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Espen Berg
Espen Berg, born June 30th 1983 in Hamar, is a Norwegian pianist, arranger and composer. He released his first solo album “Noctilucent” (AKLANG306) in 2012, which was awarded by All About Jazz for being one of the top ten albums of 2012. The sequel, “Acres of Blue” (AKLANG308), was released in 2014.
Read moreOctober 20, 2009
From the release of “Acres of Blue”:
Evocative, nuanced stories of dreamy, almost super natural landscapes. Another great work of a true master of the piano. - Eyal Hareuveni, All About Jazz, 03.03.14
The confirmation of Espen Berg’s belonging to the group of top pianists in his generation, within the division of modern jazz- and classical informed music. - Terje Mosnes, Dagbladet, 05.02.14.
With his debut album “Noctilucent” in 2012, Espen Berg appeared as a solo pianist of high rank. With “Acres of Blue” he’s defending his place among the great masters. - Roald Helgheim, Dagsavisen, 01.02.14
From the release of “Noctilucent”:
It is almost impossible to translate into words the beauty and the excitement that Noctilucent brings
Primary Instrument
Piano
Location
Trondheim
Willing to teach
Advanced students only.
Credentials/Background
Lecturer at Trøndertun college since 2005, and University of Science and Technology in Trondheim since 2006.
Discography
