IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

Håkon Kornstad Tenor Battle at Øya (live video)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 21:06:38 -0700

Live footage of Håkon Kornstad Tenor Battle live at the Øya Festival -- always worth checking out.

Håkon Kornstad Tenor Battle at Nattjazz 2012 (live video)

Thu, 31 May 2012 17:33:04 -0700

I thought I would be bummed that Håkon Kornstad was concentrating on opera instead of sax, but I was wrong.

Håkon Kornstad + Alex Gunia - Live at 300as (video)

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:20:20 -0700

Norwegian artists Håkon Kornstad and Alex Gunia performing live at 300 Acting Spaces. Check out more archived performances from the Norwegian experimental music venue here.

More from Oslo Jazzed Out

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:18:52 -0800

Remember that Håkon Kornstad clip I showed you from the "Oslo Jazzed Out" documentary? Here's more: http://www.youtube.com/user/uvisninew#p/c/6702D3C8469F61F9/0/quw-xdXjHL4
I haven't had the time to watch much of it yet, but if it's anything like the earlier clip, it's essential viewing.

Oslo Jazzed Out preview feat. Håkon Kornstad (live video)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:41:46 -0800

Check out a sample clip from the upcoming film "Oslo Jazzed Out" featuring saxophonist Håkon Kornstad performing "Symphonies in my head". Other performers to be featured in the production include Bugge Wesseltoft, Nils Peter Molvaer and Tord Gustavsen, among others.

2011 Spellemann nominees

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:03:49 -0800

The nominees for the 2011 Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian Grammy, have been announced and here are a few hightlighted categories:

Female artist:
Ane Brun - "It All Starts With One"
Hilde Marie Kjersem - "Let's Let Go"
Marit Larsen - "Spark"
Siri Nilsen - "Alle Snakker Sant"

Male Artist:
Bernhoft - "Solidarity Breaks"
Jonas Alaska - "Jonas Alaska"
Odd Nordstoga - "Bestevenn"
Sivert Høyem - "Long Slow Distance"

Pop Group:
Eva & The Heartmaker - "Dominoes"
Katzenjammer - "A Kiss Before You Go"
Montée - "Rendition Of You"
Real Ones - "First Night On Earth"
Team Me - "To The Treetops!"

Rock:
Honningbarna - "La Alarmane Gå"
John Olav Nilsen & Gjengen - "Det Nærmeste Du Kommer"
Kaizers Orchestra - "Violeta Violeta Vol. 1"
Oslo Ess - "Uleste Bøker Og Utgåtte Sko"
Rumble In Rhodos - "Signs Of Fervent Devotion"

Metal:
Insense - "Burn In Beautiful Fire"
Shining - "Live Blackjazz"
Taake - "Noregs Vaapen"
Vreid - "V"
Årabrot - "Solar Anus"

Electronica:
Biosphere - "N-Plants"
Bugge Wesseltoft & Henrik Schwarz - "Wesseltoft Schwarz Duo"
Casiokids - "Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen"

Hip-hop:
Joddski - "Bensin På Bålet"
Lars Vaular - "Du Betyr Meg"
Son Of Light - "War Of The Worlds"

Folk/Traditional:
Hekla Stålstrenga - "Makramé"
Juusk - "Juusk"
Ragnhild Furebotten - "Never On A Sunday"
Øystein Sandbukt - "Normør"

Jazz:
Helge Lien Trio - "Natsukashii"
Håkon Kornstad - "Symphonies In My Head"
Mats Eilertsen - "Skydive"
Nils Petter Molvær - "Baboon Moon"
Ola Kvernberg - "Liarbird"

Open Class:
Bárut - Inga Juuso - "Balggis"
Biret Ristin Sara - "Áidnen"
Fargespill - "Fargespill"
Skáidi - "Headland - Skáidegeahci"
Susanne Lundeng - "Mot"

Lyrics:
Jonas Alaska - "Jonas Alaska"
Lars Vaular - "Du Betyr Meg"
Maria Mena - "Viktoria"
Martin Hagfors - "I Like You"
Odd Nordstoga - "Bestevenn"

Composer:
Ane Brun - "It All Starts With One"
Hilde Marie Kjersem - "Let's Let Go"
Marit Larsen - "Spark"
Rolf Wallin/Lundeng/Torjesen/Bodø Symfonietta/Eggen - "Wire And String"
Synne Skouen - "Call-Notes"

Newcomer/Gramostipend:
Honningbarna - "La Alarmane Gå"
Jonas Alaska - "Jonas Alaska"
Ragnhild Hemsing - "Yr"
Razika - "Program 91"
Team Me - "To The Treetops!"

All About Jazz reviews Håkon Kornstad

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:57:17 -0800

All About Jazz has two reviews of Håkon Kornstad's new solo album "Symphonies in my head", both very complimentary: http://t.co/8hsX91rh / http://t.co/Or3kWP8C
I'm ashamed to say that I've still not heard this yet, but I have no doubt it's every bit as good as they say.

