Bo Stief
Thu 15.10.
20:00
in 3 days
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
Jazz musician Bo Stief performs at Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen.
Bo Stief
About
Bo Stief (born 15 October 1946 in Copenhagen) is a bassist, composer and producer with more than six decades on the international jazz scene. He began at 17 at the legendary Jazzhus Montmartre, accompanying Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon and Don Cherry - joining Cherry's quintet in 1966. He has since recorded and performed with Miles Davis, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie and many others, led his own bands, and taught at every Danish music conservatory. In 2005 he received the Danish Django d'Or as Master of Jazz.
#1
most played musician in Jazzhus Montmartre's history
60+
years on the international jazz scene
What's new
- 2026-01
Bo Stief honored Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen with the narrative concert 'Letter to NHØP' at Holbæk Jazzklub to a full house.
- 2025-05
Bo Stief Allstars performed the annual NHØP tribute at Jazzhus Montmartre on May 27, 2025.
- 2024-03
Bo Stief and guitarist Poul Halberg toured with Basic Bigband, which had arranged their music for a large orchestra.
Tracks
Hidden FrontiersDebut album as bandleader (Replay, 1987)
Chasing DreamsAlbum with own band (Columbia, 1993)
Short StoryAlbum with One Song project (Exlibris, 2006)
Live at Cafe Montmartre 1966Historic live recording with Don Cherry's quintet (ESP-Disk, 2007)
AuraGrammy-awarded production with Miles Davis and Palle Mikkelborg (1989), where Stief participated as bassist and co-producer
Recent shows
- Jul 10, 2013 Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Copenhagen
- Jul 10, 2011 Charlottenborg, Copenhagen
- Jul 7, 2004 Café Den Blå Hund, Copenhagen
Upcoming · 5
Bo Stief
Sun 18.10.
16:00
in 6 days
Slangerup Bio, Slangerup
Bo Stief performs at Slangerup Bio on October 18, 2026.
Bo Stief
Wed 28.10.
19:30
Gentofte Volley, Byens hus, Hallen, Hellerup
Bo Stief performs at Byens Hus in Hellerup on October 28, 2026.
Bo Stief 80 - The Eternal Dream
Thu 29.10.
19:30
Elværket Åbyhøj, Åbyhøj
150,- / 170,- / 100,- · ≈ 13–23 €
Bassist and composer Bo Stief celebrates his 80th birthday with a concert featuring a new generation of musicians performing alongside him.
Bo Stief
Thu 12.11.
20:00
Tobaksgaarden, Assens
Jazz musician Bo Stief performs at Tobaksgaarden in Assens.
Past · 6
Bo Stief
Thu 8.10.
20:00
Musikhuset Dexter, Odense
Concert with bassist and composer Bo Stief at Musikhuset Dexter in Odense.
Bo Stief
Wed 7.10.
19:30
Egmont Højskole, Odder
Bo Stief performs at Egmont Højskole in Odder.
Thursday: Jazz Concert with Emerging and Professional Musicians
Thu 1.10.
20:00
Kulturhuset Textilen, Herning
0 kr.
PLAY!GROUND LIVE showcases emerging talent and professional musicians in a jazz concert led by bassist Bo Stief. Twelve young musicians get their chance to establish themselves on the music scene.
Bo Stief
Sun 20.9.
15:00
Værket, Randers
Free entry
Concert with jazz bassist Bo Stief at Værket in Randers.
Bo Stief: Tribute to NHØP
Thu 3.9.
Bygningen Vejle, Vejle
Bo Stief performs a concert honouring the legendary bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen.
Bo Stief Trio
Sat 29.8.
15:00
Cafe Korn, Holbæk
Bo Stief Trio performs jazz at Cafe Korn in Holbæk. The acclaimed bassist Bo Stief takes the stage with guitarist Mads Nørgaard and trumpeter Rasmus Mikkelsen.