ØKSE is not just a band—it’s a force. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2024 on the acclaimed hip-hop label Backwoodz, moves seamlessly between jazz, joik, rap, and Haitian vodou. With an electrifying interplay that shatters genre boundaries, they create a pulsating sonic landscape where free improvisation collides with hypnotic grooves and ritualistic beats.
ØKSE is an international all-star ensemble of avant-garde musicians: NYC drummer Savannah Harris, Danish saxophonist Mette Rasmussen, Haitian electronics innovator Val Jeanty, and Swedish bassist/synth maestro Petter Eldh. Together, they push jazz to its edges with raw intensity and explosive energy—channeling ancient rhythms, immersive soundscapes, and improvisation at the highest level. As critics put it, “This is music that demands new standards.”
Don’t miss one of the most genre-defying live performances of the year.
