Torben Westergaard

  • Review of The Gori Project II
    Review of The Gori Project II

    “This is a Danish-Korean musical fusion, both modern and traditional, that should not be listened to all at once. Indeed, the feelings bubble and whirl depending on the time of […]

  • Apple Music’s Jazz Chill playlist
    Apple Music’s Jazz Chill playlist

    My latest single, ‘Higher Minds,’ holds 14th on Apple Music’s Jazz Chill playlist. Why not give it a listen yourself and experience your own Higher Mind?

  • The Gori Project II – Four and a half star (out of five) in Slovakia
    The Gori Project II – Four and a half star (out of five) in Slovakia

    Intercultural Nordic Jazz and Korean Music “The Gori Project II is also a commentary on the current divisive times, where democratic exchange of opinions is significantly curtailed” […] And there […]

  • Now booking DK sept. 2024 – Jazz Brazil
    Now booking DK sept. 2024 – Jazz Brazil

    Torben Westergaard’s Jazz Brazil w/ special guest Helio Alves (BRA/USA) Danmarksturne 9-22 september, 2024 Bassist og komponist Torben Westergaard er en alsidig musiker med 19 cd-udgivelser i eget navn, turnéer […]

  • The Gori Project II – Even More Reviews!
    The Gori Project II – Even More Reviews!

    Intercultural Nordic Jazz and Korean Music Westergaard, who has extensive experience blending diverse musical genres, opted for an intriguing fusion of Scandinavian jazz with South Korean folk music. His choice […]

  • Jazz Brazil 2022 – Expanded Edition
    Jazz Brazil 2022 – Expanded Edition

    🎵 When Good Gets Even Better: Jazz Brazil 2022 – Expanded Edition Is Here! 🎵 What happens when something already good elevates to another level? Today, I’m thrilled to release an […]

  • The Gori Project II – More Reviews
    The Gori Project II – More Reviews

    Intercultural Nordic Jazz and Korean Music Danish bassist and keyboardist Torben Westergaard shines on this mostly instrumental set […] The consistently inventive and mesmerizing program adds up to one of […]

  • The Gori Project II – First Review
    The Gori Project II – First Review

    PJ Portrait in Jazz 西洋と東洋の現代的融合に成功。(Successfully achieved a contemporary fusion of Western and Eastern) Hiroki Sugita, PJ Portrait in Jazz (Japan) Mr. Hiroki Sugita of PJ Portrait in Jazz has graciously penned this […]

  • Now Then When
    Now Then When

    Pre-save the new single now! Hi everyone, I’m thrilled to tell you that my new single with Torben Westergaard: ‘Now Then When’ featuring The Gori Project II is coming out […]

  • Musikalske Milepæle: Dyk med ned i den kompositoriske proces bag mine 19 udgivelser
    Musikalske Milepæle: Dyk med ned i den kompositoriske proces bag mine 19 udgivelser

    En fin snak med Niels Wilhelm Knudsen på Radio Jazz, juni 2023

  • Er du musiklærer?
    Er du musiklærer?

    Hvis du nu er musiklærer, så har jeg en bøn til dig!

  • Gamma
    Gamma

    Film by Søren Svendsen ‘Gamma’ from the best album you have not heard yet.

  • Christmas Black
    Christmas Black

    Looking for a tune to get you through your Christmas Black? We’ve got you covered!

  • It was on a Saturday night – or actually, it wasn’t
    It was on a Saturday night – or actually, it wasn’t

    Music as a cross-cultural collaboration One night some weeks ago, I dreamt about the time-honored Danish folk song ‘Det var en lørdag aften’ (On a Saturday night) being played by Hyelim […]

  • Den didaktiske relationsmodel i musikundervisning
    Den didaktiske relationsmodel i musikundervisning

    Den didaktiske relationsmodel i musikundervisning Her er en video med et take på anvendelse af den didaktiske relationsmodel i musikundervisning. Den kan nemlig ret meget og er et godt klassisk […]

  • Bli’ Min
    Bli’ Min

    Bli’ min Do you ever feel a slight melancholy and an unsettled feeling of longing when passing into fall? Here is a song to hold your hand. The title of […]

  • Uro i september (Unease in September)
    Uro i september (Unease in September)

    Uro i september (Unease in September) Have you ever felt that the fall, besides its beautiful colors and qualities, also signifies things ending? I have! Therefore I relate very much […]

  • Music to get by with
    Music to get by with

    Music to get by with Have you ever felt music connects you with yourself or others in troubled times?  On this new CD, JAZZ BRAZIL, released today, we hope to […]

  • Golden
    Golden

    Golden The Urban Dictionary defines Golden as “To be perfect, or exactly what’s needed.” The new single from the album Jazz Brazil that you can pre-save to your favorite streaming service […]

  • Bli’ Min
    Bli’ Min

    The title of this song Bli’ Min (in Danish), translates into ‘becoming mine’ in English. The song may speak about how you feel when you are hoping and longing for […]

  • Summer Song
    Summer Song

    About summer and songs – and Summer Song In the Nordic countries, summer is a particular time of year. It is longer, brighter, and warmer. Last summer, I dreamed up […]

  • Mindful music and health
    Mindful music and health

    Working in between music as an aesthetic object, flow, and mindfulness Mindful musicDet er altid en oplevelse at befinde sig med leder af Dansk Center for Mindfulness læge Lone Overby […]

  • Uro i september
    Uro i september

    Uro i september Magiske øjeblikke #1 Jeg har kendt til Søren Kragh-Jacobsen siden han, som helt ung, var en del af DR’s Sommerferiebussen med Elith Nørreholm i sidst-tresserne. Mediebilledet var […]

  • You’re unique, but not the chosen one
    You’re unique, but not the chosen one

    Music lessons learned # 5 You’re unique, but not the chosen one Practical advice and spiritual corrective “Let’s face it. Nobody in this room is a genius.” The words hang […]

  • Musik, der taler op til børn
    Musik, der taler op til børn

    Sne lidt i maj, sne lidt i dig Musik der taler op til børn. Helt op. Kirsebærsne er på mange måder et hjerteprojekt for mig. Først og fremmest, fordi jeg […]

  • Keep walking!
    Keep walking!

    Music lessons learned #4 Prelude One of the most important things as a music practitioner is getting the experience of playing with one’s elders. They contain deep knowledge about music-making […]

  • It is all about generosity
    It is all about generosity

    Music lessons learned #3 It is all about generosity Excuse me, Mr. Purdie, can I ask you a question? I was approaching the world-famous drummer Bernard Purdie in the narrow corridor […]

  • Whatever you play, be real!
    Whatever you play, be real!

    Music lessons learned #2 Class, remember, whatever you play, be real! The words sounded into the room and hit me like a truck. Tuba player Bob Stewart was the making […]

  • To trust in others and the music
    To trust in others and the music

    Music lessons learned #1 To trust in others and the music Back in 1990, almost 30 years ago, I was about to do my first record called What I Miss. […]