Asger Thomsen is a bass player and composer living in Copenhagen, Denmark. He works primarily in the field of contemporary improvised music. With a physical, detail-oriented approach and a rich palette of sounds often strengthened by the use of unconventional extended techniques, he aims for contrast and dynamic forward motion in his music. Thomsen has established himself as a versatile improviser on the Copenhagen scene, and tours internationally. He is often working in ad hoc settings with other improvisers and with projects such as Rhizom, Engel/Thomsen, and a solo project. He is also organising the DIY concert series Absolute Music in Copenhagen.
“Thomsen has a strong instinct for structure, which ensures direction and cohesiveness, even during the music’s most free-flowing moments.” – Bill Meyer, Downbeat
Educated at Syddansk Musikkonservatorium, Esbjerg (Bachelor) and Rythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen (Music Performance, Master Degree).
He has performed with Jesper Zeuthen, Eliot Cardinaux, Axel Dörner, Sture Ericson, Kresten Osgood, Akira Sakata, Haruhiko Okabe, Emilio Gordoa, Mia Dyberg, and many others. Toured in Denmark, Germany, Poland, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and USA.
Top photo by Cassidy Clash
Contact
Feel free to contact me directly about bookings, records, lessons etc.
asgerthomsen (at) gmail (dot) com
+45 61 69 68 38