Jazz/Takes Series 2022 @ Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
A musical journey through interpretations of repertoire and genres not previously translated through the lens of Jazz
The Niels Lan Doky International Jazz Collective (NLD IJC) will once again take up residence at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in 2022 to produce no less than six unique, exclusive and highly innovative concert projects led by some of the greatest jazz artists from our time.
Niels Lan Doky will be playing at two of the concerts, with Modern Standards Supergroup and Jazz/Takes Supergroup both featuring some of the greatest jazz stars of our time.
MODERN STANDARDS SUPERGROUP
JUNE 29 - ALL TIME JAZZ GREATS TAKE ON THE BIGGEST POP HITS OF TODAY
The repertoire referred to as “Jazz Standards” consists of pop songs from the 1930s and 40s. The MODERN STANDARDS SUPERGROUP revives this old tradition and reinterpret it for the modern pop music landscape. including songs by The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Anderson Paak, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, and the likes. The supergroup consists of some of jazz’ greatest: Billy Cobham, Bill Evans, Randy Brecker, Linley Marthe, & Niels Lan Doky.
JAZZ/TAKES SUPERGROUP
NOV 04 - JAZZ/TAKE HIGHLIGHTS FROM CURRENT AND PAST SEASON
Jazz/Take highlights from current and past seasons from Louisiana. Harvey Mason’s sound and drum style is unavoidable as one of the most recorded drummers of all time. Darryl Jones rose to fame touring with Miles Davis and later joined the Rolling Stones. Saxophonist Bill Evans also began his career with Miles, recorded 26 solo CDs and toured with the biggest names. Pianist, composer, and producer, Niels Lan Doky, has been hailed as “one of the most important pianists that European jazz has given us in the last 45 years”.
Jazz/Takes Series 2022 at Louisiana:
June 29: Modern Standards Supergroup - Jazz/Take on 2020s Pop Hits
August 13: Terri Lyne Carrington - Jazz/Take on Heavy Metal
September 02: Moutin Brothers - Jazz/Take on 70s UK Arena Rock
October 14: Lenny White - Jazz/Take on 90s Neo Soul
November 04: Jazz/Takes Supergroup - Jazz/Take Highlights
December 02: Alvin Queen - Jazz/Take on 90s Britpop