills and innovative approach to the classic jazz format, the quintet creates a musical experience of the highest calibre.

Oh People draw inspiration from jazz masters such as Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus and The Jazz Messengers, but their expression is also characterised by a unique, contemporary voice that both draws on the roots of jazz and points towards new musical horizons. Their harmonic, melodic and rhythmic diversity creates an emotional journey that captivates audiences and leads them through everything from intensely swinging passages to moments of delicate beauty.

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