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Batagraf
Batagraf (established 2005 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian percussion ensemble, created and led by Jon Balke. Formed in 2003, the concept of the group was to research and investigate the relation between rhythm and language, inspired by various African and ethnic traditions. The group functions as a core group with a pool of collaborators. In 2009 they attended the Nattjazz in Bergen with the entertainers Are Kalvø and Espen Beranek Holm, two of Norway's most popular radio personalities, for the show «Pratagraph» gaining brilliant reviews. Batagraf has oalso collaborated with sound poets like Jaap Blonk and Sidsel Endresen, as well as rappers and instrumental soloists like Runar Gudnason, Nils Petter Molvaer, Arve Henriksen and more. Members *Jon Balke (keyboards, electronics, tungoné, darbouka, percussion) * Helge Norbakken (sabar, gorong, djembe, talking drum, shakers, percussion) * Snorre Bjerck (gorong, percussion) Discography * 2005: ''Statements'' ( ECM Records) * 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snorre Bjerck
Snorre Bjartmann Bjerck (born 25 February 1962) is a Norwegian jazz musician (drums, percussion and vocals). He has played in bands like "First Set", Jon Balke, Batagraf, and the sami band Transjoik., and is otherwise known from recordings and performances with others like: Morten Harket, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Mari Boine, Nils Petter Molvær, Bjørn Eidsvåg, Sigvart Dagsland, Frode Alnæs, Eivind Aarset, Annbjørg Lien, Arve Henriksen, Nils-Olav Johansen, Tim Whelan Trans Global Underground, Karoline Krüger among others. Career Bjerck was born in Florø. He was a student on the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium .html" ;"title="/span>">/span>Musikkonservatorium .html" ;"title="/span>">/span>Musikkonservatorium (1984–86). He performs in the band Transjoik, Batagraf with Jon Balke, Helge Norbakken, Ingar Zach, and in his own musical projects. His uses percussion instruments from around the world, along with distinctive vocals and electronic sounds. He made his so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Norbakken
Helge Andreas Norbakken (born 1965) is a Norwegian drummer known for his collaborations with Mari Boine, Jon Balke (MNO/Bathagraf/Siwan), Kari Bremnes, Maria Joao, Karl Seglem, Becaye Aw, Miki N'Doye, Jovan Pavlovic, and Anne Wylie. He is married to Dagrun Hjelleset Norbakken. Career Norbakken is a graduate of the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium (1985–88), and is one of the most renowned Scandinavian percussionists. He started going on international venues within Mari Boine Band, and recorded ''Goaskjinvellja'', ''Lehakastin'', ''Ballvvoslatina'', and live ''Eallin'' (1997) with her, then continued with Maria Joao, Jon Balke, Kari Brenmes, Ayub Ogada and an impressive list of Norwegian and international musicians. After working with arvmusic on Mari Boine's tours, he recorded and played live with Ayub Ogada (in trio with Giovanni Amighetti and with a full big band including sound engineer Geir Ostensio, Gjermund Silset, Giovanni Amighetti and Roger Ludvig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Balke
Jon Georg Balke (born 7 June 1955) is a Norwegian jazz pianist who leads the Magnetic North Orchestra. He is the younger brother of saxophonist Erik Balke. Career Balke started playing classical piano but switched to blues at 12, though he performs within several genres. At the age of 18 he joined Arild Andersen's quartet. By the mid-1980s he worked on his own and would become one of Norway's leading jazz composers. He was active in the groups of Radka Toneff and in the Afrofusion group E'olén before joining Oslo 13 and Masqualero in the early 1980s. From 1989 he focused on his own projects, such as JøKleBa (with Audun Kleive and Per Jørgensen) and the Magnetic North Orchestra for which he composed the commissioned work ''Il Cenoneat'' to Vossajazz 1992. Balke formed the percussion group Batagraf in 2002, and created the concept work Siwan' with singer Amina Alaoui in 2007. He is also the creator of a series of multimedia concerts at Vossajazz festival, labeled ''Ekstremjaz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilie Stoesen Christensen
Emilie Stoesen Christensen (born 1986 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz singer and actor, the daughter of Jazz drummer Jon Christensen (1943–2020) and actress Ellen Horn (b. Stoesen in 1951), and half sister of Theater director Kjersti Horn (b. 1977). She has lately been gaining recognition for her work with a number of Norwegian bands, including the «Oslo JazzNonett», and made her record debut with Jon Balke's Batagraf album ''Say And Play'' (2011) at ECM Records. Career Christensen has played roles in musical plays as ''Spellemann på taket (Fiddler on the Roof)'' and ''Spring awakening'' at Oslo Nye Teater. As a student at the Norges Musikkhøgskole (NMH) in Oslo, she was on a Norway tour (2012) with «Oslo JazzNonett», and among other places, they had chosen «Musikkbaren» at NMH as a concert arena (at home). All music is original, written by the band members: Christensen (vocals and text), Magela Herrera Portuondo (flute), Kasper Skullerud Værens (alto saxoph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trondheim Voices
Trondheim Voices (established 2001 in Trondheim, Norway) is a Norwegian vocal group, best known for their improvised performances in the jazz genre. Biography Trondheim Voices started out as a Christmas Concert, initiated by Midtnorsk Jazzsenter (MNJ) in 2001, and subsequently developed into a permanent group with a consistent vocal ensemble and a specially made repertoire. The state supported ensemble has had up to fifteen singers. Today the ensemble counts eight to nine singers, and both crew and artistic directors vary from project to project. Among others Live Maria Roggen, Eldbjørg Raknes, and Tone Åse have had artistic directory for projects together with «Cirka Teater». Trondheim Voices is a department of high priority at MNJ (Midtnorsk Jazzsenter), with Tone Åse as artistic leader. At «Trondheim Kammermusikkfestival» 2004, they performed compositions by Live Marie Roggen and Eldbjørg Raknes (broadcast by NRK P2). They appeared at Moldejazz 2003, and again in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenneth Ekornes
Kenneth Ekornes (born 7 July 1974 in Sykkylven, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (percussion) and member of the 'Brazz Brothers', known from a number of recordings, as well as for his multiethnic musical expression and his creative use of electronics. Career Ekornes is a graduate of the Rhythm program at Høgskolen i Agder and play in bands like Desafinado, Nymark Collective, Gumbo, Batagraf led by Jon Balke (''Statements'', 2005). He also appears on Jai Shankar's ''Ragajazz'', and is in the new lineup of Ab und Zu. He has collaborated with Trio de Janeiro, Føyk, Ole Paus, Baba Nation, Mari Boine (''Eight seasons'', 2002), Ingor Ánte Áilo Gaup, Trond-Viggo Torgersen (''Barnetimen for de store'', 2002) and ''Vintermåne'' (2002), Terje Gewelt/Bjørn Klakegg, Frode Alnæs. Med Unni Løvlid turnerte han Rikskonsertene med indisk folkemusikk (2006). Tidligere har han turnert med oppsetningene ''Draumetid'', samt ''Kenneth i 100''. Discography ;With Zotora *1998: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingar Zach
Ingar Zach (born 29 June 1971 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian percussionist and businessman, known from several recordings. Career In the 1990s Zach played within Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag and 'Harnihomba', while studying music at the University of Oslo (1993) and composition on Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonsevatorium (1994–97). Within the trio 'Tri-Dim' (1997–2000) he released two albums together with Håkon Kornstad (saxophone) and David Stackenäs (guitar). With the steel guitarist Ivar Grydeland he established the record label Sofa, releasing improvisational music (2000), a collaboration that led to a master's degree in improvisation (2004) and the trio Huntsville including with Tonny Kluften (five albums, 2013). Zach also collaborated in a duo with free jazz guitarist Derek Bailey (1930–2005), the Norwegian ditto Anders Hana, within the Norwegian trio 'No Spaghetti Edition' (four releases), and in the two orchestras Batagraf and Magnetic North Orchestra le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solveig Slettahjell
Solveig Slettahjell (born 2 April 1971 in Bærum, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz singer, known for her soulful, seductive voice. Career Slettahjell had her record debut with the album ''Slow Motion Orchestra'' (2003), contains jazz standards like "All the Way" and " My Heart Belongs to Daddy". It was released after festival appearance at Nattjazz 2002. For her second album, ''Silver'' (2004), her band took the name "Slow Motion Quintet". In 2005, they released ''Pixiedust''. After working with a commission for Vossajazz Festiva (2009), she released the music on the acclaimed album ''Tarpan Seasons'' (2010). In 2012 she acclaimed performance at "Oslo Jazz Festival" 2012 with Gregory Porter. Slettahjell collaborated with Tord Gustavsen and Sjur Miljeteig releasing the albums ''Natt I Betlehem'' (2008) and ''Arven'' (2013) including with Nils Økland. In 2011 she released the album ''Antology'' with Morten Qvenild and in 2015 the album ''Trail of Souls'' with Knut Reiersrud and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidsel Endresen
Sidsel Endresen (born 19 June 1952) is a Norwegian singer, composer, and actress. She was part of the Jon Eberson group. Since 1987, Endresen has pursued a successful solo career, recording for ECM. Career Endresen was one of the most pronounced female jazz musicians in Norway in the beginning of the 21st century. She is a versatile artist, who likes to challenge her voice with new experimental forms and combination of jazz and other artistic expressions. Her work has moved from "fusion" and "chamber jazz" in the 1980s and 1990s, to improvisational "new" musical forms in the mid 1990s until today. She has also moved from larger formats to explore solo, duo and trio formats. The last 15 years have her work mainly been concentrated on the genre of free improvisation music, both as a performer and as composer. Endresen studied English and Anthropology and stayed in the UK back in 1976, before settling in Oslo, where she started her artistic career. She worked as a singer, comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erland Dahlen
Erland Dahlen (born 15 May 1971 in Ulefoss, Norway) is a Norwegian drummer and percussionist. He is a member of several bands in the elektronika/jazz/experimental music genre, like "HET", "Boschamaz", "Kiruna", "Morris" and "Piston Ltd." Career Dahlen is a widely used studio and live musician in Norway. From 2005 to 2008 he was a semi-permanent drummer for Madrugada and contributed in the albums '' The Deep End'', '' Live at Tralfamadore'' and '' Madrugada'' as well as live shows. In addition, he has contributed on albums with, among others, Kaada ''MECD'' (2004) and ''Music For Moviebikers'' (2006), Odd Nordstoga ''Heim te Mor'' (2006) and ''Pilegrim'' (2008), Hanne Hukkelberg ''Little Things'' fra 2004), ''Rykestrasse 68'' (2006) and ''Blood From A Stone'' (2009), Marit Larsen ''Under the Surface'' (2006), Xploding Plastix ''Treated Timber Resists Rot'' (2008) and Bjørn Eidsvåg ''Pust'' (2008). In 2012 he released his first solo album ''Rolling Bomber''. Honors *2010: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are Kalvø
Are Kalvø (born 31 December 1969) is a Norwegian writer and satirist. He was born in Stranda. His debut work as writer was ''Absolutt Oslo'', released in 1994. Later satirical books were ''Kunsten å vere neger'' (1996), ''Men fjernkontrollen min får du aldri'' (1997), ''Harry'' (1999), ''Bibelen 2'' (2002, with Steffen Kverneland), ''Syden'' (2002) and ''Våre venner kinesarane'' (2007). His first work as a fiction writer was ''Nød'', released in 2004. He writes in nynorsk. He wrote the revues ''1000 år og like blid'' (1998, with Ragnar Hovland), and ''Det folk vil ha'' (2005). Both premiered at Det Norske Teatret. He was also one of the main participants in the satiric radio program '' Hallo i uken'' in NRK P2 until the summer of 2009, together with Espen Beranek Holm and Else Michelet. References External links Are Kalvøs homepage(Norwegian) 1969 births Living people Norwegian radio personalities NRK people Norwegian writers Nynorsk-language writers No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Espen Beranek Holm
Espen Beranek Holm (born 23 March 1960) is a Norwegian pop artist and comedian. Career Beranek is a Norwegian solo artist. His debut single ''Dra te' hælvete'' (1981), which was a great success, caused controversy when the song was banned by NRK. It was followed up by the albums ''Sound of Danger'' (1981), ''X-Ray'' (1983), ''Trigger'' (1984), ''Daylight In the Dark'' (1986), ''The Red File'' (1988) and ''Tacoma Bridge'' (1994). He provided synth, guitar, bass, drums and vocal on all albums, and produced all albums himself. Jean Jaques Burnel from the Stranglers recorded one track together with Beranek on ''Trigger''. He also produced a couple of tracks for ''Daylight In the Dark'' as well as providing bass and backing vocals. Dave Greenfield from the Stranglers also contributed to the album with some synth-work together with pedal steel guitarist B.J.Cole. Beranek has been a member of the bands Dei Nye Kappelanane, Langsomt Mot Nord, Spastisk Ekstase and Ung Pike Forsvunnet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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