Jazz / Avant-Garde, Post-Bop, Experimental Big Band
Pierre Dorge (guitar)
Morten Carlsen (saxophones, taragot)
Bent Clausen (vibes)
Peter Danstrup (bass)
Kenneth Agerholm (trombone)
Irene Becker (keyboard)
Uffe Markussen (alto sax, soprano sax)
Marilyn Mazur (drums, percussion)
Niels Neergaard (trombone)
New Jungle Orchestra
Ole Romer (drums, percussion)
Simon Spang-Hanssen (tenor sax)
John Tchicai (tenor sax, alto sax)
Jesper Zeuthen (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 |
