In the Country out west
A couple new US dates for Norwegian jazz trio In the Country:
05/23 - The Royal Room, Seattle, WA
05/24 - The Hollywood Theatre, Portland, OR
Artist: In the Country
Viewing posts 1-15 out of 42Norway/UK concert series Conexions
Presenting "Conexions", a new Norway/UK concert series spearheaded by Fiona Talkington of the BBC3 program "Late Junction": http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012012614283734992904
The series kicks off on February 4 and will include John Paul Jones and Nils Petter Molvær with future events to feature Norwegians such as Christian Wallumrød, In the Country, Food, Jaga Jazzist and more.
New instrumental album from Susanne Sundfør
Can't believe I didn't hear a peep about this before it was released but I'm very curious to hear it: http://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Sundf%C3%B8r-A-Night-At-Salle-Pleyel/release/3239612
"A night at Salle Pleyel" is a new all-instrumental synth album from Norwegian artist Susanne Sundfør commissioned for the Oslo Jazzfestival and featuring fellow keyboardists Ådne Meisfjord (120 Days), Øystein Moen (Jaga Jazzist/Puma), Morten Qvenild (Susanna & The Magical Orchestra/In the Country) and Christian Wallumrød. More info: http://www.oslojazz.no/programENG.php?subaction=showfull&id=1184742916&archive=&start_from=&ucat=32&artistid=71&eng=1
A few short snippets available here: http://entertainment.telegraph.co.uk/a-night-at-salle-pleyel.html
In the Country in Asia
Norwegian jazz act In the Country will be going to Asia in late September:
09/24 - Beishan International Festival - Beishan Theatre, Zhuahai (CN)
09/27 - GuangzhouMusic Festival, Guangzhou (CN)
09/29 - Shenzhen Jazz Festival, Shenzhen (CN)
09/30 - Hong Kong Jazz Festival, Hong Kong (CN)
10/01 - Marsalis Bar, Taipei (TW)
10/02 - tba, Tainan (TW)
10/03 - Marsalis Bar, Kaohsing (TW)
More dates in other countries to come...
Sights preview
A preview of In the Country's forthcoming live DVD "Sights", due out in July via .
In the Country CD/DVD details
has posted details for the new In the Country CD/DVD "Sounds and sights": http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/in_the_country/rcd-2113-in-the-country-sounds-and-sights-cd-dvd/
In the Country prep live album, US tour
Norwegian jazz act In the Country will be releasing a new live album/full length concert video/artfilm/film noir this June featuring content from three separate mixed in with additional footage. As to what that will look like, I guess we'll have to wait and see, but us folks in North America will also get a chance to see the band live too:
06/17 - Rochester Jazz Festival, Rochester, NY
06/18 - Rochester Jazz Festival, Rochester, NY
06/19 - Nordic Jazz Festival - House of Sweden, Washington DC
06/20 - Nordic Jazz Festival - Twins Jazz Club, Washington DC
06/21 - Yoshi, Oakland, CA
06/23 - The Missions Theater, Portland, OR
06/24 - Tula's, Seattle, WA
06/30 - Scandinavia House, New York, NY
07/02 - Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreal, QC
In the Country - Kungen (video)
I do believe that this is the first-ever video from excellent Norwegian jazz act In the Country. The band recently recorded a number of concerts while on tour in Norway and will be compiling the footage for a future live-DVD/artfilm/live-CD.
Rune Grammofon to be "Label in Residence" at Moldejazz
will be a special "Label in Residence" at this year's Moldejazz Festival in Molde, Norway beginning on July 19. The label is celebrating their 100th release and will exhibiting sleeve art from at their catalog as well as presenting many affiliated artists such as In The Country, Puma, Stian Westerhus with Sidsel Endresen, Bushman's Revenge, Espen Eriksen Trio, Biosphere with Nils Petter Molvær and also a special commissioned work from Motorpsycho and Ståle Storløkken (Supersilent, Humcrush, Elephant9) to be performed with the Trondheim Jazz Orkester and Trondheimsolistene. More info: http://www.moldejazz.no/2010/
Music from Norway at PDX Jazz
There will be a special Norwegian music series at this year's Portland (Oregon) Jazz Fest: http://pdxjazz.com/blog/?p=2827
Artists featured include ECM acts Frode Haltli and The Christian Wallumrod Ensemble plus the fantastic trio In The Country.
PopMatters reviews In the Country
PopMatters reviews Norwegian jazz trio In the Country's new album "Whiteout": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/111784-in-the-country-whiteout/
In the Country album cover, release date revealed
Rune Grammofon has posted initial details for their next release, In the Country's "Whiteout": http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/in_the_country/rcd-2086---in-the-country_-whiteout
Two new In the Country tracks now streaming
Listen to two new songs from Norwegian jazz trio In the Country at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/inthecountrytrio
The group's new album "Whiteout" will be released on May 25.
Susanna to support Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
Norwegian artist Susanna will support Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (aka Will Oldham) on tour in Europe:
04/20 - Royal Festival Hall, London (UK)
04/21 - St. George's Church, Brighton (UK)
04/22 - AB, Brussels (BEL)
04/23 - Paradiso, Amsterdam (NL)
04/24 - Le Cigale, Paris (FRA)
04/25 - Le Printemps Bourges, Bourges (FRA)
04/26 - Le Poste á Galene, Marseille (FRA)
04/28 - Teatro Espace, Torino (ITA)
04/29 - Estragon, Bologna (ITA)
04/30 - Auditorium San Domenico, Foligno (ITA)
Frequent collaborators Helge Sten (Deathprod) will accompany her on guitar and Pål Hausken (In the Country) will handle the drums.
Low Frequency in Stereo - Starstruck (video)
Watch the video for the track "Starstruck" of off Low Frequency in Stereo's new album "Futuro": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5IowdIC2UQ
As mentioned before, it comes out January 12 via Rune Grammofon.
As for other upcoming Rune Grammofon releases, keep an eye out for new records from Bushman's Revenge, Jono El Grande, Spunk, In the Country, Circulasione Totale Orchestra, Susanna and the Magical Orchestra and more.