Casper Hejlesen (b. 1999) is a Copenhagen-based guitarist, composer and improviser who grew up in North Jutland. He debuted in 2020 with "Overture" and has since released "Minimalism" and the solo album "Idyl" on Universal Music. He has appeared as a soloist with the DR Big Band and toured Europe and Japan. In 2026 he received the Tivoli Jazz Award as Innovator of the Year.
Casper Hejlesen received the Tivoli Jazz Prize 2026 as Artist of the Year with a grant of 30,000 kr. from the William Demant Foundation; the prize ceremony was held in Tivoli's Glassal on August 26.
Casper Hejlesen Trio with Gustav Broman and Kresten Osgood performed at the first edition of Norder Jazz Festival in Flensburg on September 11, 2026.
Casper Hejlesen performed a concert at the Institute for (X) in Aarhus on Sunday, June 28, 2026 during the Aarhus Jazz Festival.
In January 2025, Hejlesen made his debut as a soloist with the DR Big Band, which performed his own music.
Community dinner and jazz concert featuring singer-songwriter Veronika Rud Trio. Blending acoustic jazz with americana and neosoul, her Danish lyrics capture everyday moments with warmth and vulnerability.
Award-winning saxophonist Pernille Bévort's trio performs with guitarist Casper Hejlesen in an evening of Nordic jazz at Brønshøj Kulturhus.
Award-winning saxophonist Pernille Bévort leads Bévort 3 in contemporary jazz with guest guitarist Casper Hejlesen, one of Europe's most promising young talents. A concert about communication, energy, and presence.