DR Big Band opens 2027 with its beloved New Year concert tradition, bringing together the ensemble, chief conductor Miho Hazama, and special guest Cécile McLorin Salvant for an evening of vocal virtuosity and jazz excellence in Koncertsalen.
Cécile McLorin Salvant, the American jazz vocalist who has earned three Grammy Awards and twice as many nominations, returns as the band's New Year guest. She has previously captivated audiences and critics alike at DR Koncerthuset, with Politiken calling her "a genius" and drawing comparisons to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday.
Joining Salvant is her regular pianist Sullivan Fortner. The programme spans jazz classics, timeless pop hits, and original material by Salvant herself. Miho Hazama leads the ensemble and has arranged a portion of the evening's repertoire.
This performance takes place on Saturday, 9 January 2027 at 20:00.
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DR Big Band's New Year Concert - Cécile McLorin Salvant & Miho Hazama — 9 January.
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Cécile McLorin Salvant
An American jazz vocalist and three-time Grammy Award winner, Cécile McLorin Salvant has received twice as many Grammy nominations. Despite her young age she has garnered widespread acclaim, with critics comparing her to icons such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday. Danish newspaper Politiken has called her 'a genius.'
Sullivan Fortner
Sullivan Fortner is Cécile McLorin Salvant's regular pianist and accompanies her as a special partner for the New Year concert.
DR Big Band
DR Big Band is DR's professional jazz and swing ensemble, featured here bringing the swinging sound of the 1940s and 50s dance hall era to the Ballroom Dreams concert.
Miho Hazama
Miho Hazama is the Grammy-nominated chief conductor of DR Big Band, celebrated for her original compositions and her ability to fuse jazz tradition with contemporary creativity. She holds star status in Japan and is releasing her new album 'Frames' on Edition Records, featuring entirely her own compositions.
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