Svein Olav Herstad
Born (1969-07-07) 7 July 1969
Odda, Hordaland, Norway
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Piano, keyboards
LabelsJazzaway
Ponca Jazz
Schmell
Websitewww.sveinolavherstad.no

Svein Olav Herstad (born 7 July 1969 in Odda, Norway)[1] is a jazz pianist, known from his own bands and several recordings with musicians like Sonny Simmons, Jan Erik Kongshaug, Nils-Olav Johansen, Harald Johnsen, and Per Oddvar Johansen.[2][3]

Career

Herstad studied music at Musikkskolen in Haugesund, and is a graduate from the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonsevatorium, (1990–93). He started the band Svein Olav Herstad trio during his studies in Trondheim. With different lineups the band has released a series of albums, performing Herstad's own compositions. After moving to Oslo (1996–2001) he played within Jan Erik Kongshaug's quartet on two albums (1998, 2003).[2] Living in Haugesund from 2001, he has been engaged with the festival Sildajazz, as well as being a part of the Christina Bjordal Band.

Discography

Solo piano

Svein Olav Herstad Trio (including Magne Thormodsæter and Håkon Mjåset Johansen)

As leader

  • 1993: Dig (Ponca Jazz), within a trio including Harald Johnsen and Torbjørn Engan
  • 1997: Sommerregn (Ponca Jazz ), within a trio including Harald Johnsen and Per Oddvar Johansen

Collaborative works

Within Jan Erik Kongshaug trio including Harald Johnsen & Per Oddvar Johansen

  • 1998: The Other World (ACT)
  • 2003: All These Years (Hot Club)

Within Christina Bjordal Band

With Organ Jam

  • 2013: Organics (Normann)

References

  1. ↑ "Svein Olav Herstad Biography". SveinOlavHerstad.no. Archived from the original on 18 June 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 Stendahl, Bjørn. "Jan Erik Kongshaug". Norsk Biografisk Leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  3. ↑ "About Sonny Simmons Biography". All About Jazz. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
  4. ↑ Kagge, Stein (12 March 2007). "Ny sterk trio – Inventio Review" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten. Retrieved 24 November 2012.

Official website

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