TRONDHEIM VOICES
kl 21.00
Trondheim Voices is working with the endless possibilities that exists within vocal improvisation and wishes to explore the edges of what can be done with the voice, to find new expressions and new music. Trondheim Voices consists of 9 individual soloists, and when those soloists happen to be some of the most accomplished vocalists in Norway, the result is breathtaking.
Torunn Sævik, Siri Gjære, Sissel Vera Pettersen, Ingrid Lode, Live Maria Roggen, Kirsti Huke, Heidi Skjerve, Anita Kaasbøl, Silje Karlsen, Tone Åse
MØRK
kl 21.45
MØRK is visual music. Benjamin Mørk, pianist and composer, hails from Senja, in the far north of Norway. MØRK was conceived in early 2012 in Tromsø. Here, he combines minimalistic music with his background from the rock scene. He recorded and produced his debut album ‘Karosho’ in 2012. The album received excellent reviews both in Norway and abroad, and the release concert took place on the legendary artic vessel ‘Polstjerna’ in Tromsø.
ALBATROSH
kl 22.30
After winning the prestigious JazzIntro award in 2008, ‘Young Jazz Musicians of the year’, Albatrosh has had busy years. In 2009 they released their critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Seagull Island’ (InnerEar), as the cohesive press celebrated with solid rolls of the dice, and by the big Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet described as ‘perhaps the most exciting release in Norwegian elite jazz in many years’.
André Roligheten – sax
Eyolf Dale – piano
SOMMERFUGLFISK
kl 23.15
Sommerfuglfisk perform Nina´s genre-breaking songs brimful of groove, improvisational freedom and energetic playfulness. After concerts at many festivals and clubs in the last years, they´re releasing their debut album on Bergland Productions in 2013.
Nina Kristine Linge – vocal, guitar, composition
Dan Peter Sundland – electric bass
Hans Hulbækmo – drums, percussion, mbira, jew’s harp
