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Vossajazz
Vossajazz or Vossa Jazz (established 19 December 1973) is an international jazz festival in Voss, Norway, which takes place annually during the week before Easter, and which also includes concerts throughout the year. The festival has been led by Trude Storheim since August 2007. History The first festival in 1974 was held the same weekend as the World Cup in Alpine skiing at Voss. The idea was that ski and jazz fit together. Since 1986 the festival has always taken place during the palm weekend. From 2007, the festival director has been Trude Storheim. In 1980 Vossajazz brought Rune Gustafsson and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen together for a power session in the old Voss cinema. This cooperation led to the album ''Just The Way You Are'' (1980). Vossajazz includes jazz, folk and ethnic music. There is also ''Badnajazz'' for the children, ''Ekstremjazz'' (not part of Ekstremsportveko, the extreme sports week also held in Voss), ''Eldrejazz'' and ''UNGjaJAZZja!''. In additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tore Brunborg
Tore Brunborg (born 20 May 1960) is a Norwegian jazz musician and composer who plays saxophone. He was born in Trondheim but grew up in Voss where a jazz environment was flowering. Known from numerous appearances with international greats including Bugge Wesseltoft, Håvard Wiik, Audun Kleive, Anders Jormin, Diederik Wissels, Arild Andersen, Pat Metheny, Per Jørgensen, Geir Lysne, Misha Alperin, Bjørn Alterhaug, Jan Gunnar Hoff, Jarle Vespestad, Jon Christensen, Jon Balke, Nils Petter Molvær, Vigleik Storaas, Bo Stief, and Billy Cobham. Career After playing with Knut Kristiansen and Per Jørgensen, Brunborg debuted at Vossajazz (1980, 1982). After this he studied music at ''Toneheim folkehøgskole'' and on the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium (1980–82), and has evolved to be one of the most sought jazz saxophonists in Norway. He was on the lineup for the acclaimed band Masqualero and was three times awarded Spellemannprisen with this band. Brunborg also was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1993. Events April * 10 – The 20th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 10–12). June * 2 – The 21st Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (June 2–13). * 5 – The 22nd Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (June 5–8). * 29 – The 14th Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June 29 – July 9). July * 1 – The 3rd Jazz Fest Wien started in Wien, Austria (July 1 – 15). * 2 ** The 16th Copenhagen Jazz Festival started in Copenhagen, Denmark (July 2–11). ** The 27th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 2–17). * 10 ** The 18th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague (July 10–12). ** The 28th Pori Jazz started in Pori, Finland (July 10 – 18). * 13 – The 34th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 13 – 18). August * 13 – The 10th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (April 13–15). September * 17 – The 36th Montere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1978. Events March * 17 – The 5th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 17–19). May * 12 – The 7th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (May 12–15). * 24 – The 6th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 24 – June 7). July * 1 – The 25th Newport Jazz Festival started in Newport, Rhode Island (July 1–3). * 7 – The 12th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 7–23). * 14 – The 3rd North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague, Netherlands (July 14–16). * 28 – The very first Jazz in Marciac started in Marciac, France (July 28 – August 17). September * 15 – The 21st Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 15 – 17). Album releases *Chick Corea: ''The Mad Hatter'' *Chick Corea: ''Secret Agent'' *Chick Corea: ''Friends'' *Air: ''Open Air Suit'' *Herb Alpert and Hugh Masekela: ''Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela'' *Herb Alpert and Hugh Masekel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1992. Events April * 10 – The 19th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 10 – 12). May * 20 – The 20th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 20 – 31). June * 5 – The 21st Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (June 5 – 8). July * 2 – 26th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Switzerland (July 2 – 18). * 10 – The 17th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague (July 10 – 12). August * 13 – The 9th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (April 13 – 15). September * 18 – The 35th Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 18 – 20). Album releases *Jane Ira Bloom: ''Art and Aviation'' *Maria Schneider: ''Evanescence'' *Geri Allen: ''Maroons'' *Wynton Marsalis: ''Citi Movement'' *Joe Lovano: ''Universal Language'' *Terence Blanchard: ''The Malcolm X Jazz Suite'' *Sergey Kuryokhin: ''Some Combination of Fingers and Passion'' *Medeski Martin & Wood: '' Notes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1990. Events April * 6 – The 17th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 6 – 8). May * 23 – The 18th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 23 – June 3). June * 1 – The 19th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (June 1 – 4). July * 7 – 24th Montreux Jazz Festival started in Switzerland (July 7 – 22). * 12 – The 15th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague (July 12 – 15). August * 17 – The 7th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (April 17 – 19). September * 21 – The 33rd Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 21 – 23). Unknown date * Eliane Elias and Randy Brecker was divorced. Album releases *Ben Sidran: '' Cool Paradise'' *Bill Frisell: ''Is That You?'' *Bobby Previte: ''Empty Suits'' *Butch Morris: ''Dust To Dust'' *Charlie Haden: ''Dream Keeper'' *Danny Gottlieb: ''Brooklyn Blues'' *David Liebman: ''The Tree'' *David Ware: ''Great Bli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ole Thomsen
Ole Thomsen (born 28 November 1952 in Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (guitar) and composer, known from a number of releases and since 1977 central on the Bergen jazz scene. (in Norwegian) He is the older brother of another Bergen Guitarist, Kåre Thomsen. Career The Jazz fusion inspired Thomson has contributed on at least 19 releases, such as in ''The Gambian/Norwegian Friendship Orchestra'', Orchestra Ny Bris with Olav Dale, Per Jørgensen, Frank Jakobsen, Kåre Garnes og Dag Arnesen and ''Thomsens Loosebox'' with Ivar Kolve, Stein Inge Brækhus and Yngve Moe. From 1987 he led the band ''Hot Cargo'', with Stein Inge Brækhus (drums), Olav Dale (saxophone), and Geir Rognø (bass) for the 1992 recording, and led the ''Ole Thomsen Group'' with Ingolv Haaland (piano), Stein Inge Brækhus (drums), Asbjørn Sundal (bass) and Torbjørn Hillersøy (bass). He also led the bands "Hot Cargo" at the Nattjazz 1988–95, and "Electric Heavyland" with co-musicians Harald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1988. Events March * 25 – The 15th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 25 – 27). April * 6 – Jazz guitarist Larry Carlton is shot in a random gun shooting outside his Los Angeles studios. May * 20 – The 17th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (May 20 – 23). * 25 – The 16th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 25 – June 8). June * 30 – The 22nd Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (June 30 – July 16). July * 1 – The 9th Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (July 1 – 10). * 8 – The 13th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague, Netherlands (July 8 – 10). August * 19 – The 5th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (April 19 – 21). September * 16 – The 31st Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 16 – 18). Album releases *Bill Frisell: ''Before We Were Born'' *Henry Threadgill: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 In Jazz
This is a timeline documenting events of Jazz in the year 1987. Events April * 10 – The 14th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (April 10 – 12). May * 20 – The 15th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 20 – June 3). June * 5 – The 16th Moers Festival started in Moers, Germany (June 5 – 8). * 26 – The 8th Montreal International Jazz Festival started in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (June 26 – July 6). July * 2 – The 21st Montreux Jazz Festival started in Montreux, Switzerland (July 2 – 19). * 10 – The 12th North Sea Jazz Festival started in The Hague, Netherlands (July 10 – 12). August * 21 – The 4th Brecon Jazz Festival started in Brecon, Wales (April 21 – 23). September * 15 – The 30th Monterey Jazz Festival started in Monterey, California (September 15 – 17). Album releases *Henry Threadgill: '' Easily Slip Into Another World'' *Anthony Davis: ''Undine'' * Steve Lacy: ''Momentum'' *John Zorn: ''Spillane'' *Sun Ra Arkestra: '' Reflections in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dag Arnesen
