RAKNES • MAARUD • VESPESTAD – A RARE GENRE LEAP!
The Brief
Three of Norway's most explosive musical personalities meet on the same stage – and the result is pure magic. This evening at Herr Nilsen will be an unparalleled energy release – where blues meets jazz, rawness meets finesse, and anything can happen. Steinar Raknes is among the country's most respected bassists and vocalists. A musical powerhouse with an intensity and virtuosity that has made him a central figure in Norwegian jazz. With his signature sound – deep, earthy and simultaneously experimental – he creates atmospheres that make the hall tremble. Amund Maarud is the guitar hero who refuses to be pigeonholed. He has redefined Norwegian blues and shattered the boundaries between rock, roots and psychedelic improvisation. Maarud always delivers at full throttle – uncompromising, electric and with a nerve that pulls you straight into the music. Jarle Vespestad is the drum phenomenon who has set the standard for rhythmic elegance and dynamics in Norwegian jazz. Known from Farmers Market, Silje Nergaard and Tord Gustavsen – Vespestad doesn't just play drums, he tells stories behind the kit. Together, Raknes, Maarud and Vespestad form a powerhouse of improvisation, groove and musicality. This is not just a concert – it's a meeting between three worlds, three genres and three visionary musicians who cross all boundaries. Good to know: * Age limit 20+