Orchestral Works 2, Directions Suite 1 - 6
Digital release: Jan. 10, 2024

A great sequel to Hans Mathisen, Orchestral Works 1 (2017).
With: The Norwegian Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Christian Eggen.
Including: Hans Mathines - guitars, Arve Heriksen - trumpet, Bedig Hofseth - saxophone, Petter Wettre - saxophone, Jason Rebello - piano, Per Mathisen - bass, Andreas Bye - drums.

Saxophonist Kasper Værnes has brought some of his favorite musicians with him and the result is a new and exciting trio on the Norwegian jazz scene! The band's debut album "Trio" is available on all streaming services from 15 August. The music is based on Kasper Værnes' own compositions - with one leg in the jazz tradition and one leg in new experimental music. The result is a genre-wise range from free-spirited and energetic outbursts via quieter exploratory stretches. It is all tied together by Kasper Værnes' distinctive playing style and personal tone in the alto saxophone.

Kasper Værnes - sax
Trygve Waldemar Fiske - bass
Erik Nylander - drums

Morten Halle - altsaxofon
Gunnar Halle - trompet
Helge Lien - piano
Christian Meeas Svendsen - bass
Andreas Wildhagen - trommer

Tittelen "Starter Kit" henviser til de nye oppdagelsene en kan gjøre når en prøver seg på noe for første gang: Leketøyet pakkes ut, delene settes sammen og en ny verden åpner seg. Musikken er enkel og tilgjengelig men inneholder små forhindringer, kanter og spisse hjørner som kan overraske og utfordre både musikerne og de som hører på. Noe av materialet er små utskrevne stykker, annet utgjøres bare et par akkorder eller en ide utformet med tekst.

Dette er bandets andre album, innspillingen ble gjort i Musikkloftet Studio i Asker i februar 2022 med Vidar Lunden som tekniker. Lyden på albumet er naturtro, klar og transparant. Albumet plasserer seg inn i den nordiske jazztradisjonen - man kan høre at musikerne har med seg referanser tilbake til 70 -tallet men sammensetningen og materialet tar disse ideene med seg inn i et nytt og litt annerledes landskap - av og til åpent og inviterende, av og til litt vanskelig å finne rundt i men med nye overraskelser i vente bak neste sving.

Spotify link..

Paris /Oslo er et resultat av Petter Wettre's beslutning om å flytte til Paris i 2020 for å la seg inspirere, utveksle idéer og utvikle sin musikalske horisont, men samtidig opprettholde bandet som ble igjen i Oslo.

Med medlemmer basert i henholdsvis Oslo og Paris føles det naturlig å benytte navnene til disse metropolene som backdrop for prosjektet.
Denne konserten ble tatt opp i sin helhet både i bilde og lyd og ble innspilt på ærverdige Herr Nilsen i Oslo 25.september 2021.

Jørn Øiens «Cosmopolitan" er et genreoverskridende album, der krysningen av elektrisk jazz, world musikk, og impulser fra elektronika forenes i en kraftpakke av heftige groover, deilige synthklanger og sterke formidlende soloer og melodier! Albumet er en hyllest til Joe Zawinul og et resultat av mange års fascinasjon og studie av keyboardisten, komponisten og bandlederen , som er ansett som en av pionérene innenfor fusionen av elektronisk jazz og world music.

"Baraat" er en feel-good låt med positiv energi og overskudd! Den gjenspeiler livsglede, fest og feiring, der tittel og energien i låten skal fremkalle fornemmelsen av en prosesjon med feststemte mennesker! Låten er basert på inspirasjon fra indisk og afrikansk folkemusikk, og amerikansk gospel og jazz-harmonikk, soul og funk.

Musikken er både slentrende og energisk, og koker av gyngende sørstats-funk med virtuos jazzimprovisasjon og herlig blokkharmonisering ala George Shearing. Den siste touchen ligger i de programmerte synthene som frembringer den rurale inspirasjonen fra indisk og afrikansk folkemusikk og fest.

Hør på BARAAT her

«Geinnodat» er første singel fra Jørn Øiens album «Cosmopolitan».

«Geinnodat» er ofte brukt som en beskrivelse på leia der reinen føres fra et årstidsbeite til et annet. Låta har sterke preferanser til Weather Report, Miles Davis «Bitches Brew» mikset med et nordisk ambient elektronika preg i heftig flørt med joik og den samiske musikktradisjonen. Musikken er pulserende og jagende. De programmerte kjølige elektroniske vevene og synthesizeren smelter sammen med de akustiske trommene, saksofonen og vokalen i et organisk uttrykk der du formelig kjenner energien og framdriften i reinflokken som jager nedover vidda!
Hør GEINNODAT her

Albumet «Cosmopolitan» (som kommer ut 17.mars 2023) er en hyllest til worldmusic, men ikke minst også en hyllest og et resultat av mange år med studier av og fasinasjon for keyboardisten og bandlederen Joe Zawinul, som regnes som en av pionérene innenfor fusjonen av elektrisk jazz og verdensmusikk.
 

