Occupation(s) Musician, composer Genres Jazz Role Musician | Name Svein Herstad Instruments Piano, keyboards | |
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Labels JazzawayPonca JazzSchmell Associated acts Anders Aarum TrioFunky Butt Website www.sveinolavherstad.no Albums Dig, Live At Haugesund International Jazzfestival 2005, Inventio, Sommerregn, Free The Nightingale - Solo Piano Similar People | ||
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Svein Olav Herstad (born 7 July 1969 in Odda, Norway) 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.
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- Svein olav herstad trio nothing compares 2 u
- Career
- Solo piano
- Svein Olav Herstad Trio including Magne Thormodster and Hkon Mjset Johansen
- As leader
- Collaborative works
- References
Svein olav herstad trio nothing compares 2 u
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). Living in Haugesund from 2001, he has been engaged with the festival Sildajazz, as well as being a part of the Christina Bjordal Band.
Solo piano
Svein Olav Herstad Trio (including Magne Thormodsæter and Håkon Mjåset Johansen)
As leader
Collaborative works
Within Jan Erik Kongshaug trio including Harald Johnsen & Per Oddvar Johansen
Within Christina Bjordal Band
With Organ Jam