The Milk Factory reviews Håkon Kornstad

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:08:08 -0800

The Milk Factory gives high marks to Håkon Kornstad's new album "Symphonies in my head": http://www.themilkfactory.co.uk/st/2011/11/hakon-kornstad-symphonies-in-my-head-jazzland-recordings/

Håkon Kornstad - Snutt

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:47:05 -0700

Download a sample tune from the upcoming Håkon Kornstad album "Symphonies in my head": http://www.kornstad.com/
Said record will be released on October 15 and another sample will be posted at that time.

Live at the Office: Håkon Kornstad

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:06:23 -0700

Håkon Kornstad is the latest artist to take part in Listen to Norway's "Live at the Office" series. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/23632990

99 Minutes #12: Jazz festival edition

Tue, 10 May 2011 13:20:12 -0700

The new episode of Listen to Norway's podcast series "99 minutes" is now up and it's a special feature on Norwegian jazz featuring an exclusive interview with saxophonist Håkon Kornstad who also premieres two brand new tracks from his next album: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011051008575734734721

99 Minutes #3

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:27:47 -0700

The latest episode of Listen to Norway's podcast series "99 minutes" is up now: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2010061414132951596246
Featured artists include Hanne Hukkelberg, Håkon Kornstad, Ost & Kjex, Katzenjammer, Arve Henriksen, Motorpsycho and Karin Krog.

Sirius playlist week #12

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:31:42 -0700

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU, a special post-SXSW extra-mellow episode:

01. TALK 1
02. Dead Letters Spell Out Dead Words - Lost & losing
03. Raison d'Étre - Withstand the fire
04. The Bear Quartet - Carry your weight
05. TALK 2
06. Rasmus Kellerman - Five years from now
07. Jóhann Jóhannsson - Theme
08. Håkon Kornstad - Oslo
09. TALK 3
10. Patrik Andersson & Vegar Vårdal - Gråtaren
11. Folkvang - Myrmark
12. Hello Saferide - Arjeplog
13. David Åhlén - Great is thy faithfulness
14. TALK 4
15. Tsukimono - Gloomy Sunday
16. Hearts No Static - Happy holidays
17. Ted Gärdestad - Come give me love
18. TALK 5

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad live video

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:46:12 -0800

In case you couldn't make it to DC last night to catch Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Håkon Kornstad live at The Kennedy Center, the duo's performance is now online for on-demand streaming: http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=56807&source_type=B (scroll down)

Håkon Kornstad interviewed at WaPo Express

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:18:02 -0800

The Washington Post Express talks to acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist Håkon Kornstad in advance of his Kennedy Center performance on December 7: http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/12/hakon-kornstad-norway-kennedy-center.php

Kornstad in Downbeat

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:24:38 -0800

Norwegian artist Håkon Kornstad is featured in the latest issue of Downbeat: http://www.downbeat.com/digitaledition/2009/Current/_art/DB0912.pdf#page=16

Sirius playlist week #45

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:22:06 -0800

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. TALK 1
02. Marit Bergman - Höstvisa
03. Viola - No connection
04. Brothers of End - Why
05. TALK 2
06. Oriel Joans - Knuckles whiten
07. The Bear Quartet - Carry your weight
08. Kornstad - Oslo
09. TALK 3
10. The Amazing - Is it likely
11. Erik Enocksson - Non lupi
12. [ingenting] - Dina händer är fulla av blommor
13. TALK 4
14. Sivert Høyem - Empty house
15. Rickard Jäverling - May & Lee
16. Isolation Years - Let's step aside
17. TALK 5
18. Elmo - Young love

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

"Elise", live in DC

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:57:26 -0800

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Håkon Kornstad will be making a trip to Washington DC on December 7 to revisit their acclaimed "Elise" collaboration, live at The Kennedy Center on the Millennium Stage. And it's free, so you can't go wrong!

MIC Norway interviews Håkon Kornstad

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:27:20 -0700

MIC Norway talks to saxophonist Håkon Kornstad about his acclaimed new album "Dwell time": http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2009100810565753382925

All About Jazz reviews 'Dwell time'

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:08:32 -0700

All About Jazz reviews the new Kornstad album "Dwell time": http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=34247

MP3: Kornstad - Oslo

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:59:06 -0700

I'd like to think that all of my regular readers have investigated Håkon Kornstad by now considering how often I talk him up, but just in case, here's yet another chance. "Oslo" is what I'd guess you call the single off his new solo album "Dwell time" (out now on Jazzland Records), that is, if jazz albums had singles anymore. Thematically, it's very much in line with his acclaimed Ingebrigt Håker Flaten collaboration "Elise": organic and spiritual, calm and focused. Unlike his previous (also excellent) solo outing "Single engine", the material here is purely performed solo, though helped along with loop pedals and such. On this piece Håkon effortlessly layers phrases on top of one another in a way that never calls too much attention to itself; it ebbs and flows naturally rather than with a clever wink. He also wisely holds back, maintaining a consistent mood throughout even at the peak and through to the end when he lets it taper off into silence. Also, no matter how many times I hear it, this is a piece that always seems to end far too soon despite its near five-minutes runtime. Easy to listen to, easy to enjoy. Hope you'll agree.

