Svein Olav Herstad

Svein Olav Herstad (born 7 July 1969 in Odda, Norway)[1] is a jazz pianist, known from his own bands and several recordings with musicians like Sonny Simmons, Jan Erik Kongshaug, Nils-Olav Johansen, Harald Johnsen, and Per Oddvar Johansen.[2][3]

Svein Olav Herstad
Born (1969-07-07) 7 July 1969
Odda, Hordaland, Norway
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards
LabelsJazzaway
Ponca Jazz
Schmell
Websitewww.sveinolavherstad.no

Career

Herstad studied music at Musikkskolen in Haugesund, and is a graduate from the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonsevatorium, (1990–93). He started the band Svein Olav Herstad trio during his studies in Trondheim. With different lineups the band has released a series of albums, performing Herstad's own compositions. After moving to Oslo (1996–2001) he played within Jan Erik Kongshaug's quartet on two albums (1998, 2003).[2] Living in Haugesund from 2001, he has been engaged with the festival Sildajazz, as well as being a part of the Christina Bjordal Band.

Discography

Solo piano

Svein Olav Herstad Trio (including Magne Thormodsæter and Håkon Mjåset Johansen)

As leader
  • 1993: Dig (Ponca Jazz), within a trio including Harald Johnsen and Torbjørn Engan
  • 1997: Sommerregn (Ponca Jazz ), within a trio including Harald Johnsen and Per Oddvar Johansen

Collaborative works

Within Jan Erik Kongshaug trio including Harald Johnsen & Per Oddvar Johansen

  • 1998: The Other World (ACT)
  • 2003: All These Years (Hot Club)

Within Christina Bjordal Band

With Organ Jam

  • 2013: Organics (Normann)

References
  1. "Svein Olav Herstad Biography". SveinOlavHerstad.no. Archived from the original on 18 June 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  2. Stendahl, Bjørn. "Jan Erik Kongshaug". Norsk Biografisk Leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. "About Sonny Simmons Biography". All About Jazz. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  4. Kagge, Stein (12 March 2007). "Ny sterk trio – Inventio Review" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. Retrieved 24 November 2012.

Official website

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