Uffe Markussen (born 19 September 1952 in Frederikshavn) is a Danish jazz tenor saxophonist and bass clarinettist, trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He spent 22 years as a member of the DR Big Band (1990-2012) and has performed alongside Marilyn Mazur, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and drummer Billy Hart, among others. Now based in North Jutland, he plays a central role in the Aalborg jazz scene as a teacher, conductor and soloist with Nordkraft Big Band.
Uffe Markussen participated in the album 'Dentro' (2024), released under Joaquín Chacón's name, which documents the long-standing Danish-Spanish collaboration.
Markussen performed as guest conductor and soloist with Swingtime Big Band at the Center for Danish Jazz History in Aalborg.
Nordjyske published a major portrait of Markussen on the occasion of his more than 50 years on the Danish jazz scene.
Markussen led Aalborg Youth Jazz Orchestra in a big band project with music by, among others, Thad Jones, Chick Corea and Bob Mintzer.
DR P1 played 'Merry Christmas Baby' with DR Big Band and Uffe Markussen in December 2024.
