The Chris Copen Trio presents an intimate evening of New Orleans-style blues, jazz and funk at Charlie Scott's in Copenhagen, Denmark. The concert takes place on November 13 at 21:00, and the venue's live jazz page is the place to check details before you go.
The music
The trio draws on the sound of Crescent City: second line grooves, swinging bayou blues, funky bass and boogie piano. Chris Copen plays piano, guitar, harmonica and vocals. Jonas Starcke and Niclas Bardeleben complete the line-up. Copen names Dr. John and Tom Waits among his influences, and he is a recognised figure in Danish blues and New Orleans music, with two Danish Music Award blues nominations to his name.
Why go
- A small room suits a trio whose music depends on close, fluid playing.
- Copen's debut album, I Got Hipped, was praised by the British magazine Blues Matters, so the evening is a chance to hear the material from the source.
- The concert is supported by KBH Kommune and Statens Kunst Fond, public bodies backing live music in the capital.
Copenhagen's city centre is within easy reach of the venue, so the concert can fit comfortably into a wider evening out in the city.