Sverre Sæbø Quintet

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TICKETS: Pay as you wish (Seating) Sverre S. Sæbø: bass, compositions Heidi Kvelvane: alto saxophone Aksel Røed: tenor saxophone Andreas H. Hatzikiriakidis: trumpet Amund Nordstrøm: drums In recent years, the Sverre Sæbø Quintet has established itself as a prominent name on the Norwegian jazz scene. In the spring of 2025, they released their debut album, “If, however, you have not lost your self control” (Suajazz), to critical acclaim both domestically and abroad. The Quintet has since toured some of norway's most renowned venues and festivals like Moldejazz, Kongsbergjazz and Oslojazz, and are now really excited to perform their music for the european audience. The music is a vibrant blend of Sæbø’s musical influences, with clear nods to icons such as Don Cherry, Henry Grimes, and Charles Mingus. Reimagining the adventurous spirit of 1960s American free jazz alongside the contemporary Nordic and European scenes, the musicians allow these references to flow seamlessly through fluid phrasing and ecstatic exclamations. The music is performed with a drive for renewal, persistence, and a