Mikael Godée

Jazz musician from Gothenburg

Mikael Godée, soprano saxophonist and composer in Gothenburg

Studies at the Academy of Music and Drama at Gothenburg University and has been touring with his music all over the world. Mikael Godée is one of the main ingredients of what we call the Swedish jazz. His involvement in groups Corpo and Änglaspel, where his lyrical and warm soprano saxophone creates a unique musical atmosphere, has been hugely important in today’s jazz scene. Mikael also won a Swedish Grammy and the price “Jazz in Sweden”.

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New album 2025

NOTHING TO DECLARE a new album that showcases the lyrical beauty of Mikael Godée’s soprano saxophone, paired with the elegance of a string quartet.
 
Mikael Godée has long been a key figure in Nordic jazz, lending his talents to projects like Änglaspel, Corpo and Mikael Godée – Eve Beuvens Quartet. 
 
On this new album, he presents a unique suite of compositions that have been brewing in his mind for quite some time, melding the expressive sounds of soprano sax and strings in a way that will captivate listeners from start to finish.
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”The group’s (Corpo) leading figure is the soprano saxophonist Mikael Godée. With a soft, often chromatic voice in his melodies, he adds a lot of the Nordic sound to the group. That’s not to say that he reminds a lot about Jan Garbarek and the sacred Norwegian songs, patented by the record company ECM. Rather, Godée joins the jazz with a more earthly melancholic expression”

Corpo

”Their musical genre is jazz and improvisation with a touch of Swedish folklore and the "Nordic sound" , known for the beautiful melodies. All of their music is based on original compositions by Mikael Godée"

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MEQ

One of the finest European jazz experiences of the moment: the combination of Belgian pianist Eve Beuvens and the Swedish saxophonist Mikael Godée. Two master chefs at work!" - Leuven Jazz Festival

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