David Miilmann is a Danish guitarist and composer who has built a reputation around his slide guitar technique - developed as a way of emulating the human voice. He leads the quintet David Miilmann Group, whose sound draws on blues, soul and jazz alongside rock and Brazilian influences, leaning closer to the American tradition than the Nordic jazz mainstream. The band has released three albums on April Records, most recently 'You Belong' in June 2026, and Miilmann won the DMA Blues 'Ud af det Blå' award in August 2026 at his fourth nomination.
David Miilmann won the DMA Blues Prize 'Out of the Blue' at the ceremony at Ridehuset in Randers - at his fourth nomination in the category.
David Miilmann Group released its third album 'You Belong' on June 12, 2026 on April Records, recorded at The Village Recording in Copenhagen.
The band held a release concert at Drop Inn in Copenhagen on June 25, 2026 and performed at Aarhus Jazz Festival on June 27.
Miilmann performed as a guest guitarist at an Eric Clapton tribute concert at Amager Bio in 2025.
David Miilmann Group released its second album 'What's Left' in March 2024 on April Records.
