Akira.Drums (JP) + J. Ludvig III ¦ Cph Jazz Festival ¦ Union

Akira.Drums (akira dot drums)

Akira Nakamura’s solo project akira.drums, from Okinawa, blends minimalist visuals with extended, hypnotic rhythmic progressions. With roots in jazz and electronica, and inspired by Steve Reich, Japanese folk music, and krautrock, he creates rhythmically complex soundscapes that, when combined with sleek graphic visuals and layers of electronic noise, form a captivating and mesmerizing experience.

He has lived and studied in both Berlin and New York, influences that are clearly reflected in Nakamura’s music, where references to both Berghain and Blue Note can be heard.

Akira.drums is part of Final Descent’s Artist in Residency 2025, where three Japanese musicians will visit Copenhagen Jazz Festival with solo performances and exciting new collaborations.

J. Ludvig III

Behind the artist name J. Ludvig III is the acclaimed drummer and producer Jonathan Jull Ludvigsen, who first made waves on the music scene as part of the groundbreaking jazz trio Athletic Progression.

In 2021, he released his debut album, ‘Sadboy Fusion’, showcasing the results of this exploration: hectic and provocatively off-kilter beats cycling alongside Jonathan's bright, angelic, autotuned voice. It’s an extreme contrast between vulnerability and strength, also evident in his live performances, where he turns his back to the audience, exposing his bare back while battling with his instrument.

In 2024, J. Ludvig III returned with his second album, ‘EMOTAN’, a tribute to his former self and a desire to defy expectations. It’s a grand breakup album that throws the listener through a whirlwind of genre references, all held together by Jonathan’s anxious vocals, seemingly on the verge of breaking. 

Cph Jazz Festival 2025 at Union

In Union, we invite you to enjoy a series of exciting eclectic concerts, which explore the borderlands of jazz. In other words, you should not expect traditional jazz, but rather a journey to the global roots of jazz.

• Concert start at 17:00.
• Ticket price: DKK 100.

After the concert you can enjoy a delicious meal in our café Send Flere Krydderier, which serves flavors from all over the world.