Kornstad in the NYT

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:19:44 -0700

The NY Times lauds Norwegian saxophonist Håkon Kornstad: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/arts/music/27play.html?_r=1&src=tptw

Sirius playlist week #37

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:24:29 -0700

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. [ingenting] - Halleluja!
02. TALK 1
03. Lama - Beginning
04. Hearts of Black Science - Gold and dust
05. Fare You Well - Come closer now
06. TALK 2
07. Hearts No Static - Part 3
08. No Balls - No
09. Brothers of End - Why
10. TALK 3
11. Loud Pipes - Clean your head
12. Astrid Swan - 2000-2010 (I'm not even 30)
13. David Åhlén - Spirit fall
14. Kornstad - Noir
15. TALK 4
16. C.Aarmé - Abyss song
17. Interlace - Nemesis
18. Toture Division - Traumatic inhuman severance
19. Strip Music - 24 hrs
20. TALK 5
21. Culkin - Twin lakes annual

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers. Also: he doesn't know it yet, but Mathias from Culkin will be my guesthost on next week's show. I'll be letting/forcing him to pick the playlist...

Kornstad's 'Dwell time' up for preview

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:58:27 -0700

Norwegian sax player Håkon Kornstad has posted his entire new album "Dwell time" for streaming preview: http://www.kornstad.com/
I've been fortunate enough to get a digital promo and can confirm that it's a stunner, possibly a year-end contender; subdued and gorgeous.

Sirius playlist week #35

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:18:14 -0700

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show Sirius XMU:

01. Elmo - Blind heart
02. TALK 1
03. Moritz von Oswald Trio - Pattern 3
04. Carpet People - All that ails must pass
05. Fronda - Andas
06. TALK 2
07. Siena Root - Time will tell
08. Cortex - No connections
09. Kornstad - Oslo
10. TALK 3
11. The Silent Section - In snow forever
12. Familjen - Huvudet i sanden
13. Band in Box - B33
14. TALK 4
15. The Bear Quartet - Northern

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Håkon Kornstad - Oslo

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:37:59 -0700

Acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist Håkon Kornstad has posted the track "Oslo" from his new album "Dwell time" as a free download: http://www.kornstad.com/dwelltime/

New Kornstad album out on Jazzland

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:11:31 -0700

Norwegian saxophonist Håkon Kornstad has a new album called "Dwell time" just released via Jazzland Records: http://www.jazzlandrec.com/
His previous solo outing "Single engine" was one of my favorite releases of 2007.

Another Compunctio review at The Silent Ballet

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:42:46 -0700

The Silent Ballet reviews the Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad collaboration "Elise": http://thesilentballet.com/dnn/Home/tabid/36/ctl/Details/mid/384/ItemID/2486/Default.aspx

Earz Magazine talks to Compunctio found Andreas Runeson

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:45:32 -0700

Earz Magazine interviews Compunctio Records (Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad, David Åhlén) founder Andreas Runeson about the label's motives and goals: http://earz-mag.com/2009/05/music-compunctio-records/
Very recommended -- I always love to see a label with a high-minded, unifying aesthetic releasing great, well-packaged music.

TONY reviews Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad live show

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:06:25 -0700

Time Out NY weighs in on Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Håkon Kornstad's duo performance in Brooklyn last Friday: http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/thevolume/2009/04/ingebrigt-haker-flaten-and-hakon-kornstad-at-monkey-town/

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad live review

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:23:10 -0700

All About Jazz reviews the Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad show from Brooklyn, NY on Friday: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=33846

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten + Håkon Kornstad live in NY

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:52:03 -0700

Norwegian jazz artists Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Håkon Kornstad will be performing selections from their critically acclaimed folk/freejazz album "Elise" in Brooklyn, NY on April 10 at Monkey Town. If that's not enough, Kornstad will also be doing a second set with guitarist Brandon Seabrook and drummer Christine Bard that same night. More details: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=127219457&blogId=482182900

Montée - Secrecy

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:06:17 -0700

Norwegian act Montée is now streaming the track "Secrecy" at myspace which features guest sax playing from countrymate Håkon Kornstad: http://www.myspace.com/monteemusic

Sirius playlist week #52

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:35:42 -0800

Here's the playlist for last week's radio show on 12/28, a special all-jazz program to close out the year:

01. TALK 1
02. Jan Johansson - Visa från Utanmyra
03. Saft - Marching for no. 1
04. Auton - El Dorado
05. TALK 2
06. The Splendor - Canary Islands
07. Kornstad/Opsvik - Happy house (live)
08. TALK 3
09. Yttling Jazz - Konstant krease
10. Jonas Knutsson - Glaciär
11. Moha! - Teknosangen
12. Oskar Schönning - Faustine
13. TALK 4
14. E.S.T. (Esbjörn Svensson Trio) - Leucocyte (ad initio)

