Thomas Blachman facts for kids
Thomas Blachman (born in 1963) is a famous Danish jazz musician and composer. He is also well-known as a judge on the Danish TV show X Factor.
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About Thomas Blachman
Thomas Blachman was born in 1963. His parents are Henning and Annie Blachman. His grandfather, Isak Blachman, came to Denmark in 1911 from Vitebsk, Belarus.
Thomas Blachman on X Factor
Thomas Blachman first joined X Factor in Denmark in 2008. He was a judge alongside Lina Rafn and Remee. In his first season, he helped contestants who were over 25 years old. His act, Heidi Svelmøe Herløw, finished in third place.
Returning to the Show
Even though some thought he might leave, Thomas came back for the second season in 2009. This time, he mentored contestants under 25. His act, Mohamed Ali, also finished third. After this season, Thomas decided to take a break from the show. He said the second season was harder for him.
Back for More Seasons
On September 21, 2010, it was announced that Thomas Blachman would return to X Factor for its fourth season. He joined Pernille Rosendahl and Cutfather as judges. He guided the Over 25s category again, and his contestant, Annelouise, came in second place.
He returned for the fifth season in 2012 and worked with the Groups category. In this season, something unusual happened: Thomas voted to eliminate one of his own acts during the live shows. His last group then left the show before the semi-final.
Making History on X Factor
Despite saying he would leave after the fifth season, Thomas came back for the sixth season in 2013. He mentored the Under 24s and his act, Karoline, finished second.
In 2014, Thomas returned for the seventh season with the original judges, Lina Rafn and Remee. He mentored the Groups category. This season, Thomas Blachman made history! He guided Anthony Jasmin to win the competition. This was the first time a group had ever won X Factor in Denmark. It was also the first time Thomas Blachman was the winning mentor.
In August, it was confirmed that Thomas Blachman would be a judge again for the eighth season of X Factor.
Music Albums by Thomas Blachman
- The Story (1987)
- Impressions/Expressions (1993)
- The Style and Invention Album (1994)
- Blachman Introduces Standard Jazz & Rap, Vol. 1 (1995)
- Four Corners Of Cool (1997)
- The Library Bar Concerts (2003)
- Star Music Opus 1 (2003)
- GinmanBlachmanDahl! (2004)
- Musicality (2009)
