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List Of Norwegian Jazz Musicians
This is a List of Norwegian jazz musicians, and a part of the List of jazz musicians and the List of Norwegian musicians notable enough for Wikipedia articles. A *Steinar Aadnekvam *Frøy Aagre * Andreas Amundsen *Arild Andersen *Frida Ånnevik *Tora Augestad B *Jon Audun Baar *Erik Balke *Jon Balke * Frode Barth * Kjell Bartholdsen *Espen Berg *Frode Berg *Andrea Rydin Berge *Totti Bergh *Kristian Bergheim *Jarle Bernhoft *Mads Berven *Ove Alexander Billington *Snorre Bjerck *Christina Bjordal * Asmund Bjørken *Terje Bjørklund *Ivar Loe Bjørnstad *Ketil Bjørnstad *Oddbjørn Blindheim *Svein Olav Blindheim *Brynjulf Blix * Øystein B. Blix * Stein Inge Brækhus * Øyvind Brække *Øyvind Brandtsegg *Ellen Brekken *Nora Brockstedt *Rune Brøndbo *Tore Brunborg *Mari Kvien Brunvoll C *Stian Carstensen *Emilie Stoesen Christensen *Jon Christensen *Svein Christiansen D * Thomas T. Dahl *Erland Dahlen * Harald Dahlstrøm *Eyolf Dale *Olav Dale *Børre Dalhaug *Lai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Jazz Musicians
This is a list of jazz musicians by instrument based on existing articles on Wikipedia. Do not enter names that lack articles. Do not enter names that lack sources. Accordion * Kamil Běhounek (1916–1983) * Luciano Biondini (born 1971) * Asmund Bjørken (1933–2018) * Stian Carstensen (born 1971) * Gabriel Fliflet (born 1958) * Richard Galliano (born 1950) * Tommy Gumina (1931–2013) * Frode Haltli (born 1975) * Pete Jolly (1932–2004) * Guy Klucevsek (born 1947) * Nisse Lind (1904–1941) * Frank Marocco (1931–2012) * Mat Mathews (1924–2009) * Joe Mooney (1911–1975) * Eivin One Pedersen (1956–2012) * Leon Sash (1922–1979) * George Shearing (1919–2011) * Art Van Damme (1920–2010) Banjo Double bass Bass guitar * Victor Bailey (1960–2016) * Brian Bromberg (born 1960) * Stanley Clarke (born 1951) * Bob Cranshaw (1932–2016) * Mark Egan (born 1951) * Alphonso Johnson (born 1951) * Bill Laswell (born 1955) * Marcus Miller (born 1959) * Monk Montgomer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristian Bergheim
Kristian Bergheim (6 June 1926 in Bærum – 30 May 2010) was a noted saxophonist, considered one of the few in Norway of international caliber. Biography Bergheim was raised in Asker and in Stabekk in the neighboring municipality Bærum, where he lived most of his life. He played in a number of bands and orchestras before devoting his professional life to music, in 1948. He was repeatedly named best Norwegian saxophonist when such contests were common in the 1950s and 1960s. He led his own bands and orchestras starting in 1960, focusing mostly on swing. He won the highest Norwegian jazz award, Buddyprisen, in 1978 and the Gammleng-prisen in 1991. Because of a lung ailment, he retired in 1990. Bergheim was for some time married to noted singer and actress Anita Thallaug. Honors *1978: Buddyprisen *1991: Gammlengprisen in the class Jazz Discography * Jazz in Norway, volume 1 (RCA, 1954) * Arvid Gram Paulsen, Mikkel Flagstad, Kristian Bergheim (1977, Herman) * Liva at Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Øystein B
Øystein is a Norwegian given name of Old Norse origins. One of its variants is Östen which is mostly used in Sweden. Notable people with the name include: *Øystein Aarseth (1968–1993), Norwegian guitarist (pseudonym Euronymous), co-founder of the black metal band ''Mayhem'' * Øystein Alme (born 1960), Norwegian author * Øystein Andersen or Wig Wam, Norwegian hard rock and glam rock band *Øystein Baadsvik (born 1966), Norwegian tuba soloist and chamber musician *Øystein Bache (born 1960), Norwegian comedian and actor * Øystein B. Blix (born 1966), Norwegian jazz musician (trombone) and sound designer * Øystein Bonvik (born 1971), Norwegian communication consultant, writer and lecturer *Øystein Bråten (born 1995), Norwegian freestyle skier *Øystein Brun (born 1975), the guitarist and founder of the Norwegian black metal band ''Borknagar'' * Øystein Carlsen (born 1973), Norwegian speed skater *Øystein Dahle (born 1938), Norwegian businessperson and organizational leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brynjulf Blix