Single from the upcoming album, Calm Brutalism is now out on all digital platforms.
The duo consists of Svein Rikard Mathisen (guitar) and John Derek Bishop (sampling /
electronics). The album title gives some hints about the music: the brutalism it refers to is not a condition of "cruelty", but rather to the brutalism of modern architecture.
Brutalistic structures that are visually impressive, while still appearing as "raw"
and unfinished surface designs.
A trans-media analogy for Mathisen and Bishop's music, which they have
called "monumental but vulnerable"
As Mathisen himself writes in this poem:
Calm brutalism entangling the roads
Rest now in gloating darkness
Reveal yourself soon monkey
After corporations, lucent leaves grow.
Digital release: 18 February 2022
Album release: April 1, 2022 (vinyl and CD)

POPDIVISION presents:
LOKLYN - Not Around
Single release from her upcoming EP - Pastimes (released in the fall of 2021)

This is LOKLYN´'s first single release and points towards establishing her as an artist, songwriter and singer.

Not around is an evocative and strong song, with a great soundscape and sensitive vocals

Svein Olav Herstad - piano,
Magne Thormodsæter - double bass
Håkon Mjåset Johansen - drums.
Schizo is a tribute to those who have a thought or two too much in mind. This is the trio's seventh release, and the fourth with the current crew. Schizo brings elements from the previous records, such as high-energy jazz music and ballads. The album has a broad expression, where the musicians improvise together through their own and others' music, in an exquisite way.

Lukas is due with a full album, first half in 2021, "Tight turns & Steep Slopes". In the meantime, we are releasing av few tunes from the album as "singles". the first one is called To the Exit. A danceable and happy "song" that encourages us to take a break and "dance our way to the nrearest emergency exit".

Check out video here

With: Ivan Blomquist (pno), Lukas Z (sax), Moren Berger Stai (bass), Ingvald Vassbø (dr), Arne Martin Nybo (g), Per Kamfjord (perc). And: Bart Fermie and Michel de Souza Costa (various perc).

When Håkon Storm and Jan Wiese first met and played together in the spring of 2017, they uncovered the potential for a particular kind of music – a unique and interesting kind of jazz. Of the many excellent guitarists on the Oslo scene, Håvard Caspersen was asked to join a few months later. The oboe and English horn in combination with the various guitars created a fascinating and rich blend of timbres. Håkon and Håvard represents the elite of Norwegian jazz guitarists with several albums on Curling Legs and a wide range of high level collaborations and performances. Both are renowned for teaching guitar-talents at Norwegian Academy of Music and privately. Jan is one of few oboists who has devoted a lifetime career to playing improvised music. He is an extraordinary musician with an international reach who makes music that crosses boundaries with skill, inventiveness and imagination.

Recording and mixing engineer: Håvard Caspersen   
Mastering by: Frode Berg 

A great 3rd album from the Norwegian guitar-master.
Digital release: Nov. 29th, 2019

With:
Stian Carstensen: accordion
Håvard Caspersen: electric guitar, baritone guitar, 12 string guitar, ukulele, tanpura &
keyboards
Frode Ågedal Berg: bass
Rolf Øyvind Hæg: drums
Anders Viken: drums
Børre Flyen: drums
Håvard Gryting: voice.
Torstein Lofthus: drums
Silje Ræstad Karlsen: Voice.

All compositions by Håvard Caspersen.
Recorded, mixed and produced by Håvard Caspersen.
Mastering: Your Sound Mastering

«MonicaZ Vals» har samlet sine absolutte favoritter fra den svenske legenden Monica Zetterlunds gyldne skattekiste og slipper de nå på plate!
Kvartetten består av:
Stina Stenerud (vokal),
Paul «Palle» Wagnberg (Hammond B3),
Eirik Berg Svela (gitar)
Erik Jøkling (trommer)
Releaseturné:
Torsdag 14. november: Stjernesalen på Lillestrøm Kultursenter kl 19:00
Fredag 15. november: Vinger Hotell / Glåmdal Jazzklubb kl 20:00
Lørdag 16. november: Tamburen, Gamle Fredrikstad kl 14:00
Søndag 17. november: Lier Kulturscene kl 19:00

Awesome release from master-guitarist Hans Mathisen with an incredible line-up:

Hans Mathisen - guitar/composer and producer
Jason Rebello - piano
Bendik Hofseth - sax
Mats Eilertsen -bass
Audun Kleive - drums

ESPEN RUD: FRØ
To be released soon.
More info TBA.

New and superhot release from Knut Værnes Group: UPDATES.
Nice melodies, tons of solos, funky grooves and great interplay are the key ingredients
 KNUT VÆRNES - guitars
JØRN ØIEN - keyboards
KASPER S. VÆRNES - saxophones
FRODE BERG - bass
And featuring the legendary:
OMAR HAKIM - drums

This quartet is a new project and the third album release from guitarist Jostein Gulbrandsen. Originally from Namsos, Norway, Gulbrandsen has been based in New York since 2001. All the 8 songs are written by Gulbrandsen and are ranging from hard-swinging up tempo’s to calm 3⁄4 ballads. You can still find traces of Gulbrandsen’s Scandinavian background in his music and improvisations, but there is also an element from the hectic and urban New York-lifestyle. During the last couple of years, Gulbrandsen has played numerous trio gigs with Mike McGuirk and Mark Ferber and has also worked with Japanese pianist Megumi Yonezawa in several other projects. She is adding another dimension to the group with her sophisticated and harmonically complex playing style.

People and places is the debut album of bassist Morten Stai. The music is composed for different people and places that the composer has a special relation to. Throughout the album we are taken from the high Norwegian mountains to the dry deserts of the Middle East. Stai plays with a quartet of musicians that he met at the Jazz conservatory in Trondheim, Norway.
Lukas Zabulionis - saxophone,
Ingrid Øygard Steinkopf - piano,
Åsmund Mattias Smidt - drums,
Morten Stai - double bass.

