Danish quintet David Miilmann Group return with You Belong, their third album. Rooted in soul and blues but shaped within a genre-defying jazz context
Danish quintet David Miilmann Group return with You Belong, their third album
and a vibrant, uplifting statement built around guitarist David Miilmann's distinctive
slide guitar voice. Rooted in soul and blues but shaped within a genre-defying jazz
context, the band brings a life-affirming energy to music that moves between
groove, melody, and open improvisation with ease.
Set for release on April Records on June 12th, 2026, You Belong centers on
Miilmann's approach to the guitar, drawing on the phrasing of singers like Curtis
Mayfield, Freddie King and Aretha Franklin. His slide playing - developed as a
way of emulating the human voice - sits at the core of the group's sound, cutting
through a warm, rhythmically grounded backdrop that blends jazz, rock, and
Brazilian influences.
At its core, the album captures a working band in motion. The five musicians
move fluidly between composed material and looser, more exploratory sections,
guided by close listening and a shared sense of direction. That chemistry comes
into focus on "It's Happening Again," a groove-led track steeped in a warm,
1970s-inspired production style. Built on a relaxed but propulsive feel, it captures
the simple joy of time spent with close friends - familiar, unforced, and full of
possibility.
"The Day After" offers a more spacious counterpoint. Written as a reflection
on those rare, quiet mornings following a meaningful moment - a concert, a
celebration - it unfolds with a sense of ease and openness, led by Miilmann's
melodic slide guitar and supported by a restrained, attentive rhythm section.
The band's take on "My Favorite Things" reshapes the well-known material
through their own ensemble sound, acknowledging the influence of John Coltrane
while carving out a more textural, guitar-led approach.
The album's title, You Belong, points to the group's broader outlook: an inclusive,
community-driven approach to making music.
Track Listing
The Day After Towering Hearts It's Happening Again My Favorite Things Blue Rose Gumbo Kings II Chord Melody You Belong
