Herbie Hancock among 8 programme releases

Hanna Paulsberg Concept marks its first 10 years this year. In celebration, they've invited Magnus Broo, Elin Rosseland and Håvard Aufles.

The concert with Trondheim Jazz Orchestra and SB1 SMN JazZtipendiat 2019/2020, Johan Lindvall, is now on sale. Our Artist In Residence, John Zorn, has selected his Norwegian favourite artists in series "Zorn Selected". Maja S. K. Ratkje & Stian Westerhus Unplugged, Moskus and Erlend Apneseth Trio + Frode Haltli are en route to Molde in July. The latter will also play at this year's Break of Day-concert [no: Morgengrykonserten] kindly given to our audience by local energy company, Istad AS.

Two concerts on the SB1 SMN stage in Alexandra Park are also announced today. Grammy-nominee Mardi Gras band, Cha Wa, and Molde Jazz favourite, and local heroes, Red Hot. Local favourites can also be found in Bech & Skeidsvoll New Orleans band, playing in Kikkans Hall.

With his strong personal expression, last years jazz fellow [no: jazZtipendiat], composer and pianist Johan Lindvall, has already made a name for himself.

With this concert, Lindvall says that he'll try to unite film and music.

– It is important to me that one doesn't suppress the other, but that there are two independent expressions, he says.

There's a lightness in both the music and the film – a similar theme consisting of repetitions and rhythmic structures. This is also repeated in both the compositions and the script. To tie it all together visually, he's joined by Jenny Berger Myhre on video and light wiz, Kyrre Heldal Karlsen.

We're looking forward to a new and original version of the Trondheim Jazzorkester on the opening day of Moldejazz' 60th anniversary!

Johan Lindvall – piano, composition, Natali Abrahamsen Garner – vocals, Ina Sagstuen – vocals, Eira Bjørnstad Foss – violin, Marianne Baudouin Lie – cello, Mette Henriette Martedatter Rølvåg – tenor saxophone, Klaus Ellerhusen Holm – clarinets, Lars Ove Stene Fossheim – guitar, Christian Winther – guitar, Matilda Rolfsson – percussion, Kyrre Laastad – vibraphone and electronics, Andreas Winther – drums, Tor Breivik – sound design, Kyrre Heldal Karlsen – lighting design, Jenny Berger Myhre – video.

Composer and musician, Maja S.K. Ratkje, meet guitarist, Stian Westerhus. An intimate setting where they, among other things, play music Ratkje wrote for the production of Hamsun's "Hunger" for the National Ballet at The Norwegian Opera.

The concert's part of Moldejazz's events with and around this year's Artist in Residence, John Zorn. Zorn, as the curator, has handpicked Norwegian musicians who are then presented in 3 concerts under the label «Zorn Selected». Among them are Ratkje and Westerhus. Ratkje has been in contact with Zorn on several occasions in the past. She's released music on Zorn's record label, Tzadik, and been Artist in Residence at The Stone, a club Zorn has been running in New York for many years.

Westerhus and Ratkje are usually connected with effect pedals, samplers, amplifiers and computers. In this concert, they perform their music in an acoustic room with organ, fiddle, acoustic guitar and their voices. The expression can give associations to both 19th-century Kristiania, as well as saloons with emigrated Norwegians in the Midwest.

In the few occasions the duo has presented themselves in the past the response has been overwhelming. Critics have used terms such as "One of the decidedly strongest musical moments of the year". Along with the music from Hunger, Ratkje and Westerhus will also present newly written material.

Welcome to a captivating concert where you can lower your shoulders to the sounds of strings, bellows, old wood and squeaky pedals.

Maja S. K. Ratkje – vocals and various instruments, Stian Westerhus – guitar and vocals.

This year's Break of Day-concert is set to be exciting and extraordinary.

Since their debut album, "The Second Room" in 2016, Erlend Apneseth trio has occupied the driver's seat in the well-lubricated tractor that's ploughing the ever-new ground in the folk music soil.

In a generation where traditional music's constantly weaved together ​​with other expressions, the trio – led by Harding fiddle-player Apneseth – is a guiding light. The roots of traditional music and deep storylines meet the present and future in the trio's dynamic music. They create organic and evocative arrangements of archive recordings, traditional material, atmospheric images, crackling electronics and wild, unrestrained energy that put even the hardiest fiddle bow to the test. The trio has released three albums on the Norwegian label HUBRO and has so far received nominations to two Norwegian Grammy awards.

Last year's critically acclaimed release "Salika, Molika" included accordion virtuoso, Frode Haltli, who perform frictionally between all genres. The result is their best release yet. A nuanced, colourful kaleidoscope of a record that takes you to places you've never been before.

It was recently announced that the release is nominated for the Nordic Music Prize, and we will not be surprised if it also receives a Spellemann nomination.

Prepare for a great experience on the roof at Plasen!

In their sound play and pure musical research, Moskus delivers with smiles and cries of joy.

Since the release of the debut album Salmesykkel in 2012, Moskus has made their mark as one of Norway – and Europe's – most distinctive young jazz groups. The album earned them two Spellemann nominations and an opportunity to fill the term "piano trio" with new content. Following this, there have been two new Spellemann nominations, three new albums and numerous concerts.

Last November, Moskus was one of the carefully selected bands to play during the perceptive Berlin Jazzfest. A feather in the hat for a trio that's still gaining new listeners. Pianist, Anja Lauvdal, bass player, Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson, and drummer, Hans Hulbækmo, must be described as three of their generation's foremost musicians. Also outside the trio, they've made their mark with numerous profiled projects: Broen, Skadedyr, Trondheim Jazzorkester, Morgonrod, Steamdome and Atomic.

In the summer of 2020, the band – initiated at Jazzlinja in Trondheim – will celebrate 10 years. This coincidence makes it extra pleasing to present them to our audience during the festival's own anniversary year.

Mokus is a band that never lets its musical expression solidify into conventional forms. They are assertive and continues to work towards ever-changing perspectives and oases of sound. They combine youthful energy, openness and maturity in an unusual and personal way.

Mokus' sound play and musical basic research are delivered with smiles and cheers, and not with wrinkled brows under the cover of dark clouds. Expect the unexpected.

Anja Lauvdal – piano, Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson – bass, Hans Hulbækmo – drums.

Already in 2010, as Hanna Paulsberg initiated the Hanna Paulsberg Concept, everyone paying attention knew she had a great talent.

The saxophonist had a solid background from the classical mainstream jazz. She was growing her game by trying many of the contemporary expressions. Ten years have gone by and with it, four albums, several awards and tours both nationally and abroad. Activities in other contexts, