Nattens filigran

The third album from Danish jazz quartet Totemtanz. Recorded in early 2026 and produced by Johnnie McCoy.


About

A modern jazz quartet from Denmark, weaving Nordic folk, Copenhagen's jazz heritage and the nostalgia of interwar cabaret into one sound.

Totemtanz draws on a wide range of styles and sonic combinations, from jazz and rock to contemporary composition. The debut album came out in December 2022, and “Abstrakte maskiner 2” was in frequent rotation on Danish national radio. The second album, In Trödelmarkt der Träume, followed in January 2024. The third, Nattens filigran, was released on 22 May 2026.

  • Carsten Müller NielsenDrums, percussion, steel tongue drum, vocal
  • Lars Næsbye ChristensenKeys, percussion, vocal
  • Christian CoffClarinet, flutes
  • Kristoffer KjeldbyBass, banjo
2026 · Third album

Nattens filigran

Contains eleven new tracks, recorded and produced by Johnnie McCoy. Released in May 2026.

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2024 · Second album

In Trödelmarkt der Träume

The album was released in January 2024. The nine new tracks took the band's sound world further.

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2022 · Debut album

Totemtanz

Released December 2022. “Abstrakte maskiner 2” got frequent rotation on Danish national radio.

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Shows

Come hear the new album live. Dates are added as they're confirmed.

    Past shows

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      Selected tracks

      Songs from all three albums. Press play to listen right here.


      Album cover for Nattens filigran

      Released 22 May 2026

      Nattens filigran

      11 tracksJazz/RockProd. Johnnie McCoy

      Recorded in early 2026, the album blends jazz and rock and goes further into the band's own sound world: Nordic folk, Copenhagen jazz and the nostalgia of interwar cabaret. We couldn't be prouder of how it turned out.



      Press & booking

      Press kit

      Totemtanz is a modern jazz quartet. The compositions often recall the interwar jazz and cabaret scene, while borrowing from rock, Nordic folk and contemporary composition.

      Photos by David Foli. Free to use with credit to the photographer. Click a photo for a larger version, or download them all.

      Booking & inquiries

      totemtanz@totemtanz.dk

      Totemtanz in the greenhouse, one member seated in a velvet armchair. Totemtanz in the greenhouse at dusk with warm string lights. The four members of Totemtanz standing apart in a snowy garden. Totemtanz in black and white against the greenhouse railing.