“the best pianist
of his generation”
Sugita Hiroki - Swing Journal (Japan)
Photo Credit: Jesper Bjarke Andersen
EPICURUS
Niels Lan Doky opens Epicurus, a venue where world-class jazz, gastronomy, and mixology come together in perfect harmony.
Now open, this one-of-a-kind space blends live jazz performances with exceptional food and cocktails, creating an atmosphere where music is not just heard but truly felt. Every detail is carefully curated to transform a night out into an immersive journey—one that engages all the senses and redefines what a jazz venue can be.
”SWIM GOOD” SINGLE
OUT NOW
June 25 marks the release of Swim Good, my new single featuring the talented Danish singer Viola Meyer. I wanted to revisit this modern classic with a fresh, personal perspective—blending jazz sensibility and cinematic atmosphere to create something truly my own. This recording is inspired by my ongoing curiosity about generational change and artistic exploration. I hope you'll take a listen—click below.
”MODERN STANDARDS”
LISTEN HERE
The Modern Standards, featuring Niels Lan Doky, Bill Evans, Darryl Jones, and Harvey Mason, have released their self-titled album.
They creatively interpret contemporary pop hits, seamlessly blending them with their own originals. While the creative task is complex, the concept is simple: Interpreting broadly known songs through the lens of jazz.
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Spencer MotamedySir Niels Lan Doky:
A generation younger than artists like Keith Jarrett and Pat Metheny, the pianist is one of the most acclaimed, prolific and unique jazz artists of his time. Renowned as "the best pianist of his generation" (Swing Journal, Japan), "fresh and provocative" (New York Times), and "one of the most important European pianists of the last 50 years" (El Diario, Spain).
“A very personal romantic sensibility. A melodist, with a deep and enlightening touch.”
Sir Niels Lan Doky has graced the most prestigious stages globally, from Royal Albert Hall to Carnegie Hall, to the Blue Note and beyond, captivating audiences everywhere, and has collaborated with the greatest jazz luminaries, such as Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, David Sanborn, Ray Brown and Darryl Jones, as well as classical orchestras like the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and Copenhagen Phil.
Known for his compelling improvisations and melodic-harmonic brilliance, Sir Doky stands as an exceptional pianist with a broad range.
Sir Doky's new concert series, “The Radius Of Now,” showcases original compositions, as well as improvisational ‘Explorations’ - spontaneous, abstract-poetic creations that delve deep into the present moment, rendering each performance a singular and extraordinary experience that cannot be replicated.
His symbiosis of Nordic lyricism and romanticism with American strength and determination defines his musical identity.
Sir Niels Lan Doky embodies a musical prowess in the league of jazz piano giants of yesteryear, and was knighted by HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 2010 for his musical contributions. As an esteemed Bösendorfer Artist, Sir Doky’s unparalleled tapestries of notes transport the instrument’s unmatched beauty to concert stages worldwide, inviting audiences to experience the sparkling storytelling within his music.
Aside from performing, arranging, composing and producing music - his work also include film director, author, venue owner and public speaker. He has lived in Boston, New York, Paris and London before returning to his hometown of Copenhagen in 2013, where he gave the TEDx Talk “How Jazz Wisdom Will Change Your Life” in 2016.
Get into the Music
Modern Standards (2023)
River of Time (2020)
Doky Brothers (1996)
Niels Lan Doky (1998)
Misty Dawn (1994)
The Target (1987)
