Bio
Yes, I play clarinet, have done so for most of my life.
Genres? What can I say? Free impro, traditional norwegian music, New Orleans Jazz, Swing, with Eastern and Southern influences thrown in the mix. And of course, blues is the wellspring of all music.
I started professionally in 1982 with Caledonia Jazzband, playing New Orleans jazz. I lived in New Orleans for a while, and became a member of the All Star Brass Band. I also played with Wendell Brunious, the Rebirth Brass Band, Lillian Boutte and others. I love that city, people and music, and I pray for New Orleans' future. Caledonia is still kicking, celebrating it's 25th anniversary!
I became involved with traditional folk music from Norway, studying with fiddle players and was a founding member of Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag. We toured all over Europe and also got to see some of the U.S, playing at major festivals.
At this point in life, I enjoy playing with Tord Gustavsen, with Ã…smund Reistad (a great person to tour with, and we have toured a lot), playing occational gigs Caledonia, and with whoever free and open minded musician I meet.
I work as a street reverend for the city mission in Oslo, and music is a big part of my pastoral work as well. At my church, we have a great trio and of course, with Magnus Larsen playing bass and cello and Andreas Utnem on wathever keys he finds (check out the organ at his Myspace site...).
Music for life... PEACE