Danish bassist Anne Mette Iversen arrived in New York City in 1998, where she produced much of her contemporary work, using the organic staccato beats of her adopted city as inspiration. The summer of 2012 she relocated to Berlin, which provides other outlets for jazz musicians and new opportuneties. Ms. Iversen has 9 (nine) releases out as a band-leader for various sized groups; also including one as composer and artistic director for Norrbotten Big Band. All albums present her original compositions, and three are double albums. She has done several tours in Europe and the US, including performances at esteemed European jazz festivals.