And in case you happened to catch it, here also is my Sirius XMU top 10 most important albums of 2008 playlist:

#10 - Fucked Up - Days of last
#09 - Commando M Pigg - Baby doll
BEST COVER SONG - The Kid - Mayhem troopers (Cortex)
#08 - Katzenjammer - Le pop
#07 - Tobias Hellkvist - Wintervarm
#06 - The Goner - Field ceremony
BEST REMIX OF 2008 - Firefox AK vs Laid - Once I was like you
#05 - Haust - Ugly fucking Oslo
#04 - Eddy Current Suppression Ring - Which way to go
#03 - Sort Sol - White shirt
BEST LIVE ACT OF 2008 - Sex Vid - Cleansing
#02 - Montys Loco - Farewell Mr Happy
#01 - Lukestar - White shade

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XMU. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and 831 for DirecTV subscribers.

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:49:37 -0800

The Washington Post Express previews an upcoming live appearance from Norwegian jazz duo Eivind Opsvik and Hakon Kornstad, their very first appearance together in the pared-down format: http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2008/12/long_distance_swing_eivind_opsvik_hakon.php

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:55:58 -0800

The blog Free Jazz on the Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad collaboration album "Elise": http://freejazz-stef.blogspot.com/2008/11/ingebrigt-hker-flaten-hkon-kornstad.html

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:50:42 -0800

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show:

01. Familjen - Nu händer det igen
02. TALK 1
03. Murmansk - Pale
04. KTMK - Valaistu risti
05. Lapko - Hugging the phone
06. Hebosagil - Big sun
07. TALK 2
08. Samuraj Cities - Washed up!
09. Sad Day for Puppets - Marble gods
10. Logh - An alliance of hearts
11. Epidemics - Never grow up
12. TALK 3
13. Simon Says No! - Shiver
14. Kornstad - Turkey, Texas
15. Spirits of the Dead - White lady/Black rave
16. TALK 4
17. Laakso - Hang me in the Christmas tree

Reminder: my show airs every week on Sundays and Mondays at 11pm ET on Sirius XM U. That's channel 26 on Sirius, 43 on XM and in my house, channel 831 on DirecTV.

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:39:59 -0700

The blog Free Jazz on the new Maria Kannegaard album "Maryland" (ft. Håkon Kornstad): http://freejazz-stef.blogspot.com/2008/09/maria-kannegaard-maryland-moserobie.html

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:15:15 -0700

Swedish avant jazz/classical/pop label Compunctio has new music from Andreas Eklöf, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten/Håkon Kornstad and Andreas W Andersson posted on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/compunctio
Head there also to see details for the upcoming fest they're doing in Linköping on August 23.

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:15:28 -0700

Norwegian sax player Håkon Kornstad has updated his website with news on various releases he has on the way, including collaborations with Eivind Opsvik (Opsvik & Jennings), Håvard Wiik (Atomic), Ingebrigt Håker Flaten (The Thing) and Maria Kannegaard: http://www.kornstad.com/
Note that he's also doing a Monday residency at Nublu in NYC this month.

Sun, 04 May 2008 11:25:00 -0700

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show:

01. Johan Heltne - Din alkoholism är ingen alkoholism
02. TALK 1
03. Doktor Kosmos - Doktor Kosmos spelar på Tensta torg
04. Oliver North Boy Choir - New folder
05. Firefox AK + Laid - Once I was like you
06. TALK 2
07. THe Eight Arms Around You - Guilt ridden
08. Efterklang - Step aside
09. Orjan Hultén Trio ft. Fakir Karlsson - Untitled
10. TALK 3
11. Kornstad Trio - Intornette
12. Dmitry Fydorov - Greetings, D!
13. Disfear - Live the storm
14. TALK 4
15. I Are Droid - Time on time
16. Ihsahn - Unhealer
17. Juvelen - Don't mess
18. TALK 5
19. Henrik Rylander - Information and disinformation for alien civilizations
20. Namur - Draw us near
21. Lukestar - Clockworks of tomorrow
22. TALK 6
23. DS-13 - Prechewed rebellion
24. The Kid - Mayhem troopers
25. Sophie Rimheden - Go away
26. Anders Persson och Carl Smith - Morgonsol i April
27. TALK 7
28. Masshysteri - Monoton tid
29. NSI - 12
30. Zanussi Five - Azrah illusion / Street woman
31. TALK 8
32. Washington - Landslide
33. The Grand Opening - Dark dark dawn
34. Bobby and Blumm - Hiss and rustle
35. Paragon - Aavisst
36. TALK 9
37. Jonas Kullhammar Quartet - Bebopalulia

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:21:32 -0800

Swedish label Compunctio will be putting out a new album from Norwegian jazz artists Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and Håkon Kornstad. The duo will record in April.

