The history of the band

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Riverband stiftet i 1971

1971:
Torben Lassen, founder of the “Moxy Jug
Strugglers”. In 1973 the band switched
names to “Riverband”.

Riverband 1975

1975:
Practice session on a regular Tuesday
in Holstebro.

1976:
Rehearsal in Holstebro.

1979:
Torben receives the Jazz prize from
Jesper Thilo.

1980:
Vognporten. Programme for January 1980

1981:
Riverboat Festival.

Riverband koncert 1981

1981 november:
Performing at the shopping street in Struer.

De tre musketerer.

1981:
Programme for jazz at "De tre musketerer".

1982:
A young fan at the Riverboat Festival.

1982:
Photo session for the cover of the record.

1982:
The rhythmical group from the London tour.

1982:
London tour Watford jazz Club.

1982:
Street music in Flensburg.

1982:
The London Tour: On their way to a gig,
transporting a piano.

1982:
The Riverband at “Vognporten” in
Copenhagen.

1984:
Amnesty Festival in Ferring.

Arjäng Jazzfestival

1985:
Arjäng Jazz Festival:
The Riverband featuring Maxine Sullivan.

1985:
Jazz onboard the Livå Ferry,
sailing on the Limfjord
during Brovst music week.

1988:
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the
band at Fjaltring community center.

På vej til Jazzhus Stampen, Stockholm

1989:
The Riverband on its way to the
Jazz house “Stampen” in Stockholm.

Jazzhus Stampen, Stockholm

1989:
Jazzhus Stampen, Stockholm.

Jazzhus Stampen, Stockholm

1989:
Jazzhus Stampen, Stockholm.

1991:
Thorsminde, collaborating with a TV-show
from the rescue station

1991:
Trøjborg.

Koncert over grænser

1993:
From the concert “Over the borders”
where east meets west. It was held at
the main square in Holstebro and
was arranged by “Odin Theater”.

1994:
The Riverband by the big creek, known
as “Storåen” in Holstebro featuring Daimi.

1994:
Peter hands over the drums to Kim.

1995:
Riverband with Lone Kellermann.

1998:
Riverband with Carsten Ingemann.

2001:
Steamy rhythms in the cold.
The final concert at “Polar Jazz”.

2001:
Polarjazz at Svalbard in January.

2001:
Polar Jazz:
It’s only noon here!

2005:
The pianist’s sunday jamming session,
at Fenø Jazz Festival.

Musen og Elefanten - Streetparade Kungshamn

2005:
Street parade in Kungshamn:
The mouse and the elephant.

2006:
Photosession with Tommy Wølk in Lemvig.

2006:
Photosession with Tommy Wølk.
Jesper Carlsen playing bas.

2006:
Silda Jazz Festival, Haugesund, Norway.

Torben spiller med på Jackson Square, New Orleans

2012:
Torben joins a jazz orchestra at
Jackson Square in New Orleans.

2013:
Allan, Torben and Filt at Aarhus Jazz Club.

2013:
On ourway to Vibransøy,
Silda Jazz in Haugesund, Norway.

Jazzklub Malurt, Frederikshavn

2013:
Jazz Club Malurt, Frederikshavn.

2014:
Jørgen and Nikolai, Aarhus Jazz Club.

2014:
Riverband is ready for another tour.

2014:
Sildajazz festival, Haugesund, Norway.

2014:
Rehearsal at Allans place.

Sct. Hans i Jazzhors hos Dollys i Horsens

2014:
Midsummer celebrations at
“Jazzhors at Dollys” in Horsens.

2015:
The Riverband sets foot on the international
stage at French Quarter Festival in
New Orleans.

Allan driller, Gladsaxe Jazzklub

2015:
Allan is causing trouble,
Gladsaxe Jazz Club.

Fra Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo-Bar, New Orleans

2015:
From Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo-Bar, New Orleans.

Freddy Rasmussen i Preservation Hall

2015:
Freddy Rasmussen in Preservation Hall.

Streetparade i New Orleans

2015:
Street parade in New Orleans.

2016:
Waiting for the boat to go sight-seeing.

2016:
On our way to street parade, Sildajazz,
Haugesund, Norway.

2016:
A private boat concert for one of the
“Silda jazz” sponsors.

2016:
Waiting time at the dock, Kristiansand.

2016:
Selfie at the Maribo Jazz festival.