Karsten Vogel

Karsten Vogel is a legendary Danish jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his genre-blurring creativity and deep roots in Scandinavia’s experimental music scene. Rising to prominence in the late 1960s as a founding member of the groundbreaking band Burnin Red Ivanhoe, Vogel became synonymous with fusing jazz improvisation with rock energy and Nordic folk textures. Over his five-decade career, he’s collaborated with giants like Hugh Hopper (Soft Machine) and fellow Scandinavian innovators, while his solo work (like the recent *The Endless Flow of the Great Holy River* and *Evergreens*) showcases his lyrical saxophone style and knack for weaving atmospheric, storytelling-driven compositions.

A restless sonic explorer, Vogel’s recent releases—from the haunting *Cry!* to the playful *God Only Knows*—prove he’s still pushing boundaries at 80+, blending free-jazz spontaneity with cinematic scope. Whether riffing with Danish piano greats (like on *Sindbillede*) or crafting moody, river-inspired soundscapes, his music feels both timeless and refreshingly unpredictable. A quiet giant of European jazz, Vogel’s career is a masterclass in staying curious while keeping one foot firmly planted in melody’s endless possibilities.

Genres

Melodic Bass

Brazilian Jazz

Latest Release

This is It

Karsten Vogel

Album - 9 Tracks - Released September 21, 2018