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:11:09 -0800

The playlist for my radio show this week featured all of my favorite songs from 2007:

01. Susanne Sundfør - I resign
02. TALK 1
03. Familjen - Det snurrar i min skalle
04. The Skull Defekts - The secret
05. Ted Gärdestad - Räcker jag till
06. TALK 2
07. CS Nielsen - Black spots
08. Kornstad - Turkey, Texas
09. Moonbabies - Take me to the ballroom
10. The Bombettes - I wanna
11. TALK 3
12. Promise and the Monster - Sheets
13. Repoman - Chemically obsessed
14. The Bell - I am history
15. Säkert! - Allt som är ditt
16. TALK 4
17. Mainliners - Olivia
18. Superfamily - The radio has expressed concerns about what you did last night
19. Karin Ström - Ordlös
20. TALK 5
21. Fun - I've got a truck
22. Tobias Hellkvist - Moment at ven
23. Juvelen - Hanna
24. TALK 6
25. Laakso - Worst case scenario
26. Closer - Sensing the wake
27. Asha Ali - A promise broken
28. TALK 7
29. Paper - My life is going under
30. Boeoes Kaelstigen - Flir
31. Lukestar - White shade
32. TALK 8
33. Maia Hirasawa - Gothenburg
34. Aerial - You will all die, all things will
35. Sambassadeur - Subtle changes
36. TALK 9

Next week (12/29) I'm doing another special theme show on Swedish postpunk.

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:06:19 -0800

Dagbladet's top 20 Norwegian albums of 2007:

01. Shining - Grindstone
02. Jonas Fjeld - Amerikabesøk
03. Superfamily - Warszava
04. Prins Thomas - Cosmo Galactic Prims
05. The Lionheart Bros. - Dizzy Kiss
06. BigBang - Too Much Yang
07. Supersilent - 8
08. Hellbillies - Spissrotgang
09. My Midnight Creeps - Histamin
10. Magnet - The Simple Life
11. Madcon - So Dark the Con of Man
12. DHG - Supervillain Outcast
13. Diskjokke - Staying In
14. Håkon Kornstad - Single Engine
15. King Midas - Sorry
16. Raga Rockers - Übermensch
17. Susanne Sundfør - Susanne Sundfør
18. Manes - How The World Came To An End
19. Ungdomskulen - Cry-Baby
20. Diverse Artister - NRK Sessions - Club 7 Scene

More info: http://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/2007/12/04/520147.html?11967690211196769021

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:52:42 -0800

MIC Norway profiles Håkon Kornstad and Håvard Wiik as they will be touring Japan in December: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2007111316130257221332

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:03:17 -0800

Here's the playlist for this week's radio show:

01. The Bombettes - Dating scene
02. TALK 1
03. Leütenhaven - Still life (trompe l'oeil)
04. Dieter Schöön - Warm hearts
05. Kasper Bjørke - Back & spine (Fidel Astro remix)
06. TALK 2
07. Come Sleep - Be the end
08. Promise and the Monster - Trials
09. Immanu El - Home
10. TALK 3
11. Lukestar - Lake Toba
12. Marit Bergman - No party
13. Mando Diao - Never seen the light of day
14. TALK 4
15. Jonas Game - ADHD
16. Kornstad - Turkey, Texas
17. Josse - You had a plan
18. The Hives - You dress up for Armageddon
19. TALK 5
20. Randy - Freedom song
21. Ted Gärdestad - Så mycket bättre
22. Motorhomes - Into the night
23. TALK 6
24. Laakso - Västerbron
25. The Bear Quartet - Hunchback
26. Susanne Sundfør - The dance
27. TALK 7
28. New Moscow - Turbonegro must be destroyed
29. The Bell - Target group
30. Vaiping - The great polar expedition
31. TALK 8
32. NEI - City of gold
33. Asha Ali - Fire, fire
34. My Enemy - My time coming (Johan Formeijer remix)
35. TALK 9
36. CS Nielsen - Black spots
37. David Sandström Overdrive - The Fatville Treaty
38. C.Aarmé - Golden retriever
39. TALK 10
40. Aerial - My god, it's full of stars!

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:54:44 -0700

AllAboutJazz reviews Kornstad's excellent album "Single engine": http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=27121

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:18:29 -0700

The playlist for this week's radio show:

