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Northern European Jazz Quartet confirmed as support for Steve Nelson this Monday - Wednesday!!! Don't miss this...
Thursday 12th JuneInformation on The Northern European Jazz Quartet
Frode Nymo – alto saxophone
Dave O’Higgins – tenor & soprano saxophone
Torbjörn Zetterberg – bass
Håkon Mjåset Johansen - drums
In June and July 2008, Dave will join forces with two Norwegian musicians, Håkon M. Johansen (drums), Frode Nymo (alto sax), and a Swede, Torbjörn Zetterberg (bass), to form the exciting collaboration going out as The Northern European Jazz Quartet. This group will be performing in England, Scotland, Norway, Sweden & South Africa and possibly recording an album.
Dave has played with Frode & Håkon before with Urban Connection (following the footsteps of Michael Brecker & Steve Grossman), & anyone who caught those gigs will know that sparks will fly! The music they will be playing will include standards, tunes by Sonny Rollins & Steve Grossman, a tribute to Michael Brecker & one or two originals with a nod in the direction of Elvin Jones’ Live at the Lighthouse sessions.....
Frode Nymo (alto saxophone)
Frode is one of the most exciting European saxophone talents to emerge for years. He was born in Egersund, Norway 27.11.1975 & studied at the Trondheim Music Conservatory.
He has played with: Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, Karin Krog, Steve Grossman, Cæcilie Nordby, Roger Kellaway, Jerry Bergonzi, Michael Bublé, Kevin Dean, Jon Balke, Dave O´Higgins, Django Bates, Zim Nqawana, Magnus Bro, Jacob Fisher, Pierre Boussaguet, Jeff Boudreaux, Trondheim Jazzorkester, Scott Robinson…
Frode is one third of the award winning group, Urban Connection.
Further information: www.myspace.com/frodenymo