Release: May 8th, 2018.

Sax-veteran and composer Morten Halle is fronting a new constellations he has called:
Into the Wild Hills.
The album is quite simply called Jazz Album 2018 and is due March 2nd, 2018.

Into The Wild Hills are:

Morten Halle - sax
Helge Lien - piano
Gunnar Halle - trp
Christian Meaas Svendsen - bass
Andreas Wildhagen - trommer

The amazing guitarist and composer with compositions for symphony orchestra and trio.
Very impressive and fantastic interplay.
With:
Hans Mathisen - guitar
Per Mathisen - bass
Andreas Bye - drums
The Norw. Radio Symphpny Orchestra
Conducted by Christian Eggen.

We are proud to present such a bright talent as Svein Rikard. It is not often that you hear true original voices
among the young talents in Norwegian jazz, but here we have an exception.
Keywords: modern and innovative.
Svein Rikard Mathisen - guitar/compositions
Søren Gemmer / William Larsson - piano/wurlitzer
Paul Hinz - double bas
Andreas Fryland - drums
Guest:
Erik Kimestad Pedersen - trumpet

Curling Legs slipper Espen Rud sitt nye album,
«Carla. The Fish».
Musikken holder som vanlig svært høy standard og
Espen eksellerer med tildels intrikate, men samtidig
lett tilgjengelig arrangementer.
Besetning er, som vanlig, fra førstedivisjonene i norsk
jazz:
HANNA PAULSBERG (Tenor Sax)
FRODE NYMO (Sopran & Alt Sax)
ADRIAN LØSETH WAADE (fele)
ROB WARING (Vibrafon)
ERLEND SLETTEVOLL (Piano)
JO FOUGNER SKAANSAR (Bass)
ESPEN RUD (trommer)
Og gjest:
ATLE NYMO (bass-klarinett)
Espen sier følgende om tittelen:

"På tittelsporet til “Carla. The Fish” finnes det et tematisk sitat fra en komposisjon av Carla Bley
(amerikanske pianist og komponist). Min låt hadde først tittelen “Sitatfusk”. Ved annonsering før
fremføring av denne endret jeg tittelen der og da til “Sitatfisk”, siden det ikke er fusk å sitere andre
når det sies hvem man siterer. Og det gjorde jeg. Jeg hadde jo bare fisket opp noen strofer fra
havet av musikk. Begeistret for låta, fremføringen, tittelen “Sitatfisk” og Carla Bley kom en finsk
kvinne til scenen og fortalte at kala betyr fisk på finsk. Klart at min komposisjon umiddelbart ble
omdøpt til “Carla. The Fish”. Sitatet er i komposisjonens mellomparti, det såkalte stikket (the
Bridge) blant musikere."

Curling Legs slipper i disse dager saksofonisten Kåre Kolve sitt bestillingsverk til Vossajazz 2015

Guro Gravem Johansen, vocals

Torgrim Sollid, trumpet

Håkon Storm-Mathisen, guitar

Sebastian Haugen, double bass

The band says about this remarkable release:

" In this project, we have indulged in the songs from the musical West Side Story, with music by Leonard Bernstein and libretto by Stephen Sondheim. The musical, from 1957, addresses themes like migration, ethnic tensions, poverty, identity, honor, dignity and love without judgment, themes that are at stake even today.

We have played with the songs and put our own marks on them, inspired by the clear rhythmic orientation in the originals. The underlying drama in the story is kept at a cool distance. In our retelling of West Side Story, we have avoided caricatures and dramatic devices, and instead embraced the musical material with our intimate and improvised jazz expression. Along with the hope that there, “somewhere and somehow”, will be a safe place for every human being."

Fantastic and innovative trio playing original compostions and standards.
Available both in vinyl and cd-format

Svein Olav Herstad - piano

Magne Thormodsæter - bass

Håkon Mjåseth Johansen - drums

Håvard Caspersen is a hidden treasure among Norwegian guitarists. This album is intricate and beatiful. Great tunes and fantastic playing.

More info soon...

Beatiful songs, great vocals, lyrics and production. This album, should be a hit :-)

Beauty, timelessness and emotions are not easy to describe. But words like: melodic, mysterious and magic are better keywords for describing this fantasic debut-album by an extremely talented musician and composer. 

Lukas Zabulionis - saxopone/compositions
Ivan Blomqvist – piano
Arne Martin Nybo - guitar
Kristian B. Jacobsen - bass
Per Kamfjord – drums

Alle gode ting er 3: Et julehefte, en vinylsingle og godt besøkte konserter i Norges 2 største byer. Alle gode ting er også 33: Ung Pike Forsvunnet byr seg igjen fram, 33 år etter oppstarten. Anledningen er et unikt samarbeid mellom Oslobandet og Bergens fremste privatetterforsker Varg Veum.

Impressisve debut-album by the very talented guitarist Svein Rikard Mathisen.
Modern jazz jazz treated with elegance and ease.
With:
Svein Rikard Mathisen (NO))- guitar
 William Larsson (SE) - Piano
Paul Hinz (SE) - Kontrabass
Andreas Fryland (DK) - Trommer

Rune Klakegg - piano Jan Olav Renvåg -double bass

Rune says about the album: "This recording consists of Norwegian folk tunes, arranged and performed by Jan Olav and myself. The material is gathered from written sources as well as from various musical collaborations with folk musicians throughout the years."

