Bourbon Street Jazzband celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and the band has played under the same name throughout all those years. Until recently, its founder fronted the group.
The band belongs to the Danish traditional jazz scene but stands out by blending classic New Orleans style with tight arrangements and detours into swing and blues. The music reflects the band members' different backgrounds and personalities, with the focus on catchy, danceable music of high quality.
The line-up features Finn Odderskov on clarinet and saxophones, and Jesper Bjarnesen on banjo, guitar and vocals, both sought-after soloists in Denmark. The band also includes Gunnar Lautrup on trumpet, Jens Nørholm on piano, Heine "Hot" Poulsen on drums and vocals, Per Jegbjærg on trombone and arrangements, and Jørgen Nielsen on double bass.
- Gunnar Lautrup also performs with the band at Kedelhuset on 28 November 2026.
- Bourbon Street Jazzband plays Seniorhus Odense on 22 November 2026.
