When asked what inspires him, he replied 70s, impressionism - and life so far . Lassen is an open, creative and inquisitive musician who also had extended cooperation with African musicians and dancers in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Uganda. Another interesting fact is that in 2013 Lassen moved to Zanzibar for three months partly to build a jazz department for young music students at the Dhow Countries Music Academy. The concert with Harald Lassen New Quartet will move in many directions within the acoustic African-American jazz tradition, and perhaps also with influences from the 70s, impressionism - and perhaps life so far.