Jens Haack

In our environmentally conscious era, it might be somewhat risky to release a CD titled “Smoker’s Lounge.” However, the title does aptly describe the serene and relaxed nature of the music within.

This album lends itself to be enjoyed during moments of tranquility, perhaps while indulging in a smoke, nestled in a plush leather armchair with a glass of brandy nearby, accompanied by the gentle crackling of a fireplace in the background. Interestingly, it is no coincidence that our main protagonist, saxophonist Jens Haack, was previously associated with a band called The Cigars. Haack’s passion for the saxophone was sparked at the age of thirteen in 1968 when he witnessed the great Coleman Hawkins perform on television. The following year, Haack attended The Vallekilde Highschool’s summer jazz clinic, where he encountered a group of talented young musicians who would go on to make their mark in the Danish jazz and rock scene. Among them were guitarist Mikkel Nordsø, pianist Ben Besiakow, drummer Kasper Winding, and flautist Aske Bentzon.