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Jesper Vinther Petersen

Jesper plays the part of the accompanist and melody player in Phønix. With his pushy rhythms and daring chords he contributes to their unique sound.

Jesper graduated in 2002 from the Carl Nielsen Academy of music - folk music stream, he now works as a freelance musician and music teacher.

Jesper is also known from his work in Dug, Ostinat Expressen, Baltinget and with violinist Kristine Heebøll.

In 2004, he received the Danish Folk Music Prize for his work with establishing the Folk Music stream at the Carl Nielsen Academy.