Something to consider

In 1987, Jesper Hedegaard was awarded the Troféu Caymmi in Salvador, Bahia, in recognition of his work.

Album Frutos do Nagé “Exquisite arrangements and compositions with a distinctly Brazilian flavor, combined with impeccable execution. The album stands out for its rich harmony and natural swing, while violin, viola, and harmonica add finesse and sensitivity to every track.”
— Cesar Machado, Brazilian drummer, arranger & educator

Concert “Atmospheric Brazilian jazz flowed effortlessly and elegantly from the stage. With her warm, expressive voice and strong authenticity, singer Dominique added beautiful colors, supported by the solid and refined playing of Jesper Hedegaard and an outstanding ensemble.”
— Pia Blom, Giant Steps, Svendborg

Concert “A wonderful evening of Brazilian music that raised the temperature and evoked the feeling of being on the beaches of Rio. Jesper Hedegaard is so deeply rooted in the style that ‘Brazilian’ could well be his nationality.”
— Thorsten Rasmussen, Chairman, Hornbæk Jazz Club

Concert “Elegant, beautiful, and superbly performed – the music was filled with joy and brought to life by highly inspired musicians, capturing the sensual and captivating spirit of Brazil.”
— Pia Blom, Giant Steps, Svendborg

Review “Jesper Hedegaard has devoted his life to Brazilian music. Beyond his undeniable talent, he plays with the most essential element required to interpret it: passion. He is a true ambassador of the genre, keeping its rich nuances alive in Europe. Brazil is grateful.”
— Guilherme Vergueiro, one of Brazil’s finest pianists

Review “More than influence, what is at stake here is language. The choro “Reencontro,” by Jesper Hedegaard, is not merely an external influence from  Brazilian music; it is the result of decades of listening, practice, and absorption of that tradition.
— Samuel Pompeo, one of Brazil’s finest saxophonist

Concert  “We’ve now lived in Denmark for 8 years, and this is the first time we’ve experienced Brazilian music at this level.”
— A Brazilian couple at Lyngby Jazz Club said, overwhelmed.