Kasper Tom

News: Recent releases

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100

Check out my three most recent releases with three different bands!

Kasper Tom / Asger Nissen / Thorbjørn Stefansson - Introducing Tom Nissen TB (Barefoot Records, Dec 2024)

Mahall / Rupp / Tom - Live in Stockholm (Audiosemantics, Feb 2024)
https://audiosemantics.bandcamp.com/album/mahall-rupp-tom-live-in-stockholm

Meinild / Anderskov / Tom - Spectral Entranglements (Barefoot Records, Nov 2023)

Release: Kasper Tom/Asger Nissen/Thorbjørn Stefansson: Introducing Tom Nissen TB (2024, Barefoot Records)

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0100

Kasper Tom/Asger Nissen/Thorbjørn Stefansson: Introducing Tom Nissen TB (2024, Barefoot Records)

Released December 6, 2024

Line-up and credits
Asger Nissen, alto sax
Thorbjørn Stefansson, double bass
Kasper Tom, drums
All music by Asger Nissen, Thorbjørn Stefansson, Kasper Tom Christiansen (KODA)
Recorded by Tito Knapp September 9th 2023 at Zentrifuge, Berlin
Mix and master by Tito Knapp
Artwork by Clara Winterberg

Release: Mahall Rupp Tom: Live in Stockholm (2024, Audiosemantics)

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100

Mahall Rupp Tom: Live in Stockholm (2024, Audiosemantics)

Rudi Mahall — clarinets
Olaf Rupp — electric guitar
Kasper Tom — drums

We had a few concerts in Scandinavia, and one of them, the one at the FYLKINGEN Festival in Stockholm, was beautifully recorded. It is a wonderful documentation of a marvellously exuberant music full of radical parallelism and sly synchronicity.

Recorded 2023 live in Stockholm at the FYLKINGEN festival. Fotos by Katja Mahall. Mixing, Mastering and Layout by Olaf Rupp. All Music by Rudi Mahall, Olaf Rupp and Kasper Tom.

Release: MeinildAnderskovTom: Spectral Entanglements (2023, Barefoot Records)

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0100

MeinildAnderskovTom: Spectral Entanglements (2023, Barefoot Records)

Released November 24, 2023

Sven Dam Meinild | Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute
Jacob Anderskov | Piano, Prepared Piano
Kasper Tom | Drums

All compositions by Meinild/Anderskov/Tom

Recorded April 2022 in The Village
Mix & Master John Fomsgaard
Cover: Sven Dam Meinild

Release: FUSK: Absurd Enthusiasm (2022, WhyPlayJazz)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0100

FUSK: Absurd Enthusiasm (2022, WhyPlayJazz)

Line-up
Kasper Tom Christiansen (dr, comp), Tomasz Dąbrowski (tp), Andreas Lang (b), Rudi Mahall (cl, bcl)

Production credits
Recorded, mixed and mastered March 2022 by Tito Knapp at Tito’s Zentrifuge, Berlin, Germany. All compositions by Kasper Tom Christiansen. Produced by Kasper Tom Christiansen for WhyPlayJazz. With support from KODA Kultur, Gramex, Dansk Kapelmesterforening and Svendborg Musikudvalg.

News: FUSK - Absurd Enthusiasm release

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0100

FUSK celebrates 15 years in existence with the 5th release "Absurd Enthusiasm". To be released digitally and on CD + LP December 16th 2022. (LP's are late - obviously!)
https://whyplayjazz.de/releases/WPJ060
Line-up
Kasper Tom Christiansen (dr, comp), Tomasz Dąbrowski (trp), Andreas Lang (b), Rudi Mahall (cl, bcl)
Cover fotos by Kristoffer Juel Poulsen. Recorded, mixed and mastered March 2022 by Tito Knapp at Tito’s Zentrifuge, Berlin, Germany.
Produced by Kasper Tom Christiansen for WhyPlayJazz
WhyPlayJazz Gramex Statens Kunstfond Dansk Kapelmesterforening JazzDanmark Svendborg Kommune Koda

News: FUSK: new release and tour

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0200

I will release the 5th album with my quartet FUSK this fall. The album is called Absurd Enthusiasm and features the band playing live in the studio after completing a concert tour in the spring of 2022. Leading up to the release I will release two videos from the studio recording. Stay tuned! We also have a tour of 10 shows coming up in October 2022 (see "Concerts" for detalils) The tour is supported by JazzDanmark - thank you!

Release: Kasper Tom solo: Drumair (2020, KTC INC.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Kasper Tom solo: Drumair (2020, KTC INC.)

Recorded to smartphone with one microphone in my basement
Sorry for occasional overdrive
credits
released November 22, 2020

Recorded to smartphone by Kasper Tom Christiansen in September and November 2020
No mix, no master: Kasper Tom Christiansen
Album cover art: Kasper Tom Christiansen
All music by Kasper Tom Christiansen (KODA)

News: Spotify playlist

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

I created a Spotify playlist with some of my music, have a listen!

