Events
18:00–20:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen and Traces of You Band with Olav Torget and Suntou Susso

Concert — Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen and Traces of You Band with Olav Torget und Suntou Susso plays at the NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

19:30–21:30
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Arve Henriksen with Eivind Aarset, Jan Bang and Erik Honoré

Concert — The Norwegian jazz musicians Arve Henriksen, Eivind Aarset, Jan Bang und Erik Honoré plays at NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

18:00–19:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Mari Kvien Brunvoll

Concert — The Norwegian artist Mari Kvien Brunvoll plays at NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

15:00–16:30
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Adriana Carcu/ Richard Wayne

Reading and conversation — Adriana Carcu and Richard Wayne present their art book "Das Lied aus dem Norden. Norwegischer Jazz in Wort und Bild" at NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

20:00–01:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Club Night with Todd Terje, André Bratten (live), Meat & Chris Wood, Alex Azary, Mr. Rod

Concert — Welcome to a Club Night with Todd Terje, André Bratten (live), Meat & Chris Wood, Alex Azary, Mr. Rod at NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

19:00–20:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: The Politics of Emotions

Performance — The performance „The Politics of Emotions“ at NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt! With Maria Kjos Fonn, Lone Aburas, Kayo Chingonyi and Sandra Kolstad.

20:30–21:30
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Hanne Hukkelberg

Concert — The Norwegian artist Hanne Hukkelberg plays at NORSK festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

19:00–20:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Sandra Kolstad

Concert — The Norwegian musician Sandra Kolstad at NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt!

18:00–19:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Jenny Hval

Concert — The Norwegian artist Jenny Hval plays at NORSK festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

19:00–21:00
Frankfurt am Main
NORSK Festival: Motorpsycho

Concert — The Trondheim based rock band Motospsycho plays at the NORSK Festival at Künstlerhaus Mousonturm in Frankfurt.

18:00–20:30
Hamburg
Oslo Philharmonic in Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Concert — The Oslo Philharmonic with Vasily Petrenko and Leif Ove Andsnes play in Elbphilharmonie Hamburg.

18:00–20:30
Köln
Oslo Philharmonic in Kölner Philharmonie

Concert — The Oslo Philharmonic with Vasily Petrenko and Leif Ove Andsnes play in Kölner Philharmonie.

11:00–12:00
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Paal Nilssen-Love's Large Unit

Concert — Nordic At Noon: Molde International Jazz Festival presents Paal Nilssen-Love’s 15-piece ensemble “Large Unit.”

21:00–22:00
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Mats Eilertsen Trio (ECM 50 years)

Concert — Mats Eilertsen is one of the most distinctive and headstrong Norwegian bass players, and to jazzahead! he will be playing with his trio.

21:00–21:40
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen

Concert — CLUBNIGHT: Hilde Louise Asbjørnsen is compared to Billie Holiday as a jazz singer, to Marilyn Monroe in visuals and Edith Piaf as writer, and shows how jazz and chanson merge together.

20:00–21:30
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019!: Stephan Meidell

Concert — CLUBNIGHT: Stephan Meidell, guitarist of the Erlend Apneseth Trio, presents his solo album “Metrics”, where techno meets baroque.

19:00–19:25
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Susanna - second Clubnight set

Concert — Clubnight: Norwegian jazz musician Susanna is known for transformations of songs from artists such as Dolly Parton, Henry Purcell and Leonard Cohen, but also for her strong originals and her collaboration with other artists.

19:45–20:10
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Susanna - third Clubnight set

Concert — Clubnight: Norwegian jazz musician Susanna is known for transformations of songs from artists such as Dolly Parton, Henry Purcell and Leonard Cohen, but also for her strong originals and her collaboration with other artists.

18:30–19:30
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Erlend Apneseth Trio

Concert — CLUBNIGHT: Sun-spotted euphoria in the gloomy Norwegian underworld: The highly acclaimed Erlend Apneseth Trio has succeeded in rejuvenating a traditional sound in a thrilling and astounding way.

18:15–18:40
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Susanna

Concert — Clubnight: Norwegian jazz musician Susanna is known for transformations of songs from artists such as Dolly Parton, Henry Purcell and Leonard Cohen, but also for her strong originals and her collaboration with other artists.

15:00–02:00
jazzahead! 2019!: CLUBNIGHT

Concert — jazzahead! CLUBNIGHT is the night, when jazz and its musical relatives are entering clubs, museums, churches and many other locations in Bremen. During this special night you will have the chance to see six Norwegian acts.

15:45–18:30
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Beady Belle

Concert — This woman has it all: Beady Belle provides the perfect weekend sound at this open-air concert.

18:00–20:30
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Gala Concert w/ Mathias Eick Quintet and Trail of Souls

Concert — The partner country of jazzahead! 2019 is Norway, a country where an astonishing variety of creative and distinctive forms of jazz have developed and flourished in the past 50 years. So Norway is also the focus of this year’s Gala Concert.

22:10–22:40
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Hedvig Mollestad Trio

Concert — Norwegian Night: It comes as no surprise that all their albums have received wide international praise, and their showcase at jazzahead! should be on your list.

21:30–22:00
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Espen Berg Trio

Concert — Norwegian Night: The trios ability to play melodic and rhythmically complex music with ease has mesmerized audience all over the world.

20:50–21:20
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Kristin Asbjørnsen

Concert — Norwegian Night: Kristin Asbjørnsen is one of the most distinguished artists on the vibrant European music scene, not something you want to miss.

