Esben Tjalve

Esben Tjalve is currently active in three main projects. His own band Red Kite and with Henrik Jensen Trio as well as the Danish trio Human Being Human.

The Red Kite album “Theory of Colours” was released in late 2019 to critical acclaim which led to the quintet being selected to perform at the European showcases at Jazzahead in 2021.

Red Kite “Theory of Colours” featuring: Fulvio Sigurta - Trumpet - Ross Hughes - bass clarinet - Hannes Riepler - guitar - Esben Tjalve - keys - Jasper Hoiby and Tim Giles - drums.

Red Kite has a new album coming out in May 2025 which features: Fulvio Sigurta - trumpet - Hannes Riepler - guitar - Esben Tjalve - keys - Jasper Høiby - bass - Marc Michel - drums.

“every track contains an abundance of beauty and originality, with serene melodies and subtle arrangements which give plenty of scope for improvisation.” London Jazz News - Peter Jones.

“Theory of Colours” is the sound of a band expanding its horizons. The overall approach remains unfailingly melodic and the compositions are highly evocative and have a strong pictorial quality. The Jazz Man

Human Being Human featuring Esben Tjalve - keys, Torben Bjørnskov - bass and Frederik Bülow - drums has recently release their second album Disappearance.

“Human Being Human impresses once again - now with their second virtuosic, playful album. Human Being Human is, in

my view, one of the most interesting new names on the Danish jazz scene now. A trio that, with virtuosity and keen wit,

playfully delivers a string of moving moments.”