Pernille Bévort (born 1966 in Lyngby) is a Danish saxophonist, composer and bandleader who graduated from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen in 1993. Since the mid-1990s she has led her own ensembles, including the trio Bévort 3 and the septet Radio Bévort, and released around 17 albums under her own name. She has performed with major Danish and international big bands such as DR Big Band, Aarhus Jazz Orchestra and Bohuslän Big Band, and has won awards including the Ben Webster Prize and the JASA prize.
Bévort 3 released the album 'A Cup of Joe' on January 23, 2026, a tribute to saxophonist Joe Henderson on the occasion of 25 years since his death.
Pernille Bévort received an honor from Dansk Kapelmesterforening in recognition of her work.
Bévort 3 was named 'Orchestra of the Year' at Danish Music Awards Jazz in December 2022.
Pernille Bévort received an honorary prize from the composers' association Autor in 2024.
