Jazz / Avant-Garde, Post-Bop
Pierre Dorge (guitar)
Billy Hart (drums)
Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen (bass)
John Tchicai (tenor sax, alto sax)
Pierre Dorge
Active Decades: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: Feb 28, 1946 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre: Jazz
Pierre Dorge has gained some fame for his work with his New Jungle Orchestra, a band that plays fresh interpretations of some classics (particularly by Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk) along with its leader's originals. Dorge led his first band in 1960, was a member of John Tchicai's big band (1969-1971), in 1978 headed a quartet called Thermaenius, and in 1980 put together the New Jungle Orchestra. Dorge has recorded several very interesting sessions (including a duo with Tchicai) for the SteepleChase label.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