Release: Hunger Pangs: II (2020, AudioCave)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hunger Pangs: II (2020, AudioCave)

Hunger Pangs - II
Marek Kadziela- gui
Tomasz Dabrowski - trp, mikro korg
Kasper Tom - dr

"Christiansen has also an impressive recorded legacy, which proves his outstanding position as a drummer, bandleader and for me especially as a composer. All his albums are superb examples of contemporary European Jazz and his contributions here are all in par with his usual excellence.
Overall this album is every bit as good as the debut and connoisseurs of contemporary Improvised Music / Avant-Garde Jazz should be perfectly happy with every note this album has to offer." - Adam Baruch

News: Kasper Tom/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Rudi Mahall tour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0200

We have a short tour coming up with the trio Kasper Tom/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Rudi Mahall.
We will be performing here:
September 18th @ YokoClub, Hamburg https://www.facebook.com/events/367683194129829/
September 20th @ Kühlspot, Berlin https://kuehlspot.com/index.html
September 21st @ http://www.plusetage.nl/Programma/

Thanks to JazzDanmark for support

Release: Mahall Rupp Tom: Rudi Mahall Olaf Rupp Kasper Tom (2019, Barefoot Records)

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:00:00 +0200

Mahall Rupp Tom: Rudi Mahall Olaf Rupp Kasper Tom (2019, Barefoot Records)

Rudi Mahall – clarinet, bass clarinet
Olaf Rupp – electric guitar
Kasper Tom - drums

Recorded live in concert at Sowieso on November 30th 2018 by Olaf Rupp
Mixed and mastered by Olaf Rupp
Photos and cover design by Karl Mahall
All music by Rudi Mahall, Olaf Rupp and Kasper Tom Christiansen GEMA/KODA
Supported by KODA's Cultural Funds

News: Two new releases

Sat, 25 May 2019 08:00:00 +0200

I am happy to announce two very different releases will be out late June 2019.

One with the trio of Olaf Rupp, Rudi Mahall and myself + one with Richard Andersson's Immergrün featuring the amazing german horn players Rudi Mahall and Henrik Walsdorff!

Stay tuned for more info.

News: Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 08:00:00 +0200

Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2018 is on! Here is my schedule:

8/7 20h Tomasz Dabrowski's Free4arts @ Koncertkirken (Tomasz Dabrowski, Lukasz Borowicki, Sven Meinild)

11/7 15h30 Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall @ H15 / Barefoot Records
11/7 23h FUSK @ H15 / Barefoot Records (Rudi Mahall, Tomasz Dabrowski, Andreas Lang)

12/7 20h Mads la Cour's Almugi @ Kvarterhuset/Amagerbro Jazz (Mads la Cour, Lars Greve, Andreas Lang)
12/7 21h30 Richard Anderson's Immergrün @ Bådteatret (Rudi Mahall, Henrik Walsdorff, Richard Andersson)

13/7 16h Richard Andersson's Immergrün m. Tante Andante @ Havnepakhuset Amager
13/7 20 Richard Andersson's Immergrün @ Havnepakhuset Dragør

14/7 13h Richard Andersson's Immergrün @ Tårnby Bibliotek
14/7 20h Mahall/Walsdorff/Andersson/Tom @ H15 / Barefoot Records

15/7 20h Immergrün @ Gaarden og Gaden
15/7 23h BIGFOOT @ H15 / Barefoot Records

Come by and say hi!

https://www.facebook.com/whyplayjazz/videos/10160407686510249/

News: New release with FUSK

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0200

The Jig Is Up by FUSK is out on WhyPlayJazz!
Check it out here: https://whyplayjazz.de/releases/WPJ043

"FUSK is 100% contemporary jazz, catapulted forward by the creative ingenuity of the band members; these are players who have something to say! The music is intensive, joyous. It grabs you, as it expands out of its musical roots and takes off and into the open air."
- Ulrich Steinmetzger

Release: FUSK: The Jig Is Up (2018, WhyPlayJazz)

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0200

FUSK: The Jig Is Up (2018, WhyPlayJazz)

Line-up
Kasper Tom Christiansen (dr, comp), Tomasz Dąbrowski (tp), Andreas Lang (b), Rudi Mahall (bcl)

Production credits
Recorded, mixed and mastered October 2017 by Tito Knapp at Tito’s Zentrifuge, Berlin, Germany. All compositions by Kasper Tom Christiansen. Produced by Kasper Tom Christiansen for WhyPlayJazz. Design by Travassos. Photo by Kristoffer Juel. With support from Svendborg Musikråd, DJBFA and Koda’s Cultural Funds.

Release: Kasper Tom/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Rudi Mahall: Abstract Window (2017, WhyPlayJazz)

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:00:00 +0200

Kasper Tom/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Rudi Mahall: Abstract Window (2017, WhyPlayJazz)

Line-up

Alexander von Schlippenbach (piano), Rudi Mahall (clarinet, bass clarinet), Kasper Tom Christiansen (drums)

Production credits

All compositions by Kasper Tom, Alexander von Schlippenbach and Rudi Mahall. Recorded October 17, 2016 by by Christian Betz at Berlinaudio Berlin, Germany. Mixed and mastered by Christian Betz. Design and artwork by Michael Schultz. Photo by Niels Fabæk. With support from DJBFA, Koda's Cultural Funds, Dansk Musiker Forbund, Dansk Artist Forbund and Dansk Solistforbund.

http://kaspertom.com/#/concerts

News: Copenhagen Jazzfestival and Aarhus Jazzfestival 2017

Mon, 29 May 2017 08:00:00 +0200

My schedule for the Copenhagen and Aarhus Jazzfestivals is now updated under "concerts".
I am thrilled to be performing this year alongside Alexander von Schlipenbach, Rudi Mahall, Andreas Lang, Tomasz Dabrowski, Artur Tuznik, Jacob Anderskov, Marek Kadziela, Simon Krebs, Tomasz Licak, Sven Meinild, Richard Andersson, Jens Bang, Brice Soniano, Cesar Joaniquet, Christian vuust and Jens Mikkel Madsen!
Can't wait - see you out there!

