[Harp-L] Two Great Young Scandinavian Players

["Brendan Power" <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I sometimes feel non-US players don't get the attention they deserve on the
main harmonica lists, so from time to time like to highlight world-class
players that many Americans may have barely heard of.

There are two brilliant young Scandinavian players that merit your
attention: Sweden's Filip Jers, and Denmark's Jacob Venndt. They are both
amazing technicians, great improvisers, multi-instrumentalists (especially
Jacob, who plays over 15 instruments to a high level), and well-schooled
reading musicians who have a deep grounding in classical & jazz music
theory.

Schooled as a bass player, Jacob plays all the harmonica types, but
specialises on his own swinging style of jazz chromatic. Filip started on
diatonic and won the World Championship a few years ago, but now also plays
excellent chromatic.

They are doing some great gigs in their respective countries, and have a
good presence on Youtube. Check out these recent videos:

FILIP JERS (stunning overblow diatonic and accordion together, live)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXJYqdv8ugc

JACOB VENNDT (he plays all the instruments on this one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EV1Sy2bOyQ

Both are amazing pieces in their different ways. Hopefully these links will
encourage you to explore further!

Cheers, 

Brendan Power
WEBSITE: http://www.brendan-power.com 
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/BrendanPowerMusic