Hans Ulrik
| Hans Ulrik | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 28 September 1965 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Origin | Denmark |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, band leader |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Website | Official website |
Hans Ulrik (born 28 September 1965 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Danish jazz saxophonist, composer and has several recordings as band leader with the like of Gary Peacock, Adam Nussbaum, Niels Lan Doky, Audun Kleive, Marilyn Mazur, John Scofield and Steve Swallow.[1]
Career
Ulrik studied jazz saxophone at Berklee College of Music in Boston (1984–86). He continued his studies after a wisit in New York City (1986) until 1987. Since 1987 he has been the leader of various bands like Pinocchio (1987), Hans Ulrik Fusion (1988–89), Ulrik/Hess Quartet (1989–90), Hans Ulrik Group (1991–95), Wombat (1995–98), Hans Ulrik Jazz & Mambo (1998–2003) and Hans Ulrik Quartet (from 2003).[2]
In addition to various Danish jazz awards Ulrik has received the award of the European Jazz Competition in Leverkusen 1988 the prize for best soloist and 1990. Third prize at the Jazz Festival in Rome. In 2002 he undertook a tour of China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia. In 2005 he joined Steve Swallow at the Montreal Jazz Festival.[1]
Honors
- European Jazz Competition in Leverkusen 1988
- Best Soloist in the European Jazz Competition 1990
- Third prize at the Jazz Festival in Rome 2002
Discography
- 1989: Fusion with Frans Bak, Jens Melgaard, Klavs Menzer
- 1990: Ulrik/Hess Quartet with Nikolaj Hess, Hugo Rasmussen, Aage Tanggaard, Lisbeth Diers
- 1992: Day After Day (Storyville Records) with John Abercrombie, Niels Lan Doky, Peacock, Adam Nussbaum, Mino Cinelu
- 1994: Strange World with Lars Jansson, Lars Danielsson, Andres Kjellberg, Marilyn Mazur, Mona Larsen
- 1998: Danske Sange with Thomas Clausen, Anders Jormin
- 1999: Jazz and Mambo with Jacob Christoffersen, Niclas Knudsen, Anders Christensen, Mikkel Hess, Rune H. Olesen
- 2000: Short Cuts with John Scofield, Lars Danielsson, Peter Erskine
- 2001: Jazz & Latin Beats with Jacob Christoffersen, Niclas Knudsen, Anders Christensen, Mikkel Hess, Lisbeth Diers
- 2001: Light Extracts (Jazzland), with Eivind Aarset
- 2002: Trio with Steve Swallow, Jonas Johansen
- 2003: Danish Standards with Niclas Knudsen, Nikolai Munch Hansen, Mikkel Hess, Lisbeth Diers
- 2004: Blue & Purple with Peter Dahlgren, Fredrik Lundin, Jonas Westergaard, Mikkel Hess
- 2004: Tin Pan Aliens with Steve Swallow
- 2004: Connected (Jazzland), with Eivind Aarset
- 2006: Tribal Dance. with Jacob Christoffersen, Anders Christensen, Mikkel Hess
- 2008: Believe in Spring, with Steve Swallow, Jonas Johansen, Bobo Stenson, Ulf Wakenius
- 2010: The Adventures of a Polar Expedition (Cowbell Music), with Jon Balke, Benjamin Koppel, Palle Danielsson & Alex Riel
References
- Sirus W. Pakzad: Hans Ulrik. It's amazing what the state of Denmark. Jazz Thing 52
- Notes
External links
- Hans Ulrik Official Website
- Carina Prange. Hans Ulrik's Jazz & Mambo – "Danish Standards" In: Jazzdimensions 15th January 2004