News: Kasper Tom/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Rudi Mahall tour and release

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0100

This summer the record "Abstract Window" by Kasper Tom/Alexander von Schlippenbach/Rudi Mahall will be released on WhyPlayJazz! This March we will be on tour in Denmark, Germany, Poland and Norway:
Mar 21, 2017 - Aalborg, DK @ Huset/Danish Vaishyas
Mar 22, 2017 - Fredericia, DK @ Tøjhuset
Mar 23, 2017 - Copenhagen, DK @ Koncertkirken/Skræp
Mar 24, 2017 - Berlin, DE @ Sowieso
Mar 25, 2017 - Berlin, DE @ Sowieso (Mahall/Rupp/Tom)
Mar 26, 2017 - Sopot, PL @ Teatr Boto (Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall)
Mar 27, 2017 - Koszalin, PL @ Z Innej Beczki (Kasaper Tom/Rudi Mahall
Mar 28, 2017 - Oslo, NO @ Cafe Mir

News: New trio

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0200

The trio of legendary pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach, clarinetist Rudi Mahall and drummer Kasper Tom will be performing in Berlin October 14+15 before going into the studio to record their debut album. As a tag, the trio will perform in Istanbul, Turkey on October 20th.

http://barefoot-records.com/new-release-kasper-tom-rudi-mahall-one-mans-trash-is-another-mans-treasure/

News: Debut release by Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:00:00 +0200

One man's trash is another man's treasure (BFREC050CD) was released July 4th 2016 by Barefoot Records.

After numerous acclaimed releases together in various groups, Rudi Mahall and Kasper Tom team up for a duo recording that features 9 intriguing pieces.

Release: Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall: One man's trash is another man's treasure (2016, Barefoot Records)

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0200

Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall: One man's trash is another man's treasure (2016, Barefoot Records)

Kasper Tom drums
Rudi Mahall clarinet + bass clarinet

Recorded and mixed by Anders Ørbæk
Mastered by Christian Betz
Cover by Sven Dam Meinild

News: New release by KRAN!

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0200

The polish-danish collaboration KRAN has released "The Zombie Chords" on the polish label For Tune Records. The CD features 7 tunes composed by the the band members.
Tomasz Licak, sax
Marek Kadziela, guitar
Richard Andersson, bass
Kasper Tom, drums

Release: KRAN: The Zombie Chords (2016, For Tune Records)

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0200

KRAN: The Zombie Chords (2016, For Tune Records)

Tomasz Licak, sax
Marek Kadziela, guitar
Richard Andersson, bass
Kasper Tom, drums

News: One man's trash is another man's treasure

Sat, 28 May 2016 08:00:00 +0200

I am thrilled to announce that "One man's trash is another man's treasure" is out on Barefoot Records July 4th 2016!
This is a duo collaboration between clarinet giant Rudi Mahall and drummer Kasper Tom.
Here's the track "Halbes Publikum:

News: Kasper Tom 5 reviewed in The New York City Jazz Record

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0200

Great review of "I do admire things that are only what they are" by Ken Waxman in The New York City Record!
He writes: "This high-energy CD by Danish drummer Kasper Tom shows why, despite recent troubles, the EU isn't likely to dissolve...there isn't much chance that Tom will become an EU civil servant, but by creating compositions whose shape and resolution reflects pan-Europeanism, he's advanced good politics as well as good music".
Thank you Jens, Tomasz, Petter and Rudi!

Listen to 2 tunes here:
https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/…/kasper-tom-5-i-do-admire

Review: Ken Waxman, The New York City Jazz Record

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0200

"This high-energy CD by Danish drummer Kasper Tom shows why, despite recent troubles, the EU isn't likely to dissolve...there isn't much chance that Tom will become an EU civil servant, but by creating compositions whose shape and resolution reflects pan-Europeanism, he's advanced good politics as well as good music"

News: Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0100

I'm happy to announce that the duo of Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall will be releasing the CD: "One man's trash is another man's treasure" on Barefoot Records http://barefoot-records.com/ on July 4th 2016. We will be performing at this year's Copenhagen Jazzfestival.

Stay tuned for more info!

News: Kasper Tom 5 reveiws and interview

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0100

Here are a few international reviews of "I do admire things that are only what they are":

Adam Baruch, The Soundtrack Of My Life:
For fans of well organized Free Jazz (no, this is not an oxymoron) and improvised music this album is simply a fulfillment of a perfect dream. Not a dull moment, from start to finish, countless examples of superb individual and collective skills and above all an atmosphere of joy as a result of playing together. As usual in his case, this is one more triumphant achievement for Christiansen and the Kasper Tom 5, which should not be missed! http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104928

Eyal Hareuveni, Freejazzblog.org:
"The charismatic, commanding solos of Mahall and Dąbrowski charge these pieces with poetic intensity and profound emotional appeal. Their intertwining solos on “Play or Die” and the closing “Vranjo” are the highlights of this warmly recommended album."
http://www.freejazzblog.org/2016/02/meet-danes.html

Jan Granile, Saltpeanuts.eu:
http://salt-peanuts.eu/record/kasper-tom-5/

Interview by Ferdinand Dupuis-Panther, Jazzhalo.be:
http://www.jazzhalo.be/interviews/kasper-tom-interview-with-the-danish-drummer/

News: Kasper Tom 5 videos on youtube

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0100

There are now 3 videos online from Kasper Tom 5's koncert in Black Box/CUBA in Münster November 2015. Enjoy!
Here i "Life":

Release: Kasper Tom 5: I do admire things that are only what they are (2015, Barefoot Records)

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0100

Kasper Tom 5: I do admire things that are only what they are (2015, Barefoot Records)

Rudi Mahall, clarinet + bass clarinet
Tomasz Dabrowski, trumpet
Petter Hängsel, trombone
Jens Mikkel Madsen, bass
Kasper Tom, drums + composition

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Peter Hellesøe
Cover by Håkon Berre

https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/kasper-tom-5-life
http://kaspertom.com/

News: New Release: Kasper Tom 5: I do admire things that are only what they are

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0200

I am happy to announce that "I do admire things that are only what they are" will be released on CD and digitally by Barefoot Records November 2nd 2015.

