Svein Olav Herstad | |
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Born | Odda, Hordaland, Norway | 7 July 1969
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards |
Labels |
Jazzaway Ponca Jazz Schmell |
Website |
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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]
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.
Within Jan Erik Kongshaug trio including Harald Johnsen & Per Oddvar Johansen
Within Christina Bjordal Band
With Organ Jam