Ole Matthiessen
Biography Ole Matthiessen
Ole Matthiessen
is a living legend of Danish jazz. Aged 80, this producer and full-time employee of the iconic jazz department at DR (Danish Radio) has influenced generations of musicians and listeners through his significant and multifaceted contributions to the genre.
Ole Matthiessen’s incredible career is the result of his deep and unwavering love for jazz. He began playing the piano in 1963 and, in the years that followed, made a name for himself through his musical contributions, accompanying leading Danish and international artists. Today, Matthiessen continues his career as an active performer on stages in Denmark and abroad. As a producer, he has overseen countless recordings with Danish musicians and the DR Big Band, as well as with icons from jazz history, including Duke Ellington, Ben Webster, Sun Ra and Miles Davis.