Featuring:

Nina Gromstad - vocals,
Rune Klakegg - piano,
Jan Olav Renvåg - bass,
Stig Sjøstrøm - drums
The jazz quartet «Lush Life» has recorded their first album in Oslo´s Rainbow Studio. The four members of the band have united in a shared interest of jazz and pop music of elegance, style and a wink in the eye.

On this record Magni Wentzel presents other sides of her talent than of what she is
well known. We know the jazz singer Magni Wentzel – not too many know the guitar
player and the singer in classic European tradition.

Original compositions by the very talented saxophone player, Torbjorn Sletta Jacobsen.
With:
Torbjørn Sletta Jacobsen – altsax (bass-clarinett)
Gunnar Halle – trumpet
Espen Eriksen – piano
Audun Ellingsen – bass
Freddy Augdal Wike – drums

Singer and composer Live Foyn Friis expandsher musical unverse with this gem of a  recording. Music written the last couple of years performed live with her band and a string quartet. 
The srings sets her songs in a new perspective and and confirms the artistic talent of this incredible artist. With Denmark as her home base the last years, she is currently conquering Europe.
Read more on her homepage.

5 great songs from singer/songwriter Siv Marit.
Great programming, heavy synths, great singing!
Produced by Arve Furset and Daniel Loberg

Relased on Curling Legs pop-label: POPDIVISION

Available in all streaming and download services.

The ecclectic guitarist, Håvard Caspersen has been a musicians musician for many years, having worked as a sessionguitarist in all kinds of settings.
Now he takes a step forward in his career, releasing an amazing album, with some world-class guitar-playing.
He excels within all kinds of styles as rock, country, jazz, pop etc. are treated with fluency and technical ease.
The album is recorded, produced and mixed in Håvards studio.

Digital release: Monday 12th of December 2014.

An amazing singel by singer / songwriter Siv MArit. On Curling Legs´alterego: POPDIVISION.

Check out Siv Marit here..

EP out SOON!

Release: 25th October/TBA

Release: October 29th/TBA

Curling Legs is incredibly proud to announce the signing of singer and composer Live Foyn Friis for the release of “RUNNING HEART”, September 19th. 2014.

The album consists of original compositions, performed by her band:

??- Live Foyn Friis, vocals & effects?
- Alex Jønsson, guitar & effects & choir
- Jens Mikkel Madsen, double bass & choir
- Andreas Skamby, drums??

They are based in Denmark, a country that warmly has embraced Live and her music as her debut album, Joy Visible was nominated to the Danish Music Awards 2012 for Best Vocal Jazz Album of the year. Live also won the category “The Years Young Jazz Composer in Denmark 2012” and “Denmark’s New Jazz Star” in 2012!?The music is truly original and can be characterized as: playful, airy, lovely and very accessible. She fuses different styles like jazz, pop, electronica, and improvisations into her totally original blend. Something that has been apreciated by musicians like John Scofield, Brian Blade and most of the European jazz/poporiented communities.?

«Ukjend by» er en av tekstene skrevet av Stein Versto fra Vinje som Espen Rud tonsatte og fremførte under jubileumskonserten for Arendal Jazzklubb i 2012. Et flott ensemble med strålende solister og med de samme musikerne med tillegg av Knut Riisnæs.

Tekstene, korte, lekende og flere mer episke i formen, er skrevet i Verstos egen målform – den vakre Vest-Telemark dialekten. Diktene gir rom for flere musikalske uttrykk og dette har komponisten/Espen satt i et klart jazzrelatert perspektiv hvor improvisasjoner, tekster og melodier står side om side.

To dikt av Brynjulf Bjørklid fra Tromsø/Oslo har også Espen tonsatt. Disse er også innspilt på CDen «Ukjend by» som presenteres på Herr Nilsen. Alt er innspilt februar i år i Rainbow Studio ved Jan Erik Kongshaug.
Musikk og arrangementer: Espen Rud Tekster: Stein Versto og Brynjulf Bjørklid

Medirkende på releasekonserten:
Lars Klevstrand – sang
Frode Nymo – altsaksofon
Knut Riisnæs – tenorsaksofon
John Pål Inderberg – barytonsaksofon
Atle Nymo – bassklarinett
Erlend Slettevoll – piano
Terje Gewelt – bass
Jai Shankar – perkusjon
Espen Rud – trommer

Kenny Wessel, a soulful, sensitive and dynamic guitarist, who has played with artists as varied as Ornette Coleman, Donald Fagen, and Badal Roy, finally releases his new CD, Weights & Measures on Nonotes Records/Curling Legs as.

The CD features a creative, empathetic and exciting ensemble, with Joel Frahm on tenor saxophone, Brad Jones on bass, Kenny Wollesen on drums, and Peck Allmond on tenor saxophone (on "Swamp Meyna”). 

Hometown Interludes:  2nd solo-release from the innovative piani-master of improvised music.

Arne Olav Hageberg sin songpoesi flyt fram på ei mjuk bølgje av folketoneinspirert fingerspel, duvande melodiar og akustiske klangar.

