'COPENHAGEN GOES BRUSSELS' by ART BASE & THE DANISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE
'The first boogie woogie tune I ever heard was a clip of Albert Ammons’ “Boogie Woogie Stomp” on a website, and since that day I just wanted to play boogie woogie. Having discovered Ammons, I inevitably ran into the recordings by Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson. These three became my new idols and I listened to whatever records I could find with them, for hours and hours. I practiced playing the piano along with their records and learnt a lot, including the 12 bar progression by heart.
In 2007 I heard Axel Zwingenberger and was completely blown away by his playing. That concert remains very special to me, because not only was it my first live experience with boogie woogie, but I also got to play a few tunes with Axel after the concert, which was very thrilling!! I had found a new idol in boogie woogie.
Today, Axel continues to amaze, impress, and inspire me.
In November 2009, I recorded a solo cd, entitled “Energetic Boogie,” which has a few Zwingenberger compositions on it as a tribute to him.'