Jesper Thorn (born 1981) is a Danish double bassist and composer, trained at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen. He releases his own albums on April Records and won the Danish Music Award Jazz 2021 as Composer of the Year for the album 'Boy'. His music is rooted in Nordic jazz with a lyrical, personal voice, and he also works as a sideman with artists including Palle Mikkelborg and Jacob Christoffersen.
Jesper Thorns fourth album 'Stille' was released on January 30, 2026 on April Records with an ensemble consisting of Marc Méan, Cecilie Strange, Maj Berit Guassora and Andreas Bernitt.
The international music media Spectrum Culture reviewed 'Stille' positively and highlighted Thorns ability to create musical landscapes with depth and poetry.
Presto Music named 'Stille' Recording of the Week and described it as a collection of original compositions that functions as a peaceful respite from the noise of everyday life.
The album 'Dragør' (2023) was nominated for Danish Music Awards Jazz 2024 in the category Composer of the Year.
Jesper Thorn won the Danish Music Award Jazz 2021 as Composer of the Year for the album 'Boy', which the jury called 'love in album form'.
Cathrine Legardh Trio performs Nordic jazz and songs at Æglageret in Holbæk, blending classic and contemporary works with settings of Tove Ditlevsen and Monica Zetterlund.
Cathrine Legardh's trio pays tribute to Swedish jazz legend Monica Zetterlund with a concert in Swedish, featuring folk songs, revue numbers, and jazz standards.