01. TALK 1
02. Repoman - Chemically obsessed
03. Moder Jords Massiva - Vapen
04. Kornstad Trio - Intornette
05. TALK 2
06. Ghost Brigade - Autoemotive
07. Rather Sound Than Safe - The beat
08. September - My neighbourhood
09. TALK 3
10. Ebba Grön - 800°
11. Torpedo - My evil twin
12. Jonna Lee - Dried out eyes
13. TALK 4
14. Marvins Revolt - Bugs in time
15. Pimentola - Death is a secret
16. Nils Berg - Sailors fighting in the dance hall
17. TALK 5
18. Lampshade - By and by I come
19. Midnight Choir - Will you carry me across the water
20. Moonbabies - Walking on my feet
21. TALK 6
22. Candlemass - Elephant star
23. Front and the Factory Lies Beneath - Under a black sun
24. Cortex - Warrior night (live)
25. TALK 7
26. The Grizzly Twister - This city is a halo
27. New Decade - I guess you ran from something
28. The Grand Opening - Don't drop off
29. TALK 8
30. The Bear Quartet - I'm still her
31. Paper - My life is going under
32. Darkthrone - Wisdom of the dead
33. Detektivbyrån - Nattöppet
34. TALK 9
35. Mob - Ghost track
36. Fare You Well - Deceiving eyes
37. TALK 10

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:55:07 -0700

The nominees for this year's Alarm Awards have been announced:

Rock:
120 Days - 120 days
Big Bang - Too much yang
My Midnight Creeps - Histamin
King Midas - Sorry
The Lionheart Brothers - Dizzy kiss

Pop:
Marit Larsen - Under the surface
Rockettothesky - To sing you apple trees
Superfamily - Warszawa
Magnet - The simple life
Susanne Sundfør - Susanne Sundfør

Metal:
Dimmu Borgir - In sorte diaboli
Satyricon - Now diabolical
Audrey Horne - Le fol
Mayhem - Ordo ad Chaou
Keep of Kalessin - Armada

Jazz:
Supersilent - 8
Shining - Grindstone
Håkon Kornstad - Single engine
Tord Gustafssen Trio - Being there
Hanne Hukkelberg - Rykerstrasse 68

Electronica:
Kim Hiorthøy - My last day
Lindstrøm - It’s a feedelity affair
Pleasure - Pleasure 2
The Whitest Boy Alive - Dreams
Bjørn Torske - Feil knapp

Hip-hop/Rap:
el Axel - It is what it is
Karpe Diem - Rett fra hjertet
Darkside of the Force - El dia de los puercos
Tungtvann - Siste Skanse
Samvirkelaget - Musikk

Newcomer:
Susanne Sundfør
Moving Oos
Ida Maria
Rockettothesky
Elvira Nicolaisen

Live:
Big Bang
Superfamily
King Midas
The Grand
Samvirkelaget

Go here for more details or to vote for your favorite: http://www.alarmprisen.no/2007/index.php/og-de-nominerte-er/#more-76

Kornstad Single engine Jazzland

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Jazz is a strange beast, and I can understand why many people of my age bracket are not quite as impressed by the genre as those of previous generations - though this statement by no means condones this depraved, limiting attitude towards music. If there was vote for the contemporary artist to impress upon people the importance of the jazz movement, I would most likely throw my voice behind that of Norwegian talent Håkon Kornstad. "Single engine" is one of the most engaging and interesting jazz albums I've heard in quite a while, nearly on par with John Coltrane's "Ballads", whose wonderful "You don't know what love is" was brought to mind as I listened to Kornstad's "Korkade". Vocals seem totally unnecessary as Kornstad's saxophone provides a medium, as playful as it can be mournful, through which to reminisce, to create (for I've found writing to jazz has actually been one of the finest uses of my time), or to just relax after a long day of running so hard to stay in one place, or push oneself a few inches closer to that ultimate goal. "Ambergris" feels almost like the jazz equivalent to Sigur Rós' powerful "Untitled 3". If you've ever been curious about jazz, pick up a few Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, and Michael Becker albums. Then, if you're thoroughly smitten, you'll be in the perfect place to be overwhelmed by this Norwegian's fabulous narratives. He's the frontrunner of the current lot.

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The playlist for my radio show this week:

01. Paper - My life is going under
02. TALK 1
03. Mr. Suitcase - You don't smile anymore
04. Camouflage - Violetta du
05. Majessic Dreams - Black out
06. TALK 2
07. Amorphis - Towards and against
08. Beyond Dawn - Among the sedatives
09. Don't Be A Stranger - Perfect problem
10. TALK 3
11. Totalitär - Nej vi ska inte ha nåt
12. Miss Li - I'm glad I'm not a proud American
13. Tiger Lou - A lucky escape
14. Oskar Schönning - Fraid
15. TALK 4
16. Karsten Pflum - Draworder
17. Anna Ternheim - Lovers dream
18. Front and the Factory Lies Beneath - Drown in misery
19. TALK 5
20. Midaircondo - Could you please stop
21. Pg.lost - Yes I am
22. The Perishers - Carefree
23. TALK 6
24. Pistol Disco - Upside down
25. Nasum - The system has failed again
26. Sweatmaster - Mystery
27. The Second Band - The modern age
28. Träd, Gräs och Stenar - In kommer gösta
29. TALK 7
30. Ultralyd - Low waist
31. Ambulance - Forever friends
32. The Social Services - Up in arms
33. TALK 8
34. Barra Head - Overseas
35. Sivert Høyem - Exiles
36. Viola - Imaginary times
37. TALK 9
38. Kornstad - Turkey, Texas

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Check out video footage from the record release show for Håkon Kornstad's album "Single engine": http://www.buggesroom.com/pub/studioconcerts/2007_6_16_19.15.23.shtml?cat=studioconcertskommende
In case you missed my mp3 post, I'm definitely a fan. Been listening to that record quite a bit this past month.

