Lis Wessberg
Biography Lis Wessberg
Lis Wessberg
is one of Denmark’s leading trombonists, known for her beautiful tone and unique feel on the instrument. She has played and recorded with a large number of top Danish artists within jazz and pop, including Marilyn Mazur, Steen Rasmussen, Lennart Ginman, Fredrik Lundin, Jan Kaspersen, Claus Høxbroe, the DR Big Band, Hanne Boel, and many more.
Lis Wessberg has been featured on more than 50 releases and has toured extensively in both Denmark and abroad.
At major international festivals, Wessberg has encountered many fantastic orchestras and big stars. Some of whom she has played with, and it is not just anyone she can boast of having performed for – Joyce Moreno, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, and Ernie Wilkins Almost Big Band feat. Randy Brecker, just to name a few.
Lis Wessberg has role models both on and off the stage, but common to them all is that they are people who appear genuine, searching, and dedicated. Among them, she mentions Miles Davis, Lee Konitz, Ben Webster, Chet Baker, Radiohead, and Mark Hollis from Talk Talk.
Lis Wessberg released her debut album, Yellow Map, on October 1st, 2021. Lis Wessberg and YELLOW MAP are releasing their 2nd album – TWAIN WALKING – on April Records on April 12th, 2024.
Excerpts from reviews in connection with the releases of YELLOW MAP (2021) and TWAIN WALKING (2024)
