Pierre Dørge

Pierre Dørge is a Danish guitarist and composer known for blending jazz with a wide range of global musical influences, particularly from Africa, Asia, and the Balkans. He's best known as the leader of the New Jungle Orchestra, a genre-defying ensemble that has been a staple of the international jazz scene since the 1980s. With a playful, adventurous spirit, Dørge’s music often fuses free jazz improvisation with driving rhythms and colorful orchestrations, reflecting his deep curiosity and open-minded approach to musical collaboration.

Over the years, Dørge has worked with a diverse array of artists and brought his band to stages around the world, continually exploring new sonic territories. Albums like Bluu Afroo and Sketches of India showcase his gift for cross-cultural musical storytelling, while his live recordings at legendary venues like Jazzhus Montmartre capture the raw energy of his performances. Whether in the studio or on stage, Pierre Dørge keeps pushing jazz forward with wit, warmth, and a truly global perspective.

Genres

Free Jazz

Ethiopian Jazz

Experimental

Folk

Rock

Classical

Jazz

Blues

Afrobeat

Fusion Music

Related Artists

Jan Garbarek

John Scofield

Marilyn Mazur

Jakob Bro

Palle Mikkelborg

Herbie Hancock

Pat Metheny

Chick Corea

Keith Jarrett

Bill Frisell

Wayne Shorter

McCoy Tyner

Latest Release

Jazzhus Montmartre (Live)

Pierre Dørge

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 16, 2025