Thomas Clausen (musician)

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Thomas Clausen
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Background information
Born (1949-10-05) October 5, 1949 (age 76)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Genres Jazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Labels Stunt, Storyville

Thomas Clausen (born 5 October 1949) is a Danish jazz pianist and composer. [1]

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Early life

Clausen was born on 5 October 1949 in Copenhagen. [2] His brother is Bent Clausen. [2] Thomas studied piano and composition. [2]

Later life and career

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Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018

Clausen was part of the band V8, led by Palle Mikkelborg and Alex Riel, from 1970 to 1975. [2] He has recorded with Scandinavian jazz musicians and with Bob Brookmeyer, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Ben Webster and others. [2] He has also led groups throughout his career. [2]

Discography

As leader

Source: [3]

As sideman

With Tim Berne

With Francisco Cali

With Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis

With Miles Davis

With Dexter Gordon

With Jackie McLean

Tribute and legacy albums
  • Symbiosis · Tribute to Bill Evans (PENTATONE, 2026), Thomas Clausen Trio (Thomas Clausen, piano, Thomas Fonnesbæck, bass, Karsten Bagge, drums), Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Jean Thorel (conductor), with Anders Malta (trumpet) and Evgueni Brokmiller (flute)

References

  1. Dryden, Ken. "After the Carnaval: Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wiedemann, Erik; Büchmann-Møller, Frank (2005), Clausen, Thomas, Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press, doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.J090200
  3. "Thomas Clausen | Album Discography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 November 2016.