20:10–20:40
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Frode Haltli Avant Folk

Concert — Norwegian Night: Known for his virtuos instrumental skills, Haltli’s music swiftly moves between jazz, contemporary and folk music.

19:00–19:30
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Skadedyr

Concert — Norwegian Night: Skadedyr’s sound is based on collective arranging and a lot of improvisational freedom.

18:50–19:20
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Gard Nilssen´s Acoustic Unity

Concert — Norwegian Night: With Gard Nilssen’s Acoustic Unity, he continues his work entirely committed to unplugged music.

18:10–18:40
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Karl Seglem Band

Concert — Also a part of the Norwegian Night at jazzahead! 2019, Karl Seglem Band will showcase their ways of reinvigorating jazz and traditional genres.

17:30–18:00
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Thomas Strønen’s "Time is a Blind Guide"

Concert — Thomas Strønen’s Time Is A Blind Guide is a true chamber music ensemble with a strong group sound performing compelling compositions.

17:30–23:40
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: "Norwegian Night" with a beautiful bouquet of Norwegian musicians

Concert — With eight Norwegian acts, the kick-off to the live program of jazzahead! 2019 will be the Norwegian Night on April 25th.

18:00–19:10
Bremen
A Suite of Poems - with Ketil Bjørnstad, Lars Saabye Christensen und Anneli Drecker

Concert — Welcome to "A Suite of Poems" - a beautiful concert with Ketil Bjørnstad, Lars Saabye Christensen and Anneli Drecker.

17:00–19:15
Bremen
jazzahead 2019!: Ingunn Bjørnsgård and her "Notes on Frailty" & "A list of things he said"

Concert — Ingun Bjørnsgaard and her company has made a name for themselves and is recognized as one of the most influential dance companies of Scandinavia. The performance at jazzahead will be the German premiere for this project.

18:00–20:00
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Jan Erik Vold, Ellen Bødtker, Trygve Seim and Erik Raude

Concert — Jan Erik Vold reads poems and short stories titled, "Once Upon A Summer“ (Sommer Dort Draussen) accompanied by Norwegian musicians.

18:00–20:00
Bremen
Summer out there - A musical reading

Concert — Welcome to "Summer out there" - a musical reading with Jan Erik Vold, Ellen Bødtker, Trygve Seim and Eirik Raude.

18:00–08:30
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Lasse Marhaug Live

Concert — The Sound of Arctic Circle - Rem Presents Lasse Marhaug Live! He will present two pieces for the jazzahead! audience this evening.

18:00–20:00
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: "Together Again" with Arild Andersen and Uli Beckerhoff

Concert — Uli Beckerhoff (Germany) and Arild Andersen (Norway) are two of the most famous and exciting musicians of their generation on the European jazz scene.

17:30–07:45
Bremen
jazzahead! 2019: Festival Opening With Håkon Kornstad Trio and Mari Boine Trio

Concert — Join the opening of jazzahead! 2019 in Bremen with some of Norway's many fine musicians playing at this year's festival.

10:00–16:00
Bremen
jazzahead! Bremen 2019

Concert — Norway becomes focus country on Jazzahead 2019!

17:30–20:30
Heidelberg
Truls Mørk & Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra

Concert — Truls Mørk & Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra are guests at Heidelberger Frühling.

18:00–20:30
Nürnberg
Alice Sara Ott & Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
18:00–20:30
Köln
Truls Mørk & Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, E. Gardner: Brahms, Elgar, Strauss
19:00–21:00
Berlin
Moddi liest und spielt in Berlin

Reading with music and a following discussion — Heute Abend: Geschichten, Konzert, Lesung mit Moddi im SO36 in Berlin!

19:00–22:00
Hamburg
Wesseltoft / Berglund / Öström aka "Rymden"

Concert — Under the name "Rymden", the trio plays melancholic Nordic music that lies somewhere between acoustic and electronic jazz, and progressive rock.

18:00–22:00
Thomas Dybdahl concert in Berlin

Concert — Thomas Dybdahl is on a European tour this spring, and will be visiting Köln and Berlin along the way.

18:00–22:00
Thomas Dybdahl Concert in Cologne

Concert — Thomas Dybdahl is on a European tour this spring, and will be visiting Köln and Berlin along the way.

18:00–22:00
Berlin
Madrugada Concert in Berlin

Concert — Madrugada is back, and they're going out on a big European tour to let you know. A lot of the shows are already sold out.

19:00–21:00
Berlin
Eldbjørg Hemsing - late-night concert in Berlin

Concert — The Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing will be performing a late-night concert in Berlin, with a musical journey through the landscapes of Norway.

19:00
Ja Ja Ja Music: Hajk

Concert — Drama – of the interpersonal kind – that’s what Hajk are about on their upcoming album. The band burst onto the Norwegian scene with their self-titled debut album, garnering broad appreciation way outside of their home country. Now, the highly anticipated follow-up is near – a record that both pulls at the heartstrings and urges you to dance.

19:00–22:00
München
TrondheimSolistene and Martin Stadfeldt plays Bach

Concert — The German pianist Martin Stadtfeld has gotten fantastic reviews worldwide for his interpretation of Bach´s music. The TrondheimSolistene will play other works by the father Bach and sons at Prinzregententheater Munich (02.02.2019) and Berliner Philharmonie (03.02.2019).