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Steinar Aadnekvam
Steinar Aadnekvam (born 4 April 1984) is a Norwegian jazz guitarist. Life and career Aadnekvam was born on 4 April 1984 in Bergen. After completing his upper secondary education at Södra Latin, he studied at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm. He has also studied at the Vrindaban Gurukul school with Indian classical flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia. In 2009, Aadnekvam was nominated for the 'Young Nordic Guitarist Award' by the Uppsala International Guitar Festival, and was a 2010 finalist at the 'Norsk JazzIntro' at Moldejazz. He released his debut album ''Simple Things'' (2010) later the same year. The album received critical acclaim from reviewers across multiple countries, and was followed by two collaboration albums ''Abacaxeiro'' (2011) and ''Ecology'' (2014). In 2015, Aadnekvam signed for Norwegian label Losen Records, where he released the album ''Freedoms Tree'' (2015) together with Deodato Siguir och Rubem Farias, receiving a 4 out of 5 star review in Dagens Nyheter. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergen
Bergen (), historically Bjørgvin, is a city and municipality in Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. , its population is roughly 285,900. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway. The municipality covers and is on the peninsula of Bergenshalvøyen. The city centre and northern neighbourhoods are on Byfjorden, 'the city fjord', and the city is surrounded by mountains; Bergen is known as the "city of seven mountains". Many of the extra-municipal suburbs are on islands. Bergen is the administrative centre of Vestland county. The city consists of eight boroughs: Arna, Bergenhus, Fana, Fyllingsdalen, Laksevåg, Ytrebygda, Årstad, and Åsane. Trading in Bergen may have started as early as the 1020s. According to tradition, the city was founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre and was named Bjørgvin, 'the green meadow among the mountains'. It served as Norway's capital in the 13th century, and from the end of the 13th century became a bureau city of the Hanseatic Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 2014. Events January * 16 – The 9th Ice Music Festival started in Geilo, Norway (January 16 – 19). * 22 – The 3rd Bodø Jazz Open started in Bodø, Norway (January 22 – 26). February * 5 – The 16th Polarjazz Festival started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (February 5 – 9). * 28 – The 10th Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival started in Jakarta, Indonesia (February 28 – March 2). March April * 11 – The 41st Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 11 – 13). * 12 ** Sigbjørn Apeland was awarded Vossajazzprisen 2014. ** Mats Eilertsen performed the commissioned work ''Rubicon'' for Vossajazz 2014. * 23 – The 20th SoddJazz started in Inderøy, Norway (April 23 – 27). * 25 – The 3rd Torino Jazz Festival started in Turin (April 25 – May 1). * 30 – The International Jazz Day. May * 22 – The 42nd Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 22 – 31) June * 26 ** The 34th Montreal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Musicians From Bergen
A musician is a person who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate one who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters who write both music and lyrics for songs, conductors who direct a musical performance, or performers who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer who provides vocals or an instrumentalist who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians specialize in a musical style, and some musicians play in a variety of different styles depending on cultures and background. A musician who records and releases music can be known as a recording artist. Types Composer A composer is a musician who creates musical compositions. The title is principally used for those who write classical music or film music. Those who write the music for popular songs may be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. February * February 3 ** Dr. John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo transfer from one woman to another, resulting in a live birth. ** STS-41-B: Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' is launched on the 10th Space Shuttle mission. * February 7 – Astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk. * February 8– 19 – The 1984 Winter Olympics are held i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Male Composers
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Norwegian Composers
Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe *Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway *Demographics of Norway *The Norwegian language, including the two official written forms: **Bokmål, literally "book language", used by 85–90% of the population of Norway **Nynorsk, literally "New Norwegian", used by 10–15% of the population of Norway *The Norwegian Sea Norwegian or may also refer to: Norwegian *Norwegian Air Shuttle, an airline, trading as Norwegian **Norwegian Long Haul, a defunct subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle, flying long-haul flights *Norwegian Air Lines, a former airline, merged with Scandinavian Airlines in 1951 *Norwegian coupling, used for narrow-gauge railways *Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise line *Norwegian Elkhound, a canine breed. *Norwegian Forest cat, a domestic feline breed *Norwegian Red, a breed of dairy cattle *Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Male Guitarists
Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe *Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway *Demographics of Norway *The Norwegian language, including the two official written forms: **Bokmål, literally "book language", used by 85–90% of the population of Norway **Nynorsk, literally "New Norwegian", used by 10–15% of the population of Norway *The Norwegian Sea Norwegian or may also refer to: Norwegian *Norwegian Air Shuttle, an airline, trading as Norwegian **Norwegian Long Haul, a defunct subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle, flying long-haul flights *Norwegian Air Lines, a former airline, merged with Scandinavian Airlines in 1951 *Norwegian coupling, used for narrow-gauge railways *Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise line *Norwegian Elkhound, a canine breed. *Norwegian Forest cat, a domestic feline breed *Norwegian Red, a breed of dairy cattle *Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Jazz Guitarists
Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe *Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway *Demographics of Norway *The Norwegian language, including the two official written forms: **Bokmål, literally "book language", used by 85–90% of the population of Norway **Nynorsk, literally "New Norwegian", used by 10–15% of the population of Norway *The Norwegian Sea Norwegian or may also refer to: Norwegian *Norwegian Air Shuttle, an airline, trading as Norwegian **Norwegian Long Haul, a defunct subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle, flying long-haul flights *Norwegian Air Lines, a former airline, merged with Scandinavian Airlines in 1951 *Norwegian coupling, used for narrow-gauge railways *Norwegian Cruise Line, a cruise line *Norwegian Elkhound, a canine breed. *Norwegian Forest cat, a domestic feline breed *Norwegian Red, a breed of dairy cattle *Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Norwegian Guitarists
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2018 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 2018. Events January * 11 ** The 17th All Ears festival started in Oslo (January 11–14). ** The 4th annual Tucson Jazz Festival started in Tucson, Arizona (January 11 – 21). * 19 – The 37th annual Djangofestival started on Cosmopolite in Oslo, Norway (January 19–20). * 28 – The Gustav Lundgren Trio performed a tribute to Django Reinhardt at Stockholm Concert Hall. * 31 ** The 7th Bodø Jazz Open started in Bodø, Norway (January 31 – February 3). ** The 13th Ice Music Festival started in Geilo, Norway (January 31 – February 4). February * 1 – The 20th Polarjazz Festival started in Longyearbyen, Svalbard (February 1 – 4). * 23 – Kirsti Huke received the 2017 Radka Toneff Memorial Award. * 25 – The band Hegge was awarded the 2017 jazz Spellemannprisen. March * 2 – The 14th Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival started in Jakarta, Indonesia (March 2 – 4). * 8 – The Turku Jazz F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting jazz events in the year 2016. Albums released January February March April May June July August September October November December Unknown date # A * ''Quiet Revolution'' (Newvelle) by Ben Allison solo piano (vinyl LP). D * ''Return'' (Newvelle) by Jack DeJohnette solo piano (vinyl LP). F * ''Strength and Sanity'' (Newvelle) by Don Friedman Piano Trio (vinyl LP). K * ''Meantime'' (Newvelle) by Frank Kimbrough (vinyl LP). P * ''Some Other Time'' (Newvelle) by Noah Preminger (vinyl LP). Deaths January * 3 – Paul Bley, Canadian pianist (born 1932). * 4 – Long John Hunter, American guitarist and singer-songwriter (born 1931). * 6 – Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros, Cuban trumpeter(born 1928). * 7 – Alan Haven, English organist (born 1935). * 16 – Hubert Giraud, French composer and lyricist (born 1920). * 31 – Janusz Muniak, Polish saxophonist, flautist, arranger, and composer (born 1941). Februar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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