jazz.villach.23 >> Amalie Dahl’s Dafnie (NOR)

04/30 20:00

Villach

In-Person

Amalie Dahl’s Dafnie is an energetic and expressive band from Norway, led by Oslo based saxophone player and composer Amalie Dahl. The quintet colour her strong, melodic compositions with playfulness and convincing weight. What we hear is harmonic yet avant-garde, with references to both old school, free jazz and modern contemporary reed-led bands. But rest assured, Dafnie is something of it’s own.

“Her quintet’s lively spirit and tuneful orientation falls in line with bands like Cortex and Friends & Neighbors. But this LP, her first as a bandleader, also displays Dahl’s strengths as an arranger and a composer. Each tune has a distinct character, drawing upon the ensemble’s strengths (…)”
Bill Meyer, The Wire Magazine, July 6th

Organizer(s)

Kulturforum Villach
Contact Person: Hans Jalovetz
Tel: +
Email: [email protected]

Location(s)

Kulturhof Villach
Lederergasse 15
Villach, Kärnten 9500

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