Knut Kristiansen
Biography Knut Kristiansen
Knut Kristiansen
has a long history as a musician, composer, organiser and educator. He has worked with Thelonious Monk's music since the 1960s, and led projects with this music at the Kongsberg Jazz Festival, the Bergen International Festival and Nattjazz, among others. He has released the albums Monk Moods (1995) and KK Trio feat. Hector Bingert (2009). KK has written and arranged music for many different ensembles, including big bands and symphony orchestras. He has also worked with African and Latin American music, including leading the band Son Mu, releasing the albums Gambian Friendship Orchestra (1983), Son Mu (1985) and Kuria Suite (2015), and playing with Paquito d'Rivera and Mory Kante, among others. He has been awarded the Buddy Prize and the Vossajazz Prize and has held the Norwegian State Artist Grant.
Magne Thormodsæter
(b. 1973) is an award-winning Norwegian jazz musician and composer. He is known from a number of record releases and collaborations with musicians such as Terje Rypdal, Ståle Storløkken, Paolo Vinaccia, Karin Krog & John Surman with Bergen Big Band etc. Professor at the Grieg Academy (2024).
Aksel Øvreås Røed
(b. 1998) already has a solid CV in the Norwegian and international jazz community, with an impressive activity in projects and concerts such as; Dag Arnesen NY-Ny Bris, Bergen Big Band, Lyder Røed 5tet, Michael Barnes Octet, Whatever Happens Dont Be Yourself, etc., as well as his own trio and Aksel Røeds Other Aspects. Extensive concert activities; Oslojazz, Nattjazz, Moldejazz, Sildajazz, The Jazz Bar (UK), Kjøttbyen (DK). And more!
Sigurd Steinkopf
Drummer Sigurd ‘The Keeper’ Steinkopf (b. 1997) is a highly sought-after musician who has played both at home and abroad. He is a regular member of the Trøen/Arnesen Quartet, Knut Kristiansen Trio, Atari, General Post Office and others.
There will be an album release with this quartet. The album contains music from the ‘avant-garde’ of the 50‘s and 60’s and songs written by KK during the last 60 years etc. The quartet has finally released the album ‘VOLUM’, and is very much looking forward to playing!
