Jazz at Konserthuset

Big band competition in the Main Hall.

• Doors opens at 8.30, Main entrance, Hötorget.
• The competition runs from 9.00–12.00 and 13.00–15.00.

The jury consists of Martin Sjöstedt, Peter Danemo och Amanda Sedgwick.

After the competition and while the jury is deliberating, concert with the Allstar Band from the Blue House Youth Jazz Festival with Per Ekdahl and the Carl Bagge Trio. Award ceremony at 16.15 in the Main Hall.

Competition for jazz ensembles in Konserthuset Stockholm's Grünewald Hall. 

• Doors opens at 8.30, Kungsgatan 43.
• The competition runs from 9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00.

The jury consists of Ola Bengtsson, Lina Nyberg and a representative from SKAP.

After the competition and while the jury is deliberating, concert with the Allstar Band from the Blue House Youth Jazz Festival with Per Ekdahl and the Carl Bagge Trio in the Main Hall, where the award ceremony also is held at 16.15.

Nothing beats the anticipation, and while the jury deliberates, this happens: a concert featuring an all star band from the Blue House Youth Jazz Festival, the Carl Bagge Trio, and Per Ekdahl!

Jazz pianist and band leader Carl Bagge appears both with his own quartet and, as in this case, with his trio. Over the years, he has also collaborated with artists such as Isabella Lundgren, Magnus Carlson & The Moon Ray Quintet, Svante Thuresson, and Robyn. In spring 2024, he is releasing the album Don’t Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder).

Per Ekdahl is a drummer, composer, and arranger, with a wide-ranging career spanning genres. Together with Carl Bagge, he also leads the Ekdahl-Bagge Big Band, which has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally.

Award ceremony for the prize winners in today's competitions. The juries consists of Martin Sjöstedt, Peter Danemo, Amanda Sedgwick, Ola Bengtsson, Lina Nyberg and a representative from SKAP.