På si andre plate presenterer songar, låtskrivar og gitarist Arne Olav Hageberg eigne melodiar i akustisk tapping, med meiningssterke og poetiske tekstar. Med seg har han nokre av landets mest erfarne musikarar. Legg til Hageberg sitt eige elegante og originale gitarspel, og du har eit album som kan koma til å oppleva mykje åleinetid i cd-skuffa.

Medvirkende:

Kristin Skaare (trekkspel og piano),

Magne Askeland (fele), Audun Erlien, Kjetil Saunes og Åsmund Reistad (bass),

Wetle Holte og Lars Even Tørresen (trommer),

og

Elin Synnøve Bråthen (kor).

A vigorous jazzrock album from the still young veteran-guitarist  Knut Værnes.
This release is a tribute to the ground-breaking jazzrock guitarists such as
Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, John McLaughlin...

With:
Knut Værnes - guitar
Jørn Øien - keyboards
Frode Berg - bass
and the fabulous
Omar Hakim - drums
Guested by:
Kasper Værnes - altosax

Available on cd now,

Available digitally September 1st.

Soo Cho: pianist, composer, bandleader, organizer. ?Her musical language is one of sensitivity, of natural lyricism that is truly striking.

PANDORA is emotion, nuance, music to your ears, gradually deepening.

Javier Girotto (soprano saxophone),
Sven Happel (bass) 
?Jasper van Hulten (drums)

Som akkompagnement til den bitende frosten slipper artisten Arne Olav Hageberg singelen «Firogtjue kalde» førstkommende fredag 1 Februar.

På den tredje utgivelsen i eget navn står komposisjonene og arrangementene til Lars Andreas Haug i sentrum. Musikerne i bandet har han samarbeidet tett med siden 90-tallet.

”Skatten i Skrinet” er en kjærlighetssang bygd på et klassisk enkelt gitar-riff. Teksten er direkte, og en duett mellom to som har stått hverandre nær lenge og har tenkt å fortsette med det tross sla

Guitar equilibrist Frode Kjeksatd with his 2nd solo-release on Curling Legs.
Along with Alberto Marsico (organ) & Enzo Zirilli (drums) Kjekstad explores the classic guitar-trioformat.
Original compositions and original play

Drummer and composer Espen Rud with a stunning new album. Innovative compostions, a great mini-ensemble and superb interplay instantly  makes this recording a true classic.

With:

John Pål Inderberg - sopran

For etpar år tilbake fikk
Torbjørn Sunde, vokal & trombone
Frode Kjekstad, gitar
Espen Rud, trommer & percussion
og
Sigurd

"Time To Cross" er en usedvanlig radiovennlig poplåt: catchy, melodiøs, feelgood, med sterk signatur og med vokalharmonier som fester seg i øret. Den portretterer det å gi slipp på tung ballast i liv

”Kraften i oss to” ble spilt inn i Parachute studio ved Møllafossen i Oslo våren 2012 av produsent/tekniker André Viervoll. Under hans magiske fingre vokste det fram et lydbilde som gjorde bandet høyt

In addition to all the original compositions on the album, Northern Arc uses traditional music from Norway and other countries as wellm in their arrangements and improvisations.The trhree vocalists are familier within the traditional Norwegi

The Norwegian veteran lends discreetely from his improvisational mentors, Bill Evans, Earl Hines, Art Tatum and Chick Corea on this extravaganza of an album. With bassist Jon Olav Renvaag and drummer Roger Johansen he presents his intricate

11 original composisions by veteran drummern Espen Rud.
Performed by  Espen Rud and his 7- piece band. 

Frode Nymo - Alto Saxophone (no 1, 5, 10, 11) Soprano Saxophone (2, 6, 7, 8)
Atle Nymo - Tenor Saxophone

Eyolf Dale with a stunning solo-debut. Already a success with both the press and audience.

A fantastic release: "Tom Waitz meets Farmers Market playing traditional jewish Klezmermusic"

Debut album from saxophonist Torbjørn Sletta Jacobsen. Great compositions and great interpretation by a well-playing ensemble.

The great guitarist puts out his 2nd release on Curling Legs. This time an impeccable and fantastic live-recording og a commissioned work fram 2009. With the Royal Navy Big Band, choir and church-organ. Backed by his trio Hans is in great sh

”New Direction” er Jørn sin andre utgivelse på Curling Legs og som tittelen antyder, en ny retning i musikken til Jørn Skogheim (gitar, komposisjoner, klarinett og plystring). Først og fremst fordi den

Steve Dobrogosz interprets songs composed by Elton John. This is an oustanding sequel to the apraised Lennon/McCartney-release from 2009

Kåre Kolve Quartet follows their debut with the beatiful "Further Directions".

Kåre plays his saxophones better and more personal that ever, with a big vibrant tone and beatiful improvisational taste. The band i

Elin Synnøve Bråthen with her 2nd release. Irish inspired pop from this excellent singer/songwriter.

The great singer recorded live at the Oslo Jazzfestival 2003. With: Jon Gordon - sax, Jørn Øien - piano, Carl Morten Iversen - bass and Espen Rud - drums

The legendary pianist Steve Dobrogosz plays the music og Lennon/McCartney. Just listen and you´ll understand....

The great saxophonist, Kåre Kolve, with his Quartet releases his long overdue debutalbum: My Direction.

The music is reminiscent of the Scandianan jazz wave that swept the jazz-world in the 70

The famous Norwegian actor and comedian, Grethe Kausland, passed away last year.

