Felix Moseholm b 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark, is one of the exciting young voices on the double bass today. The list of artists he has worked with include Samara Joy, Sean Mason, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra feat. Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Frank Lacy, Victor Lewis, Billy Drummond, Jorge Rossy etc. 

 

Felix musical background is rooted in an early encounter with the classical cello repertoire of Brahms and Bach. After playing the cello for 10 formative years he was encouraged to make the switch to double bass as a young teenager by his granduncle Erik Moseholm (bass player w. Don Byas, Eric Dolphy etc.)

 

At age 18, after a few years of playing professionally in Denmark, Felix decided to move to NYC fueled by curiosity and a desire to learn about American culture and its music which he had now come to love dearly.

 

In New York, Felix received mentorship by Gerald Cannon and George Coleman, while earning his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Juilliard (2018-2023). He quickly integrated into the local scene as he began performing regularly in and around the city while keeping up with his schoolwork at Juilliard.

 

Today Felix appears on multiple recordings, the latest being Sean Masons “The Southern Suite”, released October 27th, 2023. He can also be seen playing bass on Isaiah J. Thompson’s NPR Tiny Desk concert on YouTube. From NYC, where Felix is still based, he maintains a busy performance schedule both locally and on the road.

 

Felix Moseholm is a recipient of The Horace Parlan Talent Award, Irene Diamond Scholarship, Augustinusfonden along with other awards and honors.