Current Andorra

• 1 Mother Tongue 08:01
• 2 Current 06:36
• 3 Happy Men 08:15
• 4 Kuriosa 08:52
• 5 Where's The Any Key 06:32
• 6 Forecast 06:24
• Total Runtime 44:40

Info for Current

From the trademark melancholy tone of Scandinavian Jazz, to cinematic synth textures and propulsive programmed drum machines, Danish quintet ‘Andorra’ embodies the melting-pot spirit of jazz.

Their sophomore album ‘Current’, set to release March 23rd on April Records, brings a hard-hitting Indie-Rock-esque attitude to a sound which is bold, fresh, and full of twists.

Jazz’s ability to evolve, grow, and remain relevant over the past century is arguably due to its capacity to transcend genre and classification. Andorra’s 2021 debut (conceived and recorded during covid) re-united five musicians who met at the Funen Music Conservatory in Denmark and work in a range of areas, from film music and orchestral, to large ensembles and chamber jazz.

With their long-held desire to explore their creative potential together finally launched, ‘Currents’ shows them diving deeper into their self described “modern vintage” sound.

Distorted guitar riffs, modern effects processing, warm soaring trumpet melodies and deep grooves carry the listener through an exciting journey that pays homage to their roots whilst pushing confidently into the future.

With a focus on lyrical melodies, the record features intricate compositions, open passages of ethereal texture, and virtuosic, interactive improvisations from all corners of the ensemble.

Each member of the quintet is a highly active member of Denmark's vibrant music scene; Mads La Cour is an award-winning horn player who runs his own band Almugi and plays in the DR Big Band; Morten Jørgensen plays with The White Album and Søren Huss; Nikolaj Bundvig has played for Alex Canasta and Blue Foundation; Simon Krebs has recorded with the likes of Tomasz Dabrowski; and Peter Kohlmetz Møller’s diverse back catalogue includes compositions for Denmark Radio’s documentary department, and multiple theatre productions.

Simon Krebs, guitars
Morten Jørgensen, bass
Peter Kohlmetz Møller, Fender Rhodes
Ondes Martinot, keyboards
Nikolaj Bundvig, drums
Mads la Cour, flugelhorn

Simon Krebs
can be heard in many contexts and genres. He has a diploma guitarist from Det Fynske Musikkonservatorium and has two critically acclaimed albums out under his own name with original compositions and arrangements - 'Blur' and 'Please Don't Feed The Fears'. He has also recorded with names like Anders Mogensen, Julie Berthelsen and Tomasz Dabrowski. Received the award as Funen jazz musician of the year in 2009.

Morten Jørgensen
Educated musician at the Funen Conservatory of Music majoring in electric bass. He regularly plays with The White Album and Søren Huss. He´s also a freelance musician, with all that entails of studio sessions, theater music, party music and much more.

Nikolaj Bundvig
With his dynamic and versatile drumming, Nikolaj Bundvig is an extremely used drummer in many different contexts. Over the years, he has put his drumming behind artists such as Blue Foundation, Tue West, OhLand and Østkyst Hustlers. But it is also in the more experimental genres that Nikolaj unfolds his talent, not least in the record-current instrumental group Andorra, which has garnered great recognition at home and abroad. Nikolaj plays Ludwig drums and Zildjian Constantinople Cymbals.

Peter Kohlmetz Møller
Danish composer, pianist and producer living in Svendborg. Educated at The Funen Conservatory of Music. Known for his genre-bending work on synthesizers with The Eclectic Moniker, his compositions for Danmarks Radio's documentary department and his work as a composer for many theater performances, among others at Teater Momentum, Edison and The Royal Theatre.

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