The Danish Traditionen Tro Jazzband

The "Traditionen Tro" Jazzband was founded in 1977 in Esbjerg, a port on the west coast of Denmark. With a few changes the members are the same, even today. This exceptionel "sticking together" in the band means a very warm and exiting way of playing jazz music. The band is very busy, playing a lot in Denmark and abroad, but you should know that they all have their steady jobs to take care of beside their great interests in jazz music. Many clubs, festivals and jazzfans want to hear the band again and again, e. g. the famous "Riverboat Jazz Festival" in Silkeborg the last ten years in a row.

Unfortunately there is no single English word or expression covering the meaning of the name of the band, but it means more or less,"according to tradition/being faithful towards the traditions." This simply means that they like to play New Orleans/Dixieland jazz music and evergreens in their own way, but with respect. Hope you will enjoy listening to the music as much as the musicians enjoy playing it!

The members of "Traditionen Tro" are: (though we are not necessarily playing all of us at the same gigs)

Erik Sørensen : Clarinet, Soprano sax and vocals

Tage "Shorty" Pedersen : Trombone, tambourine and handclapping

Viggo Lauridsen  : Trumpet and flugelhorn

Finn Østergaard : Piano

Helge Andersen : Bass guitar

Erling Petersen : Drums

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