Benjamin Juul-Dimond

Jazz Jam at Pica Pica 20-11-24
2024-11-20 20:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) | Pica Pica, Aarhus, DK, Vester Allé 15, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
I will be hosting the jazz jam at Pica Pica in Aarhus this coming Wednesday.
I’m really looking forward to playing an opening set with 2 of the most exciting, young breakthrough jazz musicians on the Danish scene. The Odense based pianist Carl-Emil Dons previously won the Bucharest Jazz Competition in 2022 with his trio. The bassist for the evening will be Simon Turp who currently lives in Aarhus.
The trio will be playing a set of standards with energy and intensity, which will then be followed by an open jam session. So come on down, play or simply enjoy some great jazz vibes.
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Jazz Jam at Pica Pica 19-02-25
2025-02-19 20:00 | Pica Pica, Aarhus, DK, Vester Allé 15, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
Really looking forward to playing drums in the house band for the Jazz Jam at Pica Pica on Wednesday 19th February. The band will be a trio that includes Mark Hurrell on saxophone and Adrián Filip on bass.
Mark comes from the UK and has recently been undertaking a Master’s degree associated with the elite music program NOMAZZ (a joint initiative between the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm). Previously, he studied at some of the UK’s most respected establishments and has played at top jazz clubs in London such as Ronnie Scotts, 606 jazz club and Pizza Express.
Adrián comes from Slovakia and is completing a Master’s degree with RAMA (the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus). Adrián has played across Europe and in various settings including the band Groove Junction who performed at the Aarhus Jazz Festival.
The trio will perform an opening set of tunes by Thelonius Monk, Joe Henderson and Freddie Hubbard. This will be followed by an open jam session. Hope to see you there!

Juul-Dimond/Dahl Knudsen/Dons Christensen 04-04-25
2025-04-04 15:00 | Tøjhuset,Fredericia, DK, Gothersgade 34, Fredericia, 7000, Denmark
Really looking forward to playing at Tøjhuset, Fredericia, DK with the bassist Kenneth Dahl Knudsen and pianist Carl-Emil Dons Christensen. This is an exciting new trio playing contemporary jazz and world music – the trio’s repertoire consists primarily of their own compositions.
Kenneth Dahl Knudsen is one of the most recognized Danish bassists. He is an active composer and musician and is the bandleader for a number of his own projects. Knudsen has played and worked with a number of Danish and
international jazz musicians, including John Scofield, Uffe Steen, Aaron Parks, Gilad Hekselman, Dick Oatts, Lingling Yu, Mayank Bedekar, Jonathan Blake, Joel Frahm, Francois Lindemann, Jaleel Shaw, Uri Gurvich, Tomasz Dabrowski and Gauthier Toux. Knudsen lives in and works from Aalborg. He holds a position as assistant professor at the Royal Academy of Music where he teaches bass, entrepreneurship and ensemble playing. In addition, Knudsen is Musical Director for the talent development projects Young Nordic Stars and Liberty Orchestra.
Carl-Emil Dons Christensen, an outstanding young musician, is a regular pianist in various projects, including the critically acclaimed Tobias Stavngaard Sextet where he plays with Aske Drasbæk and Jakob Sørensen from The Kutimangoes. In 2022 he won the Bucharest Jazz Competition with his own trio.
There will be a jam session following the concert. Hope to see you there!
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Steffen Brix Trio 14-07-25
2025-07-14 19:30 | Fairbar, Aarhus, DK, Klostertorvet 6, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
The first night of 2 events at the Aarhus Jazz Festival 2025 that features the Steffen Brix Trio. The line up includes Steffen Brix on guitar, Mark Ong on bass, and myself Benjamin Juul-Dimond on drums.
The venue this evening is Fairbar, Aarhus, DK
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Steffen Brix Trio 17-07-25
2025-07-17 15:30 | Fairbar, Aarhus, DK, Klostertorvet 6, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
The second concert at the Aarhus Jazz Festival 2025 that features the Steffen Brix Trio. The line up includes Steffen Brix on guitar, Mark Ong on bass, and myself Benjamin Juul-Dimond on drums.
The venue this afternoon is Fairbar, Aarhus, DK
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Jazz Jam at Pica Pica 11-03-26
2026-03-11 20:00 | Pica Pica, Aarhus, DK, Vester Allé 15, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
I will be playing in the house band celebrating the 100th Jazz Jam at Pica Pica, Aarhus this coming Wednesday.
The line up for the gig that takes place before the jam starts will be as follows:
Jascha Briand Søndergaard Guitar (DK)
Louis Sheridan-Wildi Alto Saxophone (UK)
Harry Souter Bass (UK)
Benjamin Juul-Dimond Drums (DK/UK)
Both Louis and Harry have been in Scandinavia studying on the music program NOMAZZ (a joint initiative between the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm).
Jascha previously lived in Berlin for 6 years and studied at the Berlin Jazz Institute and currently resides in Aarhus.
The quartet will perform an opening set and this will be followed by an open jam session. Hope to see you there!
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Jazz Night at Café Mellemfolk 04-04-26
2026-04-04 20:00 | Café Mellemfolk, Aarhus, DK, 1. sal, Mejlgade 53, Aarhus, 8000, Denmark
I will be playing drums for the Jazz Night at Café Mellemfolk, Aarhus which will be fronted by the Aarhus-based guitarist Nicklas Jensen. Each month he hosts a new line up playing jazz from the 1950’s/60’s.
Café Mellemfolk supports authentic, live music and has a welcoming atmosphere serving organic coffee and beer, vegan food and homemade bread.
Lineup:

Nicklas Jensen – Guitar
Andreas Schmitz – Bass
Benjamin Juul-Dimond – Drums

Hope to see you there!
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Bobo Moreno & Night Train Big Band 11-04-26
2026-04-11 18:00 | Østergaards Hotel, Silkeborgvej 94, Herning, 7400, Denmark
Really looking forward to performing with Bobo Moreno and the Night Train Big Band.
Bobo Moreno is a prominent Danish jazz and soul singer. He is celebrated for his expressive voice and diverse stylistic range. Bobo gained national recognition in 1993 as part of the pop duo Peaches & Bobo. He is an established big band singer performing with bands such as the DR Big Band and Tivoli’s Big Band. Bobo appears regularly at top jazz venues and festivals in Denmark and across Europe.
The Night Train Big Band is a full big band. They play a diverse repertoire spanning from Count Basie through to Michael Bublé, Weather Report, funk, Latin American rhythms and movie themed music.
Should be a great evening starting at 6:00pm and ending at midnight and includes music and a 3-course meal.
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Frank Sinatra Tribute Concert Featuring Bobo Moreno
2026-06-19 19:00 | Torvet, Herning, Torvet, Herning, 7400, Denmark
Peforming with Bobo Moreno and the Night Train Big Band on an evening dedicated to the music of Frank Sinatra.
Bobo Moreno is a prominent Danish jazz and soul singer. He is celebrated for his warm expressive voice and diverse stylistic range. Bobo is an established big band singer performing with bands such as the DR Big Band and Tivoli’s Big Band. He appears regularly at top jazz venues and festivals in Denmark and across Europe.
The Night Train Big Band is a full big band. They play a diverse repertoire spanning from Count Basie through to Michael Bublé, Weather Report, funk, Latin American rhythms and movie themed music.
The concert starts at 7pm at Torvet, Herning. Should be a great night!
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