Thomas Clausen (born 5 October 1949 in Copenhagen) is a Danish jazz pianist and composer who has been a leading figure in European jazz since the late 1960s. He has performed and recorded with an exceptional range of international jazz legends, including Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Ben Webster and Dizzy Gillespie, and is described by the national Danish encyclopedia as one of the important musicians in European jazz since the early 1980s. He received the Ben Webster Award in 1989 and has held a lifelong honorary grant from the Danish Arts Foundation since 2013.
Thomas Clausen released the single 'Cry Me a River' in 2026 via Spotify.
Thomas Clausen Trio performed at Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen on April 24, 2026.
The album 'Symbiosis · Tribute to Bill Evans' with Thomas Clausen Trio and Singapore Symphony Orchestra was released on PENTATONE in 2026.
Thomas Clausen released the single 'A Gentle Touch' in 2025.
Thomas Clausen Trio performed at Copenhagen Jazz Festival on July 13, 2024 at Musikhuset København.
Vocalist Cecilia Engelbrecht Heick and pianist Thomas Clausen perform an intimate jazz duo concert featuring classics, original compositions, and Tove Ditlevsen interpretations.
Nordic jazz quartet led by Emil Hess and pianist Thomas Clausen, featuring original compositions from their 2025 album 'Open Minds'. Award-winning ensemble with deep collaborative roots.