Ulrik studied jazz saxophone at Berklee College of Music in Boston (1984–86). He continued his studies after a visit in New York City (1986) until 1987. Since 1987 he has been the leader of various bands like Pinocchio (1987), Hans Ulrik Fusion (1988–89), Ulrik/Hess Quartet (1989–90), Hans Ulrik Group (1991–95), Wombat (1995–98), Hans Ulrik Jazz & Mambo (1998–2003) and Hans Ulrik Quartet (from 2003).[2]
In addition to various Danish jazz awards Ulrik has received the award of the European Jazz Competition in Leverkusen 1988 the prize for best soloist and 1990. Third prize at the Jazz Festival in Rome. In 2002 he undertook a tour of China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia. In 2005 he joined Steve Swallow at the Montreal Jazz Festival.[1]
Honors
European Jazz Competition in Leverkusen 1988
Best Soloist in the European Jazz Competition 1990
Third prize at the Jazz Festival in Rome 2002
Discography
As leader
Fusion (Salut, 1988)
Ulrik/Hess Quartet (Olufsen, 1990)
Day After Day (Storyville, 1992)
Strange World (Stunt, 1994)
Danske Sange (Stunt, 1998)
Jazz and Mambo (Stunt, 1998)
Shortcuts Jazzpar Combo 1999 (Stunt, 2000)
Jazz & Latin Beats (Stunt, 2001)
Trio (Stunt, 2002)
Danish Standards (Stunt, 2003)
Blue & Purple (Stunt, 2004)
Tin Pan Aliens (Stunt, 2005)
Tribal Dance (Stunt, 2006)
Believe in Spring (Stunt, 2007)
Slow Procession (Stunt, 2009)
The Adventures of a Polar Expedition (Cowbell Music, 2010)
The Christmas Song (Stunt, 2013)
Equilibrium (Stunt, 2013)
Suite of Time (Stunt, 2015)
The Meeting (2020), with Anders Mogensen, Niclas Knudsen and Steve Swallow