Musicians:
Rudi Mahall, clarinet + bass clarinet
Tomasz Dabrowski, trumpet
Petter Hängsel, trombone
Jens Mikkel Madsen, bass
Kasper Tom, drums + composition

Recorded live in concert at Dexter, Odense, Denmark May 21st 2015.
Mixed and mastered by Peter Hellesøe.
Cover by Håkon Berre

Kasper Tom will present their new album on a release tour taking them to Germany and Poland from November 5.-14. 2015.

5 nov Koeppenhaus, Greifswald (DE)
6 nov Pociag do Jazzu Klub Bagatella (PL)
7 nov Blue Note Jazz Club Poznan (PL)
9 nov Nordic Embassy, Berlin (DE)
10 nov Kasperl Theater, Backnang (DE)
11 nov Lokal Harmonie, Duisburg (DE)
12 nov Cuba, Münster (DE)
13 nov JazzStudio, Nürnberg (DE)
14 nov Saxstall, Pohrsdorf (DE)

Release: Joaniquet/Soniano/Tom: Songbook (2015, Astropi)

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:00:00 +0200

Joaniquet/Soniano/Tom: Songbook (2015, Astropi)

Cesar Joaniquet - Saxophone
Brice Soniano - Bass
Kasper Tom Christiansen - Drums

www.astropi.com

Recorded in Aarhus, Denmark on October 5th 2014.
Recorded and mixed, Mastered by Cesar Joaniquet.
Cover design by Brice Soniano and Cesar Joaniquet.
Mastered by Ferran Conangla

Release: The Eskimo and the Futile Guilt: HEAT (2015, Barefoot Records)

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:00:00 +0200

The Eskimo and the Futile Guilt: HEAT (2015, Barefoot Records)

The Eskimo and the Futile Guilt:
Johannes Schleiermacher, tenor sax
Kalle Zeier, guitar
Kasper Tom, drums

Recorded by Johannes Schleiermacher on a 4-track cassette recorder during live performances around Berlin between 5-8 february 2014. Cover photo/art by Johannes Schleiermacher.

News: Kasper Tom 5 tour + recording

Fri, 15 May 2015 08:00:00 +0200

Kasper Tom 5 will be on tour in Germany and Denmark the coming week:
19/5 Golem, HH
20/5 DJM, Aarhus
21/5 Dexter, Odense -- LIVE RECORDING
22/5 Byens Rum/Danish Vayischias (Kasper Tom/Rudi Mahall duo)
23/5 Blågårds Apotek, København

At the concert in Dexter in Odense we will record material for our next album to be released on Barefoot Records oct 2015.

Here's the tune Sowieso from a live perfomance in the legendary Warsaw club Pardon, to tu:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc2gHYTUbso

https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/fusk-sieben-acht-gute-nacht

News: Sieben Acht gute Nacht released!

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0200

The CD "Sieben Acht gute Nacht" by FUSK is released on the Polish label For Tune Records.

http://for-tune.pl/en/shop/?url=%2Foc%2Findex.php%3Froute%3Dproduct%2Fproduct%26amp%3Bproduct_id%3D97%2F

Release: FUSK: Sieben Acht gute Nacht (2015, For Tune Records)

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0100

FUSK: Sieben Acht gute Nacht (2015, For Tune Records)

Rudi Mahall, bcl
Philpp Gropper, sax
Andreas Lang, bass
Kasper Tom, drums + composition
Recorded live at Pardon, to tu - Warszawa,PL on Dec 8th 2012
Liner notes by Adam Baruch
"Kasper Tom and his colleagues all over Europe are our hope for the survival of what we consider true Culture, even if we need to enjoy it in the catacombs rather than in the amphitheaters."

http://for-tune.pl/

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104695

News: Great review of "FUSK"

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0100

This review of the selftitled debut album by FUSK is just in:

"As a team Christiansen and Lang are one of the strongest and most imaginative rhythm sections on the European scene and this album is full of wonderful examples of their telepathic interplay. Supported by such an excellent rhythm section the two soloists are able to spread their wings and explore the freedom of improvisation in full. Both Gropper and Mahall gently weave their lush structures, both individually and collectively, creating a highly aesthetic whole."

Our third album is coming soon on the Polish label For Tune Records!

http://polish-jazz.blogspot.dk/2014/12/lukasz-borowicki-trio-people-cats.html

News: People, Cats and Obstacles released on For Tune Records

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0100

People, Cats and Obstacles by Łukasz Borowicki Trio is released on Polish record label For Tune Records.
The trio consists of Łukasz Borowicki on guitar, Mariusz Praśniewski on double bass and Kasper Tom Christiansen on drums.
The album was reviewed by Adam Baruch on Polish Jazz Blogspot:

http://search2.downtownmusicgallery.com/lookup.cgi?item=2014_10_28_14_59_01

News: Kasper Tom 5 - Downtown Music Gallery NYC

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0100

Ost Bingo Skruer reviewed by Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery in NYC:

"The balance between the written pieces and improvised is just right since it is as if we are aboard a ship, sometimes the sea is calm, sometimes we rock hard up and down. It forces us to focus or at least pay attention to the way things around us move or change."