In co-operation with her daughter, Janne Kausland and pianist Per Husby, Curling Legs now releases some fantastic recordings featuring the British jazz<

A new release with the legendary singer, Radka Toneff. Consisting of recordings made by the Norw. Broadcasting Corp. in 1980, Danis Radio in 1982 and live at the KOngsberg International Jazzfestival in 1977.

Also containing two video

Brand new release with the very talented singer and composer, Heidi Skjerve:

"Morning News of the Woods"

With Heidi Skjerve Quintet.

Guested by: Thom Hell (voc) and the Nidaros String Quartet

The highly acclaimed tubaist with his new release.

A masterpiece originally recorded in 1984 by world engineer Jan Erik Kongshaug. Transparent and vividly played, the music is a blend of great compositions and improvisation.

Jan Wiese - oboe/Erik Wøllo-guitar/Rob Waring-vib

The sequel to "Innover" from 2005 by the master vibist, Ivar Kolve. Assisted by Sebastén Dubé on bass and Stein Inge Braekhus on drums, Ivar tells great musical stories with his excellent vibraphone- and marimba-playi

The latest release from the highly acclaimed singer.
This time playing the piano herself and assisted by Sjur Miljeteig on trumpet.
Slow Motion Quintet participates on 3 songs.

Saxophonist Morten halle with his new release in a classic and international line-up: 
André Petersen - piano (South Africa)
Edvard Askeland - bass
Torstein Lofthus- drums

Wagon 8 is a co-operation between fretless guitarsit tellef Øgrim and polish drummer and electronist Jacek Kochan.
The music is free form improvisations and electronics.

2nd release from this virtuoso guitarist.
With among others: saxophonists Bendik Hofseth and Trygve Seim.

A great successor and a giant artistic leap for Solveig and her band, Slow Motion Quintet.

Heidi Skjerve accompanied by her excellent band, with a breath-taking debut.
The band plays the compositions of Heidi with passion and excellence.
Expect a bright future from this talent.

Saxophone player/composer Morten Halle with a brilliant new album
With Anders Jormin on bass and Svante Henryson on chello.

Master pianist Helge Lien with his suberb rythm section is back on Curling Legs with a vengeance. Helge and his trio explores the inside out of the fine art of jazz-improvisaton. Only originals except a brilliant rendition of Paul Desmonds "

The great guitarist Hans Mathisen with his debut - cd.
With Olga Konkova (piano), Gary Husband (drums) and many others. 

The new release from master quitar-player and inventor Bjorn Klakegg. With Harald Skullerud (perc) and Kare Christoffer Vestrheim (keyb.) 

Tuba player Lars Andreas Haug in frontline of his own compositions and a strong band containing amongst others Mats Eilertsen (bass), Per Oddvar Johansen (dr) and Trygve Seim (sax).

Tri o trang consists of pianist Helge Lien, tubaist Lars Andreas Haug nad Torben Snekkestad on sax.
They asked veteran master-guitarist Jon Eberson to compose, arrange and play with them on this fantasitc endeavour.
Exploring the re

The brand new Pixiedust separates itself fromt the two previous releases by containing mostly original compositions and lyrics by Peder Kjellsby. A bundle of songs tailor made to Solveig and her unique voice. The music is tranquil and reflectiv

This is the debut for Håkon Storm as a recording artist under own name. And what a debut! In collaboration with Nils Jansen (sax), Finn Guttormsen (bass) and Jarle Vespestad (drums) - Storm is firing away a splendid, energetic guitar style rare

bol is an energetic, powerful and improvising live band. Their music is a hybrid og genres, definately rooted in our own town. They are experimenting with the blend of acoustic and electric, improvised loops, noise and effects.

Ivar Kolve Trio er igjen plateaktuelle med et nytt album. Det nye albumet har fått tittelen ”Innover” og er den første utgivelsen siden den kritikerroste debutplaten ”Ope” kom ut i 1998 (Nor-CD). Ivar Kolve Trio is yet again out with a new

Metropolitan was founded by Beate Slettevoll Lech, Morten Halle and Jon Eberson in 1997 with the purpose of playing American standards in new arrangements featuring a string orchestra.

The debut at Molde Jazz Festival 1998 was followed by

We are very proud of this project.
The electronica-trio Chillinuts has sampled and remixed excerpts from the whole Curling Legs catalouge of modern jazz for more than 3 years! The result is really stunning, and you can hear artists

Compositions by the guitarist, Knut Vaernes, arranged by Morten Halle and Eivind Buene for acoustic guitar and string quartet.

A strong debut album of the very talented singer, lyricist and songwriter Hilde Marie Kjersem and her TUB Quartet (Andreas H. Schei - p, Magne Vestrum - b, Pål Hausken - tr). Inspired by Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell, she has composed 14 beatiful

2nd release of singer Solveig Slettahjell and her band, The Slow Motion Quintet. Innovative interpretations of standars like Second time Around, What is This Thing Called Love, 12th of Never and many more. Also includes one original of Solveig:

«This young genious has a perfect sense of time and rythm» (Just Jazz Guitar)

The Norwegian guitar player Frode Kjekstad has been to the Big Apple to record with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Byron Landham and Eric Alexander! A milestone in Norweg

Standards like you have never heard them before. Worldwide favourites in arrangements penned by Erlend Skomsvoll. Come Shine backed by the Norwegian Radio Orchestra delivers one of this years most remarkable albums.

