Katrine Madse

In 2012 Ola Kvernberg won the highly regarded Kongsberg Jazz Award, which inspired him to write Mechanical Fair for the next Kongsberg festival. With this work as a starting point, Kvernberg has composed entirely new material where full integration of the acclaimed Trondheim Soloists is central. Get ready for a dynamic and ambitious performance!

This Norwegian folk outfit started out in the early 70s mixing acoustic instruments (fiddle, mandolin, banjo and piano) with the electric guitar, bass and keyboards. They created an earthy music made up of playful, catchy melodies with male/female vocal interplay. Despite important personnel changes over the years (their first-rate lead female singer was replaced, among others), they have managed to remain true to their sound and have churned out over ten fine albums between 1974 and 1998. Their material is pure, often foot-stomping folk with Norwegian vocals. Despite the mostly minor keys, it is fresh and exhilirating and dons some wonderful arrangements.

2xCD *LOUNGE / DOWNTEMPO* Super-Jewel with Sleeve and Cocktail booklet.Following the very festive Music For Cocktails '10th Anniversary' we now proudly present the brand new 'Elite Edition'. Although this is already the eleventh edition in the luxurious series there is absolutely no sign of slowing down. On the contrary it seems like on every edition the taste, look and sound improve!With original tracks of great soul artists like Amp Fiddler (feat. Corinne Bailey Rae), Raphael Saadiq and Mr. Scruff (feat. Alice Russel), the always wonderful sounds of Thievery Corporation and Gelka and a unreleased remix of 'Love It All', the brand new single of the Wicked Jazz Sounds Band, this 'Elite Edition' makes it easy to imagine you are having a great time in a chic cocktail bar, a beau monde beach club, an upper class lounge or you are a VIP member in a private club