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104603

News: FUSK review + new album!

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0100

FUSK http://www.whyplayjazz.de/fusk just got this wonderful review from Adam Baruch / The soundtrack Of My Life:

"Christiansen is one of the most prolific young European Jazz personalities in the last decade (...) Kasper Tom Christiansen and his cohorts are the new generation of European Jazz and judging by their accomplishments we have little to worry about the quality of the music they will create. What kind of impact this kind of music will have on the general Culture of the continent is another question…"

Adam Baruch is also writing the liner notes for the upcoming CD "Sieben Acht gute Nacht" by FUSK. The music was recorded live in the legendary Warsaw club "Pardon, to tu" and is to be released on Polish For Tune Records soon.

Here are a few tracks from our previous recordings:
https://soundcloud.com/fusk-music

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104603

Review: Adam Baruch / The Soundtrack Of My Life

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0100

"Christiansen is one of the most prolific young European Jazz personalities in the last decade"

News: Chroma release today!

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0100

Today is the official release-date for Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov "Chroma".
Get it here:
ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/dk/album/chroma/id921570622
AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/Chroma-Kasper-Tom-Jacob-Anderskov/dp/B00NSPPVRG
CDON.COM:
http://cdon.dk/musik/kasper_tom_%2F_jacob_anderskov/chroma-29814378

or at our release concerts:
1st November @ Blågårds Apotek, CPH DK
3rd December @ Atlas, Aarhus DK

Release: Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov: Chroma (2014, Barefoot Records)

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0100

Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov: Chroma (2014, Barefoot Records)

Kasper Tom – drums + composition
Jacob Anderskov – piano
Recorded by Thomas Vang at The Village Recording
Mixed and Mastered by John Fomsgaard at Karma Crew
Cover by Danny Gretscher
All music by Kasper Tom (except “Black/Yellow by Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov)

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104595

Review: Adam Baruch on "Chroma"

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0200

"This is a very intimate piece of music, humble in a way, somewhat minimalistic, and yet it contains more music and artistic expression than most other, much more flamboyant recordings. For me this is one of the most profound pieces of music I´ve had the pleasure to hear this year. As usual in such occasions, I simply raise my imaginary hat, thanking the Artists for sharing."

News: First review of Chroma

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:00:00 +0200

The first review of Chroma is in.
Release on Barefoot Records October 27th.

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104595

"This is an album by a duo of Danish Jazz musicians: drummer / composer Kasper Tom Christiansen and pianist / composer Jacob Anderskov, both representatives of the new wave of Danish Jazz music, which has been experiencing a significant resurgence since the turn of the Millennium. Anderskov, who is commonly recognized as one of the leaders of the local Danish scene, is a prolific performer, composer and recording artists with a sizeable legacy of over twenty releases as a leader since his debut in 2001 and many more as a sideman. He won the Danish Jazz Composer of the Year award in 2013 and is definitely an Artist worth following. Christiansen, who started to record in 2007, participated in more than ten releases since, with a steady progress towards excellence. This album includes eight original compositions, seven of which are by Christiansen, and the opening track is a piece credited to both participants.

The fact that Anderskov takes part in this album almost exclusively as a pianist is a tremendous vote of confidence in Christiansen´s talent as a composer. But more importantly, for anybody listening to this music, it becomes pretty obvious that Christiansen is a brilliant music weaver. His intrinsic melancholy, lyricism and feel for freedom of expression are his pillars, and then it´s up to the performers to translate these principles into actual soundscapes.

Anderskov was an ideal choice to turn this music into what it finally becomes: a dreamy soundtrack of an imaginary voyage through space and time, delicate and fragile, illusive and mystical. The gentle piano strokes and the muffled drum parts work hand in hand towards a common goal of caressing the listener´s soul via his ears. This music can be absorbed on many different levels, from highly cerebral to completely emotional, all with an equally satisfactory aesthetic effect.

This is a very intimate piece of music, humble in a way, somewhat minimalistic, and yet it contains more music and artistic expression that most other, much more flamboyant recordings. For me this is one of the most profound pieces of music I´ve had the pleasure to hear this year. As usual in such occasions, I simply raise my imaginary hat, thanking the Artists for sharing." - Adam Baruch

News: New release

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:00:00 +0200

I'm happy to announce the release of the CD "Chroma" by Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov on October 27th 2014 on Barefoot Records!
http://barefoot-records.com/
The CD contains 7 original compositions + 1 collective improvisation and features Jacob Anderskov on piano and me on drums.

If you don't know Jacob, check him out here:
http://jacobanderskov.dk/

Here is the tune "Rouge":
https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/rouge

We will be playing a release concert on November 1st at Blågårds Apotek, Copenhagen.
1st set: Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov
2nd set: Tomasz Dabrowski's Free4Arts
Come join us!

News: Danish Delight

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:00:00 +0200

Kasper Tom 5 is selected to play Danish Delight in BeNeLux september 2nd-4th.
We will be playing Bimhuis in Amsterdam, TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht and LantarenVenster in Rotterdam.

http://danishdelight.dk/

See you there!
or
Check a performance of "LIfe" in Lodz, Poland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXRG5NhD4a0

http://jazzwrap.blogspot.dk/2014/04/kasper-tom-5-ost-bingo-skruer.html

News: Kasper Tom 5 on JazzWrap!

Sat, 31 May 2014 08:00:00 +0200

Great review by Stephan Moore at JazzWrap:

"Kasper Tom has shown himself again as a bold and resourceful composer who can gather the musicians into a challenging situation and produce some material of wonder and fresh exuberance. Ost Bingo Skruer is a great record that challenges conventions but is also rich and fun to experience."