4th release from master-pianist/synthezist Jan Gunnar Hoff. With Audun Kleive - drums, Tore Brunborg - sax and Bjørn Kjellemyr on bass, he further explores his melodic and rhythmic mastery on In Town. He is aided by guitarist Børge Pettersen Ø

2nd release from this creative duo: Jon Eberson (guitar) and Carl Morten Iversen (bass). On ´Standard´ they are rendering well-known tunes such as ´Polkadots and Moonbeams´, ´Funkallero´ and others, as well as several originals by Eberson.

Debut-cd from the veteran pianist. Standards and modern musical-standars.

Live Maria Roggen and her fellow musicians have been in Studio La Buisonne in France and recorded their second album, 'Do do that voodoo'. The result is an outstanding follow-up to their fantastic debut album.

After ten years - the comeback album of one of Europe's greatest drummers. Featuring Jon Eberson on guitars, Steinar S. Nickelsen on organ and vocalist Sidsel Endresen.

An emotional and strong album by these grteat veterans!

Composer and pianist Helge Iberg with some impressive compositions. The music is built around the lyrics of Norwegian poet Rolf Jacobsen read by author and humourist Odd Børretzen. Other participants include Per Vollestad (vocals), Bendik Hofse

Storaas pulls of another vast album, lauded by critics! With: Vigleik Storaas - piano, Per Oddvar Johansen - drums and Johannes Eick - bass.

Another superb album from the acapella group. This time featuring the poet Rebolledo Pedersen.

All you have to do is to check this album out!

The debut cd og the great talent Solveig Slettahjell promises a bright future. This releases features Solveig in a setting that spans from 12 ensemble to trios and duets. Except one song she does mostly ballads. The cd has received a fabulous r

Drummer Sverre Gjorvad with his stunning debut-cd. Featuring singer Live Marie Roggen, bassist Mats Eilertsen, guitarist Nils Olav Johansen as well as sax, tromboe and keyboards, this cd has received great reviews from the Norwegian music press

Singer/crooner Ingar Kristiansen and drummer Torstein Ellingsen has put together a hardswinging sextet. The band does terrific renditions of standards originally made immortal by the greatest singer of all times: Frank Sinatra. Guest vocalist M

The two veterans finally made it back together after 20 years. Guitar and bass in a beautiful rendition of great jazz-standards such as:

1 drummer/programmer and 2 computer wizards were given the chance to turn the Curling Legs catalogue inside out. The result is a 12' vinyl containing 4 separate remixes with guitarsounds, voices, bass-attacks, percussion and drum cut-outs. All

A 12-piece hardswinging and energetic ensemble takes it all the way in this ferocious release. Recorded live during a Scandinavian tour last fall. Great compositions, great arrangements. great solos and great interplay makes this an immediate c

The debutalbum of a young and energetic trio under the leadership of pianist Helge Lien. They interpret tunes from the standard repertoire and the interplay is just great. A critics favourite!

CD of the year! Singer Live M. roggen excels in this gem of a release. Standards arranged by pianist Erlend Skomsvoll has made it a favourite for both the critics and audience. One of Curling Legs´ bestsellers. A must for any lover of jazz.

Guitarist Jacob Young with his 2nd release on Curling Legs. Good melodies and great playing on top of grooves looped and played by Who´s Who on the Norwegian music scene!

The 3rd. release on Curling Legs from saxophonist Morten Halle and guitar-veteran Jon Eberson. Hard swinging and original modern jazz from a great quartet that includes Aslak Hartberg on bass and Pål Thowsen on drums.

This celebrates the 25th anniversary as an ensemble and their 3rd release on Curlin Legs. The band has developed into a composers workshop, mixing all kinds of styles, combined with the lyrics of well-known Norwegian poets.

Curling legs departs into pop-land for this one. Sometimes one comes across music that defies categories. The mix of massive arrangements, heavy synth bass-lines and original melodies sung by the great Samira of England makes this a heavy-hitte

Ragtime pianist Morten Gunnar Larsen and clarinet virtuoso Georg Reiss offers a journey through 20th century jazz. Compostions by Gershwin, Piazolla and Weill and more are beatifully treated by two masters of their instruments.

Singer, songwriter and saxophoneplayer Helen Eriksen with her 3rd release, this time on Curling Legs. She is backed py piano, bass and drums in this very innovative and creative mix of pop and jazz.

Four guitarists unites for a truly innovative guitar album. Blues, ballads, funky grooves and sounds. NO DRUMS and synths on this one.

Knut Værnes w/ US drummer Danny Gottlieb and Frode Berg (Oslo) on bass with a funky and light hearted jazzrelease. This record will put you in good spirits!!! Some great organ and el.piano playing by Jørn Øien of Oslo and great percussion contr

The 2nd release of the successfull a-capella four-some Kvitretten:

The master pianist: Vigleik Storaas - all solo. Vigleik shows his talent, passionate playing and lyricism on this fantastic release. Recorded both at the famous Rainbow Studios in Oslo, and at the Sofienberg Cathedral. Open Excursions has recei

Master saxophonist Tore Brunborg in duo with the great talent of drummer Jarle Vespestad. The duo plays numerous standards, such as 'Django' and 'Eiderdown' as well as some originals. This CD received the best possible reviews in Norw. press.

