The Pogo Problem - Releasekoncert at Kayak Bar

The Pogo Problem is an Icelandic/Danish collaboration under the leadership of Icelandic guitarist/composer Steinar Guðjónsson. He is accompanied by Anders Hellborn (Søren Ulrik Thomsen og det Glemtekvarter, Billow, Juju Bell) on electric bass and Kristoffer Tophøj (Tako Lako, Wangel, Interfoam) on drums. Their music is a fusion of instrumental pop, nordic jazz, and progressive rock.

In the summer of 2017 their self titled debut album was released. The album received positive reviews, including a nomination for “Icelandic Music Award, Jazz composition of the year” for their tune “Difference of Opinion”. In addition, the tracks "Legg" and "Fair Enough" have been played regularly on P8jazz and even reached the top 10 most played weekly list. Their sophomore album is due early 2021 with the first single already out in december 2020....

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The Pogo Problem is an Icelandic/Danish collaboration under the leadership of Icelandic guitarist/composer Steinar Guðjónsson. He is accompanied by Anders Hellborn (Søren Ulrik Thomsen og det Glemtekvarter, Billow, Juju Bell) on electric bass and Kristoffer Tophøj (Tako Lako, Wangel, Interfoam) on drums. Their music is a fusion of instrumental pop, nordic jazz, and progressive rock.

In the summer of 2017 their self titled debut album was released. The album received positive reviews, including a nomination for “Icelandic Music Award, Jazz composition of the year” for their tune “Difference of Opinion”. In addition, the tracks "Legg" and "Fair Enough" have been played regularly on P8jazz and even reached the top 10 most played weekly list. Their sophomore album is due early 2021 with the first single already out in december 2020.

“... an exciting scandinavian trio, that with this debut are far out over the launch pad. Keep an eye on them in the future”
-Brian Petro, JazzSpecial

“They are debuting with an album that is flooded with melodic and energetic jazz”
- Niels Overgård. JazzNyt

“We get good composition, good performance and a mood that fits perfectly for a calm sunny day.”
- Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts

TICKET PRICE: 70 kr.

DOORS // KL: 19.30
CONCERT // K. 20.00



The Pogo Problem er et dansk / islandsk samarbejde under ledelse af den islandske guitarist og komponist Steinar Guðjónsson. Han akkompagneres af Anders Hellborn (Søren Ulrik Thomsen og Det Glemte Kvarter, Billow, Juju Bell) på elbas og Kristoffer Tophøj (Tako Lako, Wangel, Lukkif, Interfoam) på trommer. Musikken beskrives bedst som en god blanding af instrumental pop-jazz, nordisk jazz, og lidt progressiv rock.

l juni 2017 udkom deres selvbetitlede debutalbum. Pladen har fået flotte anmeldelser samt en nominering til Icelandic Music Award i kategorien “Jazz composition of the year” for nummeret “Difference of Opinion”. Derudover har numrene “Legg” og “Fair Enough” ligget top-10 over de mest spillede sange på P8 jazz. Deres anden plade kommer ud i starten af 2021 med den første single allerede ud i december 2020.

“... en spændende skandinavisk trio, der med denne debut er kommet godt ud over affyringsrampen. Hold øje med dem i fremtiden”
-Brian Petro, JazzSpecial

"Oprigtig, ubesværet og holder lytteren fra første tone. God harmoni, hvor ingen overskygger hinanden”
- Icelandic Music Awards Jazz udvalget.

“De debuterer med et album der flyder over af melodisk og energisk jazz.”
- Niels Overgård. JazzNyt

"Vi får gode kompositioner, godt spil og et humør der passer perfekt til en rolig solrig dag."
- Jan Granlie, Salt Peanuts

Lineup:
Steinar Guðjónsson – guitar
Anders Hellborn - elbas
Kristoffer Tophøj – trommer

KONCERTEN FOREGÅR I GARAGEN.

BILLETPRIS: 70 kr.

DØRE // KL: 19.30
KONCERT // K. 20.00

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