We will be performing at the Copenhagen Jazzfestival @ Christianshavns Beboerhus juli 9th at 9 pm.

http://www.marekkadziela.com/

News: Marek Kadziela ADHD

Fri, 16 May 2014 08:00:00 +0200

Polish tour coming up with the great guitar player Marek Kadziela.
Album recording + 4 concerts around Poland. (check concerts for dates)

News: Barefoot Records

Wed, 07 May 2014 08:00:00 +0200

I had some great days with wonderful music Barefoot Records showcase at Aufsturz in Berlin 1st and 2nd!
I'm very happy to be a part of this collective of musicians.
Check it out!

News: Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0100

I'm pleased to announce that Kasper Tom/Jacob Anderskov will be recording soon. After a couple of years of playing and finding the sound of the band, we have decided to record our debut album. You can cactch us live saturday march 15th @ Salonen, Aarhus.

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104490

News: Amazing review of "Ost Bingo Skruer" by Adam Baruch

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0100

Very happy about this insightful review by Adam Baruch:

"With young European Jazz musicians like these one can look forward to the future with at least some optimism. The renaissance of ambitious music in Europe is truly heartwarming, against all odds and like an oasis in the desert of mediocrity that modern life pushes down our throats. Well done indeed!"

Kasper Tom 5 will be touring Germany and Poland in the end of April.

News: The Eskimo + Kasper Tom 5

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0100

After a great "Tour de Berlin" with The Eskimo and the futile guilt, I am happy to announce that we will release our debut later this year.
Here we are at a concert some years ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0ymqkkC0ww

AND look at this great review of "Ost Bingo Skruer" from Gapplegate Music Review:
http://gapplegatemusicreview.blogspot.dk/2014/02/kasper-tom-5-ost-bingo-skruer.html

http://stiften.dk/cd-anmeldelser/kasper-tom-5

News: Ost Bingo Skruer in Aarhus Stiftstidende

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0100

Kasper Tom 5 receives 5 stars (out of 6) in Aarhus Stiftstidende!
See link below (in danish)

http://www.nycjazzrecord.com/issues/tnycjr201401.pdf

News: "Ost Bingo Skruer" receives Honorable Mention

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0100

Ost Bingo Skruer receives "Hornorable Mention" in the january issue of The New York City Jazz Record.

You can listen to a track here:
https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/kasper-tom-5-kusk

and read more about the release in the Discography section.

Happy New Year!

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45931#.UqweB_TuIim

Review: Kasper Tom 5 on All About Jazz

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Danish drummer Kasper Tom Christiansen is one of the most interesting composers in the vibrant Danish jazz scene. As many other like-minded composers in this scene, he does not bind himself to the jazz legacy. His distinct musical personality references elements of contemporary music, and free improvisation. His compositions often bend catchy melodies into complex structures, while playing with seriousness. He challenges with odd segments and constantly attempts to push the boundaries without forgetting formative legacies. Impressive performances of demanding and challenging compositions.

News: Kasper Tom 5 on All About Jazz

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Great review by Eyal Hareuveni on All About Jazz:

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45931#.UqS_hvTuIil

Release: Kasper Tom 5: Ost Bingo Skruer (2013, Barefoot Records)

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Kasper Tom 5: Ost Bingo Skruer (2013, Barefoot Records)

"Danish drummer Kasper Tom Christiansen is one of the most interesting composers in the vibrant Danish jazz scene. As many other like-minded composers in this scene, he does not bind himself to the jazz legacy. His distinct musical personality references elements of contemporary music, and free improvisation. His compositions often bend catchy melodies into complex structures, while playing with seriousness. He challenges with odd segments and constantly attempts to push the boundaries without forgetting formative legacies." - All about Jazz.

Rudi Mahall: bass clarinet + clarinet; Tomasz Dąbrowski: trumpet; Petter Severin Hängsel: trombone; Jens Mikkel Madsen: bass; Kasper Tom: drums + comp.

https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/kasper-tom-5-d-ner-macht-sch

News: Ost Bingo Skruer

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:00:00 +0100

"Ost Bingo Skruer" by Kasper Tom 5 will be released on december 5th.
There will be a release-party at Blågårds Apotek (CPH) december 5th at 17h where we will present the record and play a short set of old and new tunes. Drop by for a beer and some music!

Take a sneak peek here:

http://ebillet.dk/buy.listtt.aspx?refno=14781

News: 11 Tsuki Jazzfest

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:00:00 +0100

I'm proud to part of 11-Tsuki Jazzfest, starting next week in Aarhus.
I'm performing with Trouble Hunting 5. november 2013 20 h @ B Huset, Aarhus.
Among the other acts at the festival are Schlippenbach Trio and the trio Fly.
See the entire line up here:

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45573#.Ul5hcVDxrjM

News: Hunger Pangs on All about Jazz!

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 08:00:00 +0200

"The trio explores varied forms of its intense, tight and rhythmic interplay even on the spare and quiet pieces as "Low Hip" and "Tage." But this interplay never surrenders to conventional manners of interaction or specific genres, and is full of imagination, urgency and emotional sensitivity. Longer compositions such as "Isbjorn" and "Bunker Hungs" allow the trio to improvise over dissonant chords, alternating pulse and colors, to investigate its sonic envelope and to exchange ideas in an almost telepathic manner."

News: Hunger Pangs on Polish top 10 list

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Hunger Pangs - "MEET MEAT", is among the best Jazz albums of 2013 in Poland.
We will play @ Pardon, To Tu in Warszawa november 11th!
http://theculturetrip.com/europe/poland/articles/resilient-beats-the-best-polish-jazz-albums-of-2013/

News: Ost Bingo Skruer in press!

Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:00:00 +0200

The upcoming release by Kasper Tom 5 "Ost Bingo Skruer" is currently in press.
The album will be released on CD in december 2013 on Barefoot Records.
http://barefoot-records.com/upcoming-releases/
Check out the promo-video for "Ost Bingo Skruer" featuring the last part of the tune Everybody loves Calypso:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO1ciipctuU

News: 2 great reviews of "Meet Meat" by Hunger Pangs

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:00:00 +0200

"Considering the level of maturity and power of expression present here, usually associated with musicians at the peak of their artistic powers, it's truly scary to realize that these are players at the early stage of their career...this album deserves to be heard by all European Jazz fans, as it heralds the shape of things to come."
- http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104346

"It is not free jazz, but it is free from conventions. Many changes, mostly in fast tempos and a stunning interplay. Either the three have practiced together for a very, very long time or they understand each other instinctively...An unconditional recommendation and certainly one of the albums, that at the end of the year will be in the top lists of many jazz fans."
- http://polish-jazz.blogspot.dk/2013/06/hunger-pangs-meet-meat-fortune-records.html

http://www.adambaruch.com/reviews_item.asp?item=104346

Review: Hunger Pangs reveiwed by Adam Baruch

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 08:00:00 +0200

News: Horn Amok

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Now, after all these years of endless waiting, the music of the legendary band Horn Amok is available to everybody.
Check it out!
https://soundcloud.com/horn-amok
Recorded 2008 in Copenhagen.

Mads la Cour - trp, flghorn, Eb-Horn
Bartek Wawryniuk - altosax
Tomasz Licak - tenor, clarinet
Rasmus Fribo - tenor, soprano, bass clarinet
Richard Andersson - bass
Kasper Tom - drums + comp

News: Kasper Tom 5 record

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:00:00 +0200

After our short tour in June we recorded a nice set of tunes which will be released in the fall on Barefoot Records.
Here you can have a listen: https://soundcloud.com/kasper-tom/kasper-tom-5-d-ner-macht-sch

http://polish-jazz.blogspot.dk/2013/06/hunger-pangs-meet-meat-fortune-records.html

Review: Hunger Pangs on Polish Jazz Blog

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Review: Super Kasper by Bjarne Søltoft, Jazz Special

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Vital, furiøs, underfundig, kreativ, livsnærende og festlig musik.

http://www.jazzthing.de/review/fusk-super-kasper/

Review: Jazz Thing

Sun, 26 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200

FUSK holt die wilden 1960er-Jahre in die turbulente Jetztzeit, zeigt, wie fließend die Grenzen zwischen frei Improvisiertem und Notiertem sein können. Trotz aller Retro-Tendenzen klingt die Musik dieses Vierers unverbraucht, frisch, aufregend. Übersetzt heißt „Fusk“ übrigens zu viel wie „Pfuschen“. Doch davon kann auf dieser CD nicht die Rede sein.

Review: Eyal Hareuveni - All About Jazz

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200

FUSK defines its own freedom, between contrapuntal springboard melodies, sometimes bordering on serial techniques, and catchy themes that employ hard-swinging rhythms, joint improvisations and expressive deconstruction of patterns, all performed with passionate playfulness and wise irony....playful interplay, true to the spirit of this excellent quartet...Funny, inventive and provocative.

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=44586#.UaO9pKLWMrV

Review: Gregg Applegate, Gapplegate Music Review

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Leader Kasper Tom C. has managed to found a quartet utterly distinguished by the personalities of the players. . . and Kasper's energetic, rollicking vision of how a band can swing wildly and be filled with outside expressiveness throughout.
This new album is even better than the last. Listen and you will be transported to a Super Kasper-land, a very good place to be indeed.

http://gapplegatemusicreview.blogspot.dk/2013/04/fusk-super-kasper.html

Release: Hunger Pangs: Meet Meat (2013, For Tune Records)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0200

Hunger Pangs: Meet Meat (2013, For Tune Records)

"Considering the level of maturity and power of expression present here, usually associated with musicians at the peak of their artistic powers, it's truly scary to realize that these are players at the early stage of their career...
this album deserves to be heard by all European Jazz fans, as it heralds the shape of things to come." - Adam Baruch.

Marek Kadzilela, guitar
Tomasz Dabrowski, trumpet + balkan horn
Kasper Tom, drums

http://for-tune.pl/

http://whyplayjazz.de/releases/RS009

Review: Matthew Forss

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Super Kasper by Fusk is a pivotal album in the world of avant-garde jazz and improvisational music. Throughout the album, Fusk proves that avant-garde jazz is engaging, quirky, fun, and odd—all at the same time. [...] there is a poetic grace about the music, which screams innovation [...] Super Kasper is an interesting and productive work of musical art that should incite praise and adoration from avant-garde, improvisational, free jazz, and nu-jazz forms.

Review: Stephen Moore, Jazz Wrap

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100

[...] this is a massive step forward. Challenging chords, imaginative thinking and superb performances. [...] The real thing that struck me from the first listen to Super Kasper was how many times I kept coming back to the record throughout the first week I got it. Fusk is a quartet of veteran musicians. But a quartet that has matured in its compositions and performances faster than you would expect. I really really loved this record. And it will be one of my best of albums of the year. Highly Recommended!

http://jazzwrap.blogspot.dk/2013/03/fusk-super-kasper.html

Review: Nick DeRiso, Something Else Reviews

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100

FUSK doesn’t so much play free jazz, as set jazz free. Performing Super Kasper in a series of first takes, with three tracks presented as complete improvisations, this amalgam is simply too enterprising to fit into any one category. Call it FUSK jazz, if you like (...) the group sets a tone of expectation-melting excitement (...) Pulse-quickening without slipping into hyperactivity, arhythmical without losing a sense of propulsion (...) Hair-raising, and then harrumphing...a raw, layered, madcap experience
(..) endlessly intriguing (..) FUSK ends things with a moment of crackling interplay – showing once again their willingness to move outside of every convention we have about “outside” playing.

