NIELS LAN DOKY INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COLLECTIVE proudly PRESENTS
MODERN STANDARDS SUPERGROUP
feat. Ernie Watts, Niels Lan Doky, Darryl Jones & Harvey Mason.
The band formerly known as Jazz/Takes Supergroup has changed name to Modern Standards Supergroup to align with their new album entitled "Modern Standards" (with Bill Evans on saxophone). The album was released May 16 by Bang&Olufsen as a limited edition exclusive double vinyl LP set but will have a broader public worldwide release in September (confidential until further notice) on all digital platforms as well as on vinyl LP. Read about the Modern Standards album here.
Based on popular demand, the group is NOW ACCEPTING OFFERS FOR North America in February 2024, and Europe in March 2024. Saxophonist Ernie Watts replaces Bill Evans for the European tour.
The four legendary musicians embark on a musical journey based on one of the Niels Lan Doky International Jazz Collective’s most successful concepts, the Jazz/Takes concert series residing at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. While the creative task of Jazz/Takes is complex, the concept is simple: Interpreting the canons of well-established genres of contemporary music - through the lens of jazz. The MODERN STANDARDS SUPERGROUP plays a mixture of their own original compositions and jazz interpretations of flagship songs from genres we all know and love. To read more in depth click here.
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THE STORY BEHIND THE ALBUM & CONCEPT
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SELECTED PRESS QUOTES
“The quartet's sovereign playing and open attitude conjure up entertaining versions of the songs.”
- Ilari Tapio (Satakunnan Kansa, Finland)
“the creme de la creme of the international jazz and music scene.”
- Simon Sargsyan (Jazz Blues News, Belgium)
“four legends gathered [...] a combo that raises expectations and makes those in the know of the scene sit up and take notice
- Alexandra Rangger (MeinBezirk, Austria)
“Intellect, experience, joy in music and the curiosity to break new ground come together on stage.”
- Bernhard Pehl, (Donau Kurier, Hungary)
“The technical prowess of the [...] quartet was evident, but the dedication and carefree humor were not self-evident. Having performed alongside superstars like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Sting, the conkers obviously enjoyed their free form”
- Ilari Tapio (Satakunnan Kansa, Finland)
“The musicians enveloped the audience with sweet sounds and gave them 2 hours of bliss.”
- Simon Sargsyan (Jazz Blues News, Belgium)
“A strong performance from a brilliant crossover project that rightly has the term “Super” in its name and exceeds what the preliminary laurels promised.”
- Alexandra Rangger (MeinBezirk, Austria)
“The Jazz/Takes supergroup actually plays “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana. The anthem of grunge without Kurt Cobain's unmistakable vocals? Yes, it works. And more than that: it really swings.”
- Bernhard Pehl, (Donau Kurier, Hungary)
“[...] the dozen-song set felt like a series of "songs from my life". Even Lan Doky's and Evans' own compositions had a personal charge, not just notes on paper.”
- Ilari Tapio (Satakunnan Kansa, Finland)
“The supergroup has come together for a simple yet ingenious concept that adds colors from jazz to fusion to the dense palette of contemporary music. There was something amazing in the evening's repertoire and the listeners could hardly believe their ears because of the new clothes that some old hits were able to wear as dazzling evening wear.”
- Alexandra Rangger (MeinBezirk, Austria)
“[...] the concept worked. Although that is actually a complete understatement. When people like Bill Evans, Harvey Mason, Darryl Jones and Niels Lan Doky are on stage together, non-functioning is simply not foreseen in the blueprint of the universe.”
- Bernhard Pehl, (Donau Kurier, Hungary)
THE ARTISTS
Ernie Watts has been called “one of the greatest living saxophonists.” His work with Charlie Haden’s Quartet West and Pat Metheny’s Special Quartet is legendary. He won 2 Grammy Awards for albums produced by Quincy Jones, worked with Thelonious Monk and has recorded over 1500 albums and film scores with icons such as Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan, Carole King and all the Motown artists.
Aside from performing, arranging, composing, and producing music Niels Lan Doky has worked as a film director, author, venue owner, speaker, and he is Knighted by HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. International press have called him "the best pianist of his generation" and “one of the most important pianists that European jazz has given us in the last 45 years”
Originally from Chicago, bassist Darryl Jones rose to fame in the mid-1980s recording and touring worldwide with Miles Davis. In 1985, he became a member of Sting's first solo band with Branford Marsalis, Kenny Kirkland, and Omar Hakim. Jones joined the Rolling Stones after bassist Bill Wyman retired and has toured and recorded with the band since 1994.
Harvey Mason is one of the most recorded drummers of all time. His credentials reflect mind-boggling versatility (Björk, James Brown, Celine Dion, Duke Ellington, and Earth Wind & Fire are barely the tip of the iceberg). His most famous jazz work includes the groundbreaking Herbie Hancock album “Headhunters”, he also co-wrote the hit song “Chameleon”.