Jostein Gulbrandsen

I am a norwegian guitarist now living uptown N.Y .I play electric guitar, acoustic nylon string,acoustic steelstring and fretless guitar. I moved to New york in 2001 to attend Manhattan School of Music. My first CD as a leader is called "twelve"(,with Jon Irabagon, Eivind Opsvik and Jeff Davis) and it is now finally released on Fresh Sound New talent. My CD was recently on the top 5 list in Village Voice, NY(Tom Hulls jazz consumers guide) I am working with the Matt Grason Motel Project, and I am playing on his debut CD"lost and found", feautering rappers like Kokaiy(Steve Coleman), Sub Z and John Moon(Dapp Theory). For more info go to welcometomotel.com This project recently got a great review in Jazz Times and featured a photo of the group. I am also Co'leading the band Randal with Fred Kennedy and Roland Fidezius To purcahse a Randal CD, go to www.phonector.com Search for "Randal". "Gulbrandsen makes a solid impression both as an instrumentalist and a composer" Terje Mosnes,Dagbladet "With his first CD as a leader,we get the message that Norway has been blessed with another jazz guitarist of high caliber" Tor Hammerø, Side 2, Nettavisen I AM ENDORSING GODIN GUITARS AND I AM PLAYING THEIR MULTIAC GRAND CONERT SA, NYLON STRING GUITAR. I AM ALSO ENDORSING CURT MANGAN STRINGS.

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