MOTIF

MOTIF have since their founding in 1999 performed around scandinavia, the world and elsewhere, and developed a sound labeled a.o. as “a remarkable combination of powerful writing, simpatico free play, and stylistic cross-pollination” (John Kelman, Allaboutjazz). The musicians unite from bands such as Bugge Wesseltoft’s NCOJ, Atomic, Free Fall, Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, Maria Kannegaard Trio, IPA and Trondheim Jazzorchestra, and are all key players in the young European improvising scene.Their two first records on the indielabel AIMrec received great reviews all over europe, and with their third record, Apo Calypso they moved to their favorite label; Bugge..s JAZZLANDrec, and at the same time taking their music further into a world of intricate rythms and beautiful harmonies.MOTIF has appeared on a variety of festivals all over the world - the Copenhagen Jazz festival, Bremen Jazz Ahead, Hanoi European Jazz festival, Kongsberg Jazz Festival, Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Moldejazz and countless clubs all over the map. They have also toured in Asia, visiting China, Japan (where they..ve played the renowned Pit Inn club in Tokyo) and Vietnam.The musicians have also performed with/in: Bugge Wesseltoft’s NCOJ, HÃ¥vard Wiik Trio, Atomic, Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, Free Fall, Joshua Redman, John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Chick Corea, Jan Garbarek, Joe Lovano, Kenny Wheeler, Maria Kannegaard Trio, StreifenJunko Motorpsycho, Generator X and the Trondheim Jazzorchestra. Booking Contact: Ole Morten VÃ¥gan + 47 91 31 54 22, [email protected]