Bergen Blues Band (1974 - 1984) was a Norwegian blues band from Bergen, Norway.

Biography

The band was founded and led by John Magnar Bernes (vocalist and harmonica player, alias «Hungry John»), along with

Per Jørgensen Per Jørgensen (born 9 September 1952) is a Norwegian multi-instrumentalist with trumpet as his main instrument, also known for his vocal contributions, in collaboration with Dag Arnesen, Knut Kristiansen, Alex Riel, Jon Christensen, Jon Bal ...

on guitar (replaced by Ole Thomsen in 1981), Kåre Sandvik on piano (1974–81),

Edvard Askeland Edvard Askeland (born 10 December 1954) is a Norwegian jazz bassist, known from a series of album releases in various genres and for being regular in Dag Arnesens lineups in 1970-80, and within Cutting Edge. Career Askeland was born in Bergen ...

bass (replaced by Rune Rønning in 1981, and later Atle Mjørlaug 1983), and

Frank Jakobsen Frank Jakobsen (born 28 April 1954) is a Norwegian jazz musician (drums), known from a number of recordings, and central to the jazz scenes in Bergen and Oslo. Career Jakobsen was born and raised in Bergen, where he played in local groups li ...

drums (replaced by Willy Korneliussen in 1976). Zoltan Vincze joined the band together with Per Jørgensen in 1983.

Discography

* 1980: ''Bergen Blues Band'' (Harvest Records) * 1982: ''Another Blues'' (Harvest Records) *

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: ''Blues Hit Me'' (

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) ;Compilations * 2009: ''The Best of Bergen Blues Band'' (Hungry Records)

References

External links

Bergen Blues Band "Meanest blues in town"
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* {{Authority control Musical groups from Bergen Musical groups established in 1974 1974 establishments in Norway Musical groups disestablished in 1984 1984 disestablishments in Norway