The debut of a very unusual duo: Live Marie on vocals and Lars Andreas on tuba. The exceptional talents of these musicians was first heard on various jazzfestivals in 1995. The music: mostly originals but also some very beatiful renditions of t

The debut of one of Scandinavia's finest modern jazzensembles. A great example of the

Jan Gunnar's 3rd solo release and his second on Curling Legs. He mixes all his influnces, from freejazz and fusion to the Nordic way of improviseng into his own style. A

This is another recording showing the compositional talent and flute virtuosity from a true innovator og the instrument. As Patrick explains:

The music is best described as airy, in the sense that Jon«s compositions are treated with the utmost elegance and perfection. But at the same time it sound almost improvised and the interplay between the written string arrangements and Balke's

The 2nd release from this breathtaking duo. 5 years of internatial touring has brought them up among the most original artist in the world, stunning the audience as well as the critics with their beautyful and expressionistic music.

New York meets Oslo on a critically acclaimed recording. Cool original jazz tunes virtuosly played. Featuring US drummer Danny Gottlieb and bassist Frode Berg

Truly original pianist from Russia renewing the classic trio fromat with suberb composistions and playing. With bassist Carl Morten Iversen and drummer Audun Kleive she is exploring really new ground.

Veteran and guitar innovator Jon eberson is back with revenge, delivering his greatest recording in many years. His Ensemble consisting of several different setting playing with and oppsed to each others - creating tension and energy beyond thi

The music consists mainly of originals by Jacob and is very accessible and reminiscent of early Keith Jarret/Jan Garbarek. Great playing by the new generation of great, young Norwegian jazz musicians.

Translated: "with flesh and love". This CD features surreal, modern poets Niels Fredrik Dahl and Torgeir Rebolledo Pedersen as well as the singer Eldbjørg Raknes. Music and Norwegian poetry is a mix of compositions and improvisation with a lot

Second release from award-winning pianist and composer Vigleik. Further exploring the acoustic landscape of the classic trio format with virtuoso co-musicians Johannes Eick on bass and Per Oddvar Johansen on drums.

Single release from the album Totally.

An inspired new recording with three international masters of improvisation. Really smoking renditions of originals and standards.

An utmost original debut from 3 young musicians exploring totally new grounds, combining improvisation with loops and sampling.

Very original and inspired live - debut by a true master on the saxophone and a rock steady rythmsection. Twisted jazz.

Typically west coast fusion filtered through to remarkable composers and players from the southern coast of Norway. Beautiful melodies, groovy playing.

4 angry Norwegians blowing their hearts out. Energetic modern jazz, played with vicious ferocity.

Some fantastic guitar playing from a true master of the instrument. One of the most dedicated and hard-working guitarist in Norway with his first CD on Curling Legs.

Four young women singing their hearts out. From (almost) barbershop to totally free-form improvisations. All a-capella.

Modern pop/rock/jazz beatifully played and produced by one of Norway's leading groups. Very inventive guitar playing. Lyrics by English poet Fran Landesman.

The debut-recording from one of Denmarks best young bands. Modern jazz and fusion. Beautiful arrangements and playing in the typical nordic style. Recorded in Rainbow studios by Jan Erik Kongshaug.

Ultrahip, retrospective technojazz by master trio. Synths, samples, electric and acoustic music.

Modern improvisation, played with spirit and passion by some of the absolutely best jazz players around.

Christmas carols with a host of guest artists. Played in the most hilarious fashion, combining straight ahead arrangements and the freeform thinking of Ornette Coleman. Totally crazy and very laugh-provoking.

Pop/jazz/rock with a strong melodic flavour and beautiful harmonies played by three expressive individuals. Knut Vaernes - guitars / Frode Berg - bass / Kim Ofstad - drums. Contributions from: Nils Petter Molvaer - trumpet and Bugge Wesselt

Norway's leading jazz and fusion band in the 80s, now available on CD. Cutting Edge's three vinyl albums recorded between 1982 and 1986 in one double CD release. With Norwegian booklet only.

Classic jazz trio of international format playing modern jazz. Inspired by Bill Evans, Keith Jarret, Monk etc.

Acoustic and electric modern jazz, played by four very strongminded musicians.

Modern jazz.

Modern compositions and jazz with strings and vocal upfront.

A stunning debut from two of the most prominent in jazz, totally defining their own style. Noone sings better than Endresen and Bugge's emotional depths in his pianoplaying is a must for music lovers.

Modern jazz played by world-known artists.

Modern improvisation based on all styles, from pop to Hawaiian music.

Show their respect for the great Ornette Coleman.

Thoroughly composed jazz with lyrics, sung and read by vocalist and two poets.

Modern fusion. Rangin from freeform pop/rock, ballads, afro and modern jazz. Knut Vaernes - guitars / Morten Halle - sax / Terje Gewelt - bass / Rune Arnesen - drums / NIls Petter Molvaer - trumpet / Bugge Wesseltoft - piano and synths

Modern jazz. The last CD from one of Scandinavias finest ensembles, led by pianist Jon Balke.

A saxophone quartet for the 90s. From lullabies and marching bands to freeform improvisations.

Modern jazz by four international artists redefining the classic quartet setting.

Ambient synthesized abstractions with el. & ac. guitar.

Improvised electric jazz by four strong individuals.

Modern jazz. New sounds and colors on the guitar. A broad spectre of ethnic percussion sounds.

Duets with bass-player Terje Gewelt. Melodic jazz for guitar and bass, played on both acoustic and electric instruments. Morstly original compositions.