Niels Wilhelm Knudsen
Bass
Bandleader, composer and bassist, Niels, was nominated for a Danish Music Award in 2014. The hardworking musician is currently working on his 3rd album, set to release in the spring of 2016, it features guitarist Gilad Hekselman.
Jakob Svensson
Vibraphone
In Copenhagen, people are beginning to take notice of Jakob ekstraordinary talent. The humble Jakob, studied in L.A. before hitting the danish jazz scene. A composer as well, he has recorded an album with Bob Moses on drums, hopefully to be released soon.
Jens Sondergaard
Alto and Tenor Saxophone
A respected veteran of the danish jazz scene, Jens is a invaluable asset in NWK5, playing every kind of saxophone as well as applying his arranging skills to the tunes. Jens is the 2009 winner of a Danish Music Award for his duo recording with pianist Kenny Werner.
Dennis Drud
Drums
Powerhouse drummer, Dennis, has boundless energy and creativity when he’s at the drumkit. A Copenhagen resident for the past twenty years, he has been playing and recording with most jazz cats in town. Also, Dennis is a passionate and very knowledgeable record collector.
Thomas Maintz
Guitar & Effects
A busy man, Thomas leads his own groups, composes, plays various instruments i theater productions and plays with a big band on his night off… In 2014 he released the wonderful album ‘Present’ featuring Scott Colley bass and Jonathan Blake drums.