6. The sounds of Molde
I spent a part of my vacation this summer on the jazz festival in Molde, Norway. There were so many great artists on the program this...
There's a Plane Dat's Leavin' Soon for Molde...
... and Branford Marsalis and Kurt Elling will be on it! Counting down the days to their concert. Two brilliant musicians on stage, and...
5. A musical journey
About a month ago I spent a Monday evening at Victoria National Jazzscene. This was during the Norwegian Academy of Music's exam...
A little more jazz in lead
This jazz pianist brings a strong personal touch to jazz music. I especially love his interpretation of "So What" and "In a Sentimental...
4. A guardian of rhythm
Yet another pianist from my home country caught my attention. This guardian of rhythm and tradition gives us a reference to jazz history...
Another jazz inspired drawing
This amazing drummer, Eric Harland, inspired me to grab my pencils, and here's the outcome... Listen to his music here! www.ericharland.com
3. An impeccable two-chord-introduction
A couple of weeks ago I visited one of Oslo's (in my unbiased opinion) most valuable landmarks. I'm talking about the record shop Bare...
2. Spoken like a true sax
This secondofjazz I chose to write about the saxophonist, Baptiste Herbin. The saxophone is a powerful instrument. The different sounds...
Beautiful seconds of jazz in Stockholm
I had an amazing night out with my jazz loving mom last weekend. Stockholm, Fasching, Joshua Redman Trio, need I say more...? Probably...
1. Dedication is the word!
So, I heard this guy play live at a small jazz club in Nice, France, a couple of summers ago. Together with his very musically talented...