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The playlist for my radio show this week:

01. Death By Kite - Scared of heights
02. TALK 1
03. Kompjotr Eplektrika - Crakkin zombees...
04. Monomen - Asian spacestation
05. José González - Hints
06. TALK 2
07. I Am Bones - Backpackers
08. Ellen Beach - The widespread acclaim
09. Moder Jords Massiva - Ingenting
10. TALK 3
11. Iisole - The words
12. Kornstad - Sweden
13. Cortex - Mind of darkness
14. TALK 4
15. Silverbullit - Run
16. [ingenting] - Hollywood dreams
17. In Flames - The jester race
18. TALK 5
19. Nicolai Dunger - Soul rush
20. Existensminimum - Changing lines
21. Echo Is Your Love - Peace song
22. TALK 6
23. Laakso - The death of us
24. Christian Kjellvander - Words in the wires
25. Mustasch - Double nature
26. TALK 7
27. Tellevika + Firefox AK - Eric
28. Tape - A spire
29. C.Aarmé - Golden retriever
30. TALK 8
31. The Bear Quartet - Put me back together
32. Susanne Sundfør - Walls
33. The Hellacopters - Like no other man
34. TALK 9
35. Aerial - You will all die, all things will

MP3: Kornstad - Sweden

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The debut solo album "Single engine" from Norwegian saxophonist Håkon Kornstad is exactly that - a solo album. There's a few tracks that feature minimal accompaniment, but for the most part, it's all Kornstad and nothing else. There's also a few pieces where he employs a sampler to accompany himself, but even that is used sparingly. I'm often skeptical of records like this since I'm concerned with whether or not they'll hold my attention with a single instrument. In this case however, Kornstad is such a masterful player that my fears are instantly allayed. It was simply listening to the streaming player on his website that first grabbed my attention and I was sold. The track I've decided to share today is "Sweden", one of the more playful and straightforward compositions from the record (note: the musician credits on site are wrong. The Hammond and double bass are actually on "B", track #4). I just love the way he nonchalantly tosses in licks while playing the main riff, totally changing his tone for each. Not just a beautiful piece of music, but fun too.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

The playlist for this week's radio show on Sirius:

01. TALK 1
02. Fattaru - Stila upp din skit
03. Samuraj Cities - Thxa1000000
04. The Fine Arts Showcase - I don't worry
05. TALK 2
06. Imagine I Had Hands - Captive
07. Scraps of Tape - Pickpockets vow
08. FAP - Jag drar till sjöss en sväng jag
09. TALK 3
10. Hello Saferide - I was definitely made for these times
11. Mainliners - Good storm
12. Breach - Gheeá
13. TALK 4
14. Him Kerosene - Neutrino
15. Familjen - Nu händer det igen
16. Sista Sekunden - D.I.We
17. Nine - Time has come
18. TALK 5
19. Emperor - Towards the pantheon
20. September - Can't get over (Long disco mix)
21. Kornstad - Turkey, Texas
22. TALK 6
23. Camouflage - Syster sol
24. Lolita Pop - Salta diamanter
25. Leather Nun - Gimme gimme gimme
26. TALK 7
27. Superfamily - I could be a real winner
28. Juvelen - Hanna
29. The Book of Daniel - Death caps and moonshine
30. Monkeystrikes - Serial faller in lover
31. TALK 8
32. Torpedo - Hang me high
33. Erik Enocksson - The lingering procession
34. Hederos & Hellberg - No fun
35. TALK 9
36. Death By Kite - Himmelfahrtskommando
37. The Tough Alliance - Something special
38. Seance - Controlled bleeding
39. TALK 10
40. Shout Out Louds - Hard rain

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Check out the microsite for Norwegian jazz artist Håkon Kornstad's (Wibutee) new album "Single engine": http://www.kornstad.com/solo/
The sample track "Sweden" is killer.

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

The nominees for the 2006 Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian Grammy, have been annnounced:

