Anders Koppel: the Hammond's Danish master

Today, the Spotlight shines On legendary Danish organist Anders Koppel.

Great music often runs in the family, and as proof, we have our first father-son episodes of Spotlight On. Last November, we had Benjamin Koppel, son and collaborator of today’s guest.

But today’s story starts decades ago when Anders played Newport with his band Savage Rose. Fast forward to now, and Anders is back at the Hammond B3, making magic with Benjamin on alto sax and the incredible Brian Blade on drums.

This trio came together naturally. Benjamin and Brian have been close friends and collaborators since 2011. Something special clicked when they invited Anders to join them on the organ. Their latest album, Time Again, swings hard while aiming for the heart.

(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from the album Time Again by Benjamin Koppel, Brian Blade, & Anders Koppel)

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Dig Deeper

• Learn more about Anders Koppel at wisemusicclassical.com
• Purchase Time Again on Qobuz or Bandcamp, and listen on your streaming platform of choice
• Time Again teaser video
• Check out Benjamin Koppel at benjaminkoppel.com and his check out his label Cowbell Music
• Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist’s narrative (Spotlight On podcast)
• The Savage Rose
• Brian Blade | Drummer
• All About Jazz Organ: Inside the Hammond B-3
• Kenny Werner | Pianist
• Newport Jazz Festival - 1969

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