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Bent Axen

p, 1925-2010 DK, Copenhagen
Musician / Composer of Jazz

Major Danish jazz pianist, composer and leader in the 60's and 70's (b. August 12, 1925, Copenhagen - d. May 20, 2010, Mindebog) . Began career in the 50's, preferred local accompanist of Stan Getz. Around 1960 his band Jazzkvintet-60 (Jazz Quintet 60) offered debut to a very young Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen. Also very active as leader of ensembles for theater productions, TV and cabarets. Member of and composer for The Danish Radio Jazz Group 1961 to 1967. Awarded Danish Jazz Musician of the year 1960. Piano teacher in his later years.

     
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Soundtrack
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Sorte Øjne (feat. Erik Moseholm, Bjarne Rostvold) on Bent Axen Trio 1961 by Bent Axen
To Iskol' Hof on Let's Keep the Message by Bent Axen
More Peace on Axen by Bent Axen
What's New on Axen by Bent Axen
Ack värmland du sköna (feat. Erik Moseholm, Bjarne Rostvold) on Bent Axen Trio 1961 by Bent Axen
On Green Dolphin Street on Axen by Bent Axen
Star Eyes on Axen by Bent Axen
To Iskol' Hof on Axen by Bent Axen
My Heart Belongs to Daddy on Duo-Trio-Quartet by Bent Axen
Things Ain't What They Used to Be on Axen by Bent Axen

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Nøddebo PræstegaardBent Axen1980Album
Jazz Og PoesiLouis Hjulmand, Bent Axen, Alex Riel, Benny Nielsen1963Album
SketchBent Axen, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, Bjarne Rostvold1962Single
Gris På GaflenBent Axen, Erik Moseholm, William Schiöpffe1962Album
Holliday In Studio Vol. 1Bent Axen, Erik Moseholm, Bjarne Rostvold1961Single
Holiday In StudioBent Axen, Erik Moseholm, Bjarne Rostvold1961Single
Poll Winner 59Bent Axen, Bent Axen Duo And Trio, Bent Axen Quartet1959Album
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