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Christina Bjordal

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ABOUT CHRISTINA:Christina Bjordal, 27 years old, lives in Haugesund, Norway. During the last couple of years she has established her name in the Norwegian vocal-jazz genre.Her debut album"Where Dreams Begin", with Christina Bjordal Band, was released in 2003. It was granted great reviews. Two years later Christina wrote an exclusive contract with Universal Music, which resulted in her new solo-album "Brighter Days".The young jazz-artist puts her heart into the album with her own lyrics and melodies.Throughout recent years Christina has performed on several jazz-festivals:Kongsberg Jazz-festival (both solo and opening concert with Karin Krogh) Nattjazz in Bergen Oslo Jazz-festival Arendal Jazz & Blues Festival Sildajazz in Haugesund Edinborough Jazz & Blues Festival She has also performed at Norwegian embassies in both London and Edinburgh.BRIGHTER DAYSOn the 10th of August 2006, Christina had her pre-release-concert for over 600 listeners in her hometown Haugesund with guest-artist Bendik Hofseth and her trio.On the 21st of August 2006 "Brighter Days" was released. Pianist Espen Eriksen, bass-player Ole Marius Sandberg and drummer and percussionist Harald Levang accompany her on the album.Levang produced the album and it was mixed by Dave O`Donnell in New York, USA. Christina´s solo album was rewarded astonishing reviews.NEW ALBUM IN 2008!Christina is proud to announce that her new album "WARRIOR OF LIGHT" is being released during spring 2008. Anders Aarum(Piano), Marius Reksjø(Bass) and Harald Levang accompanies her on the album. Levang is also the producer of Warrior of Light" Two of the guestartists are the italian jazzsinger Chiara Civello and the norwegian pianist Bugge Wesseltoft. Stay tuned for more info!
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Member Since: 1/24/2007
Band Website: www.christinabjordal.com
Band Members: Background on the musicians:Appearing on the upcoming album "Warrior of Light"Harald Levang (Drums & Percussion) Harald studied at Berklee College of Music, Boston, USA. He has been working as a freelance-musician since 1990 with numerous well-knownNorwegian artists such as Ola Bremnes, Bj..rn Berge, Kenneth Sivertsenand Odd Norstoga. Harald is known for his versatility, but also for hisbig heart for jazzmusic. He is situated with his own studio in Haugesund(InStudio), where he works as a producer as well as a musician.Anders Aarum (Piano) lives in Oslo and is educated at The Conservatory og Music in Agder, Norway, Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland and Musikhøgskolan in Gøteborg, Sweden. Anders has released three own albums and among others he has worked with Sonny Simmons, Jazzmob, Bertine Zetlitz, FRIKO, Funky Butt, Beady Belle, Herb Geller, Jesper Thilo, Roscoe Mitchell, Kevin Dean, Silje Nergaard, Marie Bergman, Leroy Jones, Tricia Bouttè, Arne Domnerus, John Engels, Louis Stewart og Bob Kindered.Marius Reksjø(Bass) More info to come!On her gigs Christina works with:Anders Aarum(Piano) Eivind Austad(Piano) Marius Reksjø(Bass) Ole Marius Sandberg (Bass) Harald Levang(Drums)Christina has also worked with:Bendik Hofset - saxophone Silje Nergaard- Vocals Chiara Civello-Vocals Erik Enzo- Vocals Espen Eriksen-piano Mike Mainieri - vibrafon Atle Nymo - saxophone Gunnar Halle - trumpet Erling Kvarven - accordion Svein Olav Herstad-piano The Cikada string quartet: Henrik Hannisdal - violin Odd Hannisdal - violin Marek Konstantynovicz - viola Morten Hannisdal - cello
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Record Label: Universal Music
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Smallest Things on Radio P1, Norway

Hi! I am happy to inform you that the song "Smallest Things" from my upcoming album is now listed norwegian radiostation P1! I am very happy about this. You can also enjoy it on Myspace. I love singin...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Waiting

Hi! As I..m writing this I..m waiting for the final mixes from Dave O..Donnell in New York. Alot has happened with this album. Chiara Civello put down some wonderful vocals, she truly gave the songs t...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:49:00 GMT

Chiara is coming!

I am so excited, Chiara Civello is coming tomorrow to work on vocalarrangements for my new album "Warrior of Light" She has done such wonderful arrangements on her albums and I`m so blessed to have he...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:13:00 GMT