Female artist:
Elvira Nikolaisen - Quiet Exit (Sony BMG)
Marit Larsen - Under The Surface (EMI Music Norway)
Mira Craig - Mira Mira (Homemade Records)
Male artist:
Bjørn Eidsvåg - Nåde (Petroleum/Sony BMG)
Odd Nordstoga - Heim Te Mor (Universal Music AS)
Thomas Dybdahl - Science (Universal Music AS)
Pop group:
Delillos'85 - Suser Videre (Universal Music AS)
Jim Stärk - Turn Around And Look (Sweet Recordings)
Minor Majority - Reasons To Hang Around (Big Dipper Records)
Electronica:
Lindstrøm - It's A Feedelity Affair (Smalltown Supersound)
Splaxxter Watts - The Shakeout (Cafe Superstar DA)
The Whitest Boy Alive - Dreams (Smalltown Supersound)
Rock:
120 Days - 120 Days (Smalltown Supersound)
Bonk - Bonk Against Nothing (Racing Junior)
Madrugada - Live At Tralfamadore (EMI Music Norway)
The Low Frequency In Stereo - The Last Temptation Of... (Rec 90)
The School - Espionage (Kong Tiki Records)
Metal:
Benea Reach - Monument Bineothan (Tabu Recordings)
Enslaved - Ruun (Tabu Recordings)
Gorgoroth - Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam (Regain Records)
Keep Of Kalessin - Armada (Tabu Recordings)
Hip-hop:
Darkside Of The Force - El Dia De Los Puercos (C+C Records)
Karpe Diem - Rett Fra Hjertet (Bonnier Amigo Music Norge)
Tungtvann - Siste Skanse (C+C Records)
Jazz:
Atomic - Happy New Ears! (Jazzland)
Helge Sunde/Norske Store Orkester - Denada (Act)
Håkon Kornstad/Håvard Wiik - The Bad And The Beautiful (Moserobie)
Ken Vandermark/Paal Nilssen-Love - Seven (Smalltown Superjazzz)
The Thing - Action Jazz (Smalltown Superjazzz)
Open class:
Hanne Hukkelberg - Rykestrasse 68 (Propeller Recordings AS)
Kristin Asbjørnsen - Wayfaring Stranger - A Spiritual Songbook (Universal Music AS)
Mari Boine - Idjagiedas - In The Hand Of The Night (Universal Music AS)
Terje Isungset - Igloo (All Ice Records/Grappa)
Wibutee - Sweet Mental (Sonne Disk)
Best newcomer:
120 Days - 120 Days (Smalltown Supersound)
Elvira Nikolaisen - Quiet Exit (Sony BMG)
Marte Wulff - Jacket (It's Definitly Records)
Mira Craig - Mira Mira (Homemade Records)
Rockettothesky - So Sing You Apple Trees (Trust Me Records)
Music video:
Bjørn Eidsvåg M/Elvira Nikolaisen - Floden (Sony BMG)
Christel Alsos - Come On (Sony BMG)
Grand Island - Us Annexed (Racing Junior)
Marit Larsen - Don't Save Me (Emi)
The White Birch - Seer Beliver (Racing Junior)

The rest of the categories are here: http://www.spellemann.no/nomine.html

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

The nominees for this year's Alarm awards, the alternative to the Spellemansprisen (Norway's version of the Grammy):

Rock:
Richochets - Isolation
Madrugada - The Deep End
Serena-Maneesh - Serena-Maneesh
JR Ewing - Maelstrom
My Midnight Creeps - My Midnight Creeps

Pop:
Ane Brun - A Temporary Dive
Loch Ness Mouse - 11-22
Maria Mena - Apparently Unaffected
Anja Garbarek - Briefly Shaking
Sofian - This Is Sofian

Metal:
Stonegard - Arrows
Grimfist - 10 Steps To Hell
El Caco - The Search
Scum - Gospel For The Sick
Solefald - Red For Fire

Hip-hop:
Paperboys - When Worlds Collide
Cast - Problembarn
Onkl P - Det kunne vært deg
Warlocks - The Never Ending Story
Tommy Tee - Tommy Tycker Om Mej

Free music/electronica:
Jaga Jazzist - What We Must
Cloroform - Cracked Wide Open
Toy - Toy
Supersilent - 7
Alog - Miniatures

Club:
Røyksopp - The Understanding
Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas - Lindtrøm & Prins Thomas
Datarock - Datarock Datarock
Annie - DJ Kicks
Future Prophecies - Warlords Rising

Jazz:
Kornstad/Wiik - Eight Tunes We Like
Shining - In The Kingdom Of Kitch
The Thing - Live At Blå
Tord Gustavsen Trio - The Ground
Atomic - Bikini Tapes

Song:
Madrugada - The Kids Are On High Street
Röyksopp - What Else Is There
Ane Brun - My Lover Will Go
Superfamily - Taxi Dancing
Mira Craig - Boogieman

Live:
Madrugada
Turbonegro
Purified in Blood
Richochets
Kaizers Orchestra

Newcomer of the year:
My Midnight Creeps
Mira Craig
Sofian
Superfamily
Animal Alpha

Vote for your favorites here: http://www.alarmprisen.no/

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0700

The Suburbs Are Killing Us posts about Norwegian jazz again, this time focusing on saxophonist Hakon Kornstad and his group Wibutee: http://www.christopherporter.com/2005/06/on-friday-june-10-hakon-kornstad.html

Fri, 06 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

BBC Music covers the Paal Nilssen-Love & Hakon Kornstad album "Schlinger" on Smalltown Supersound: http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/jazz/reviews/nilssen_schlinger.shtml (found via DJ Martian)