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2013/03/24/fusk-super-kasper-2013/

Review: Detlef A. Ott, Jazz Podium

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100

[...] Explosiv und dynamisch preschen sie durch die kompositorischen Vorgaben des Schlagzeugers Christiansen. Mit dieser zeitgemäßen Auffassung einer freien Spielweise, übersprudelnden Ideen und ungekünstelter Lebendigkeit definieren sie ihren Platz in der improvisierten Szene auf sehr eigenständige Weise.

Release: FUSK: Super Kasper (2013, WhyPlayJazz)

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0100

FUSK: Super Kasper (2013, WhyPlayJazz)

"Leader Kaspar Tom has managed to found a quartet utterly distinguished by the personalities of the players. . . and Kasper's energetic, rollicking vision of how a band can swing wildly and be filled with outside expressiveness throughout.
This new album is even better than the last. Listen and you will be transported to a Super Kasper-land, a very good place to be indeed." - Gapplegate Music Review

Kasper Tom Christiansen (drums, composition), Philipp Gropper (saxophone), Andreas Lang (bass), Rudi Mahall (bass clarinet)

http://soundsgreen.blogspot.de/2013/02/fusk-super-kasper.html

Review: Marek Lubner, soundsgreen.blogspot.com

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 +0100

I presume that the new Fusk is even more mature proposal and will gain at least as high marks as the debut. Personally, music on Super Kasper warms me up so much that I might jump into the glacial this time of year Spree river to cool off a little bit and finish my bath in the vicinity of the Mühlendammschleuse floodgate after 55’26 seconds, because winter is a pretty hot season with this music.

Release: Walsdorff/Melbye/Tom: Grøn (2013, Barefoot Records)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0100

Walsdorff/Melbye/Tom: Grøn (2013, Barefoot Records)

Alto-saxophonist Henrik Walsdorff, bass player Adam Pultz Melbye and drummer Kasper Tom Christiansen first met for a three-concert tour in June 2012. The immediate musical hook-up of the three musicians resulted in the forthcoming release of the CD Grøn - a recording documenting the entire third concert of the tour. The trio’s music places itself in the proud tradition of free-jazz saxophone trios without being stuck in the past. This is honest and pure improvising, using any means necessary to bring about great music.

Release: Pink Fem: Pink Fem (2011, Efpi Records)

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Pink Fem: Pink Fem (2011, Efpi Records)

Sam Andreae, sax
Ilari Filander, guitar
Peter Skibsted, bass
Kasper Tom, drums

Release: FUSK: FUSK (2011, WhyPlayJazz)

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

FUSK: FUSK (2011, WhyPlayJazz)

Recorded, mixed and mastered 2010 at Berlinaudio by Christian Betz. All compositions by Kasper Tom Christiansen. Track 5 and 8 also by Philipp Gropper, Andreas Lang and Rudi Mahall.

Kasper Tom Christiansen (drums), Philipp Gropper (saxophone), Andreas Lang (bass), Rudi Mahall (bass clarinet)

Release: Umlaut Urlaub: Live in Greifswald 2009 (2010, WhyPlayJazz)

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Umlaut Urlaub: Live in Greifswald 2009 (2010, WhyPlayJazz)

The Danish-German quartet “Umlaut Urlaub” from Berlin sets an example for young modern jazz from the German federal capital. And it does so in an easygoing and charming way: Completely unpretentious, the compositions are accompanied by an airiness and easiness, while at the same time showing complex structures and partly abstract themes. The saxophonists Wanja Slavin and Johannes Schleiermacher give the tracks their essential musical colouring. They are joined by Andreas Lang (electric bass) and Kasper Tom Christiansen (drums) in the rhythm section. Together they conquer the listener with independence and intelligent interplay.

Release: QUARTz: So ein Ding muss ich auch live haben (2010, WhyPlayJazz)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0200

QUARTz: So ein Ding muss ich auch live haben (2010, WhyPlayJazz)

Kasper Tom Christiansen (dr),
Mads la Cour (cor, flh, hrn),
Frederik Vedersø (git),
Andreas Lang (b)

Release: KRAN: K.R.A.N. (2009, Gateway Music)

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0200

KRAN: K.R.A.N. (2009, Gateway Music)

Tomasz Licak, saxophone
Marek Kadziela, guitar
Richard Andersson, bass
Kasper Tom, drums

Release: Horn Amok: Horn Amok (2008)

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:00:00 +0200

Horn Amok: Horn Amok (2008)

Recorded 2008 in Copenhagen.

Mads la Cour - trp, flghorn, Eb-Horn
Bartek Wawryniuk - altosax
Tomasz Licak - tenor, clarinet
Rasmus Fribo - tenor, soprano, bass clarinet
Richard Andersson - bass
Kasper Tom - drums + comp

Release: QUARTz: So ein Ding muss ich auch haben (2007, WhyPlayJazz)

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:00:00 +0200

QUARTz: So ein Ding muss ich auch haben (2007, WhyPlayJazz)

Mads la Cour (tp, flh)
Frederik Vedersø (git)
Andreas Lang (b)
Kasper Tom (dr)