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SYNERGY
Skolevej 5, 9990 Skagen
Something about Synergy
With a sonic universe characterized by both fragility and intensity, Synergi creates musical landscapes in which silence plays as much a role as the dramatic highlights. The duo behind — brothers Jakob and Rasmus Sørensen — combine Nordic thoughtfulness with impulses from New York's vibrant jazz environment and take the listener on a sensual journey through the many moods of nature.
The musicians of Synergi are among the most prominent names on the Scandinavian jazz scene. Each of them is recognized for their individual work, but in this project they bring together their experiences in a common musical language that is both personal and innovative.
Jakob and Rasmus originate from North Jutland and have a special bond with Skagen and the surrounding Vendsyssel. Their compositions revolve around the peculiar character of this particular landscape — not as nostalgic flashbacks, but as a contemporary musical reflection on the strength, light and raw beauty of the place.
Jakob Sørensen is a sought-after trumpeter who plays regularly in Aarhus Jazz Orchestra and Bagland, and who has been a guest musician in DR Big Band. He has received great recognition, including the Fork Prize (2020), New Danish Jazz Name of the Year (2017) and North Jutland Jazz Name of the Year (2015). With five releases behind him, he is a central figure in Danish jazz.
Rasmus Sørensen has made his mark internationally as part of the New York jazz community. His debut album Traits (2022) was the start of an extensive tour of Europe, and he has starred in the DR Big Band for the 2023/24 season. In 2024, he was named Musician of the Year at DMA Jazz and will receive the Ben Webster Award in the spring of 2025. His latest album At The Right Time got five hearts in Politiken and was praised for its great artistic potential.
LINE-UP
Jakob Sørensen -- trumpet
Christian Holm-Svendsen -- saxophone
Rasmus Sørensen -- piano
Jon Henriksson -- double bass
Cornelia Nilsson — drums
Christian Holm-Svendsen -- saxophone
Rasmus Sørensen -- piano
Jon Henriksson -- double bass
Cornelia Nilsson — drums
Practical information
Lining up at cafe tables, there are no numbered seats
The concert lasts 70 minutes
Door opens at 7 p.m.
About Toppen af Danmark
Velkommen til Vendsyssel og hele Toppen af Danmark
Vendsyssel, der med rette kan beskrives som en 3000 km² stor ø, ligger på toppen af Danmark, mellem to have med Skagerrak til styrbord og Kattegat til bagbord, når man ser øen på et kort, som dem der hang i klasseværelserne med nord opad.
Vendsyssel er faktisk på størrelse med Gotland i Sverige eller ca. 3 gange så stor som Rhodos i Grækenland. Det er til gengæld let at komme hertil. Der er nemlig masser af broer og både små og store færger fra ind- og udland til Vendsyssel.
Vendsyssel er så godt forbundet med fastlandet, at selv de lokale indbyggere ofte helt glemmer, at de reelt bor på en ø. Medmindre man tager turen til Vendsyssel med en af de små hyggelige fjordfærger fra Jylland eller de store luksuriøse færger fra Norge og Sverige til Frederikshavn eller Hirtshals, opdager man nærmest ikke, at man forlader det europæiske fastland, når man på 1 – 2 minutter har passeret f.eks. Limfjordbroen i Aalborg eller tunnelen under fjorden på motorvejen E45.
Selvom havet på begge sider af de lange øst- og vestvendte kyster i Vendsyssel kan vise tænder og give besøgende spektakulære oplevelser, når elementerne raser, er klimaet og personligheden i Vendsyssel rund og mild. Måske fordi Vendsyssel, på trods af at vi er placeret midt mellem 2 have, også at finde i smørhullet mellem Norge og Sverige; beskyttet af de norske og svenske fjelde. Det kan også være en af grundene til, at lyset ændrer sig, desto længere du kommer nordpå i Vendsyssel, hvor toppen af Danmark i Skagen i generationer har tiltrukket kunstnere og kreative sjæle med sit unikke lys og rekordmange solskinstimer, året rundt.