Brynjulf Blix (born December 20, 1951) is a Norwegian pianist. Known from his collaboration with Terje Rypdal, Blix received broader notoriety as a member of the group Alex, supporting the singer Alex Naumik. Blix is also known for his knowledge of electronic music and computer science. He has worked as a computer journalist for DinSide. He has withdrawn from performing, concentrating on his writing, though he has appeared in Norway with the band PATEYs PIPE. Discography * Terje Rypdal: ''Odyssey'' – ECM Records, 1975 * George K Band: ''Let's Move Together'' – Private Stock Records, 1977 * Anita Skorgan (LPs, albums) – Snowflake Skandinavisk Artist Produksjon, 1978 * Lion & The Lamb: ''Lion & The Lamb'' (LP, album) – Polydor, 1978 * Alex Alex is a given name. It can refer to a shortened version of Alexander, Alexandra, Alexis. People Multiple *Alex Brown (other), multiple people * Alex Gordon (other), multiple people *Alex Harris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svein Olav Blindheim
Svein Olav Blindheim (born 25 July 1954) is a Norwegian jazz double bassist, composer and writer, and the brother of jazz pianist Oddbjørn Blindheim. Biography Blindheim was born in Ålesund, Norway and raised in Vigra, Sunnmøre, and has played in numerous orchestras and bands and released several recordings, including with Arild Nyquist and Lars Martin Myhre. He also plays in the band ''Gutta på skauen'' together with Per Vollestad and Fredrik Øie Jensen. Blindheim has resided in Hønefoss since 1983. Bibliography *2008: ''Tannregulering med Tørkesnor'' Discography Solo albums *2008: ''Litt A' Kvart'' *2009: ''Junikveld'' Collaborations *1985: ''Kalde Øl Og Heite Jenter'' (), with Trio Tre, including Arild Nyquist, Lars Martin Myhre *1987: Slemme Lars' Og Noen Andre'' (Tunsberg Grammofon), with Arild Nyquist *1993: ''Sol & Regn'' (SOL Records), with Arild Nyquist *1998: ''Odd Børretzens Mest Ålreite'' (Bare Bra Musikk), Compilation on "Vi Drømte Om Amerika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oddbjørn Blindheim
Oddbjørn Sverre Blindheim (born 24 February 1944 in Ålesund, Norway) is a jazz pianist and dentist from Vigra, the older brother of jazz bassist Svein Olav Blindheim, and a veteran on the Norwegian jazz scene. Biography Blindheim started playing the piano as a teenager, when he rudely awakened to Bud Powell and Horace Silver. He finished dental studies in Oslo, and actively participated in the capital jazz scene during his studies. Over the years, he kept in touch with the jazz community and playing at times with touring musicians as well as with his own trio. As pianist, arranger and interpreter of beads from the jazz history, he is loud voice at the Norwegian jazz scene. With his trio he released the album ''Horace Hello'' (1999) is a tribute to Horace Silver with his brother Svein Olav on upright bass and drummer Håkon Mjåset Johansen. It received rave reviews in the international press, presenting compositions of some key jazz pianists from 1950–1960. Blindheim is inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ketil Bjørnstad
Ketil Bjørnstad (born 25 April 1952) is a pianist, composer and author. Initially trained as a classical pianist, Bjørnstad discovered jazz at an early age and has embraced the emergence of "European jazz". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian) Aschehoug.no (in Norwegian) Rockipedia.no (in Norwegian) He is an artist on the ECM record label, but has also published some twenty books, including novels, poetry, and essay collections. He has collaborated with other ECM artists, including cellists Svante Henryson and David Darling, drummer Jon Christensen, and guitarist Terje Rypdal. Guardian.co.uk Biography Ketil Bjørnstad was born in Oslo. He trained as a classical pianist and studied with Amalie Christie and Robert Riefling, and also in London and Paris. He showed great talent at a young age, and won the title of "Youth Piano Master" in 1966 and 1968. When he was 16, he made his debut as a concert pianist with Béla Bartók's third piano concerto. Bjørnstad subsequentl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivar Loe Bjørnstad
Ivar Loe Bjørnstad (born 1981 in Surnadal, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz and rock musician (drums), brother of the dancer Marit Loe Bjørnstad (1983) and the singer Ingebjørg Loe Bjørnstad (1978). Career Bjørnstad studied jazz at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo together with Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen and Even Helte Hermansen (guitarist of Bushman's Revenge). With an origin as a rock musician, he also mentions the guitarist Bill Frisell as one of his inspirations, accompanied by the major Norwegian drummers Audun Kleive and Per Oddvar Johansen. He resides in Oslo, and has since the turn of the Millennium collaborated with countless bands and constellations in a variety of genres. He has collaborated with artists like Bjørn Kjellemyr, Jon Eberson, Karl Seglem, Ken Stringfellow, and currently (2013) play within the bands Hedvig Mollestad Trio, the Hilde Marie Kjersem Band and Cakewalk. The debut album ''Shoot!'' of the Hedvig Mollestad Trio was recorded live in the st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terje Bjørklund
Terje Bjørklund (born 2 January 1945) is a jazz pianist and composer. He was an active jazz pianist until approximately 1980. From then on he has concentrated on composing. Early life and career Bjørklund was born in Narvik. After obtaining his Master's Degree in Musicology at the University of Oslo in 1971, Bjørklund studied composition with Finn Mortensen at the Norwegian Academy of Music (1971–1973). Bjørklund has collected his experiences as a jazz musician in the text book ''Moderne jazzimprovisasjon''. In 1983 he was awarded the Norwegian Jazz Association's highest award: the Buddy prize, for his efforts within Norwegian jazz life. From 1973 onwards Bjørklund has been employed at the Conservatory of Music in Trondheim. In 1979 he initiated the Jazz Program at the Conservatory. The Conservatory is now part of The Department of Music at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and today Bjørklund is an Associate Professor there, with the responsi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asmund Bjørken
Asmund Bjørken (19 August 1933 – 29 January 2018) was a Norwegian musician who played the accordion and saxophone in the genres of jazz and folk. He was self-taught. Career Bjørken was part of ''Harry Waagens Orchestra'', a central band on the Trondheim Jazz scene in 1949–53. He later had his own orchestras in Steinkjer (1956–57) and Trondheim (1957–). In the lineups was among others Karl Holst (clarinet and saxophone, 1957–), Kjell Johansen (drums, 1957–) and Bjørn Alterhaug (bass, 1966–). I. 1990 the orchestra consisted of Oddmund Finnseth, Ove Bjørken (guitar), Per Olaf Green and Rolf Skogstad. Av utenlandske samarbeid kan nevnes Bengt Hallberg, Benny Bailey, Mads Vinding. In the 1980s he played in Egil Kapstad/Rowland Greenberg Quartet, and since 1990 he has led own ''Asmund Bjørken Swing Sextet'', which inter alia Ove Bjørken, Bjørn Alterhaug and Bjørn Krokfoss are included, as well as Erling Aksdal (piano). He released the autobiography ''Spellema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christina Bjordal
Christina Elisabeth Nesse Bjordal (born 25 September 1980 in Haugesund, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz singer. Career Bjordal let out her debut album ''Where Dreams Begin'', within Christina Bjordal Band in 2003. Two years later she signed up with Universal Music, which resulted in a new solo album ''Brighter Days'' (2006). On the latest solo release ''Warrior of Light'' (2009) Bjordal is joined by a cream team of musicians, among them Bugge Wesseltoft, Nils Petter Molvær, Mathias Eick, Bendik Hofseth and Nils-Olav Johansen. During the last couple of years she has established her name in the Norwegian vocal jazz genre. They were granted great reviews. She puts her heart into the album with her own lyrics and melodies. Bjordal received the Sildajazzprisen in 2007. Recently Bjordal has performed at several jazz festivals, like Kongsberg Jazzfestival, both with her solo projectsand opening a concert together with Karin Krog, Nattjazz in Bergen, Oslo Jazz festival, Canal Street, t ... [...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] |
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