Bands
HARALD LASSEN BALANS
On his latest Norwegian Grammy-winning album «Balans», Harald brings all of himself into play - the saxophonist, the pianist, and not least the songwriter with a precise pen, who finds clear meeting points between big, romantic feelings and the more enigmatic, the almost surreal. He himself often says that he appreciates how art does not require strict adherence to conventional "meaning": It can be a place where you arrive with your luggage, and that it makes room for you. Together with his lively and soulful band Lassen centers his music around inviting tunes from his catalogue and brings the listener on a liberating adventure. Grounded and soaring at the same time. A good place to be in!
Harald Lassen - Saxophone & Piano
Solveig Wang - synth & clarinett
Stian Andersen - Bass & guitar
Sander Nordahl - Guitar
Tore Flatjord - Dums & soprano saxophone
MOKSHA
Indian raga, Nordic jazz, virtuosity and spontaneity. Moksha draws inspiration from traditional music from different parts of the world, but also from the moment. A unique concert experience characterized by complex rhythms, catchy melodies and contemplation. The band was established in 2012, and has over the last years toured in Norway, Europe and Nepal and collaborated with sitar master Ustad Ashraf Sharif Khan based in Hamburg, and flautist Rubin Shrestha based in Nepal, among others.
Oddrun Lilja - guitar & voice
Sanskriti Shrestha - Tabla & voice
Tore Flatjord - percussion
BAKER HANSEN
Chet Baker's repertoar with new norwegian lyrics and original arrangements. Touring since 2010, more than 300 concerts and four albums released.
Sigurd Tunestveit - Vocals
Kjetil Jerve - Piano
Erling Skorpen - Trumpet
Stian Andersen - Bass
Tore Flatjord - Drums
THE SWITCH
Pop-rock outfit from Oslo, Norway, founded in 2010. Released their debut album “Big If” in 2014. It was followed by “B for the Beast” and “We’re Fooling no one” in 2015, and “The Switch Album” in 2016 which earned a Spellemann (Norw.Grammy), for best indie release In september 2019, The Switch released “Birds of Paradise” Macca/Jawakka 1 came out march 2020, and Macca/Jawakka 2 in January 2021.
Thomas Sagbråten - Vocals & guitar
Filip Roshauw - Vocals & guitar
Frank Michaelsen - Vocals & guitar
Arthur Kay - Keys
Espen Kregnes - Bass
Tore Flatjord - Drums
Peter Vollset - lyrics