Dag Syver Arnesen (born 3 May 1950) is a Norwegian jazz pianist with a series of album releases. Career Arnesen was born in Bergen, and studied classical piano under Jiri Hlinka at the Bergen Music Conservatory and got a commitment by Den Nationale Scene. Eventually he went to jazz and played in the 1970s with the Arvid Genius' orchestra, and led his own Trios, Quartets and Septetter og 13'tets. There were several records under his own name and he is still in the Bergen Big Band. Arnesen has also lived in Oslo and played in the jazz bands Søyr, Orleysa, various groups led by the late international Norwegian guitarist Thorgeir Stubø, vocalist Susanne Fuhr, saxophonists Knut Riisnæs and Odd Riisnæs and orchestra leader Kjell Karlsen. In the Bergen-based Sigurd Ulveseth Quartet he has participated on three releases, and Arnesen also led the local Evans Jazzclub. His melodic style has been compared to Jan Johansson.Ann Kristin Ødegård Jazzer med Griegin Jazznytt Honors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnetic North Orchestra
Magnetic North Orchestra established in Oslo, Norway (1992–2005) was a Norwegian jazz orchestra, created and led by Jon Balke. MNO was originally a jazz ensemble inspired by Oslo 13, put together with strings and percussion. As Olympic musical ambassador from 1993 to 1994, for the 1994 Winter Olympics at Lillehammer, Jon Balke created the work ''Magnetic North'' for a larger group, and under this name (MNO) he has toured in Europe, USA and Japan. MNO was further developed with fourteen string musicians from "Stavanger Symfoniorkester" for the production ''Grand Magnetic'' (2001), and in a version with the "TrondheimSolistene". After 2002 they had close cooperation with Balke's band Batagraf. The lineup has varied from seven to thirteen. Members *Jon Balke (piano, keyboards, percussion, electronics) BBC.co.uk (by Tomas Lauvland Pettersen) * Jens Petter Antonsen (trumpet) *Per Jørgensen (trumpet, vocals) *Arve Henriksen (trumpet, vocals) * Fredrik Lundin (bass flute, sopran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bendik Hofseth
Bendik Hofseth (born 19 October 1962, in Oslo) is a Norwegian jazz musician, who plays the saxophone and sings. He is also a bandleader, and arranges and composes music. Career When Bendik Hofseth went to New York in 1987, and replaced the world-famous saxophonist Michael Brecker in the band Steps Ahead, it probably came as a surprise to many. A youngster from Lørenskog, Norway in the jazz capital of New York, lining up for one of the most renowned jazz bands in US. Along with Steps Ahead, he has toured worldwide several times since 1987. Hofseth has released seven albums under his own name and has through the years received numerous awards and honors for them. He has also worked as a record producer for among others Jan Eggum and Kenneth Sivertsen. In addition, he has composed numerous commissioned works, film music and founded a chamber music festival in Fredrikstad. He is today a major figure in the Norwegian and international music organizations. He is chairman of NOPA a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arild Andersen
Arild Andersen (born 27 October 1945) is a Norwegian jazz musician bassist, known as the most famous Norwegian bass player in the international jazz scene. Career Andersen was born at Strømmen, Norway. He started his musical career as jazz guitarist in the Riverside Swing Group in Lillestrøm (1961–63), started playing double bass in 1964, and soon became part of the core jazz bands in Oslo. He was a member of Roy Hellvin Trio, was in the backing band at Kongsberg Jazz Festival in 1967 and 1968, was elected Best Bassist by Jazznytt in 1967, and started as bass player in the Jan Garbarek Quartet (1967–1973), including Terje Rypdal and Jon Christensen. After completing his technical education in 1968, he became a professional musician and collaborated with Karin Krog, George Russell, and Don Cherry (Berlin 1968), and with visiting American musicians Phil Woods, Dexter Gordon, Bill Frisell, Hampton Hawes, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, Sheila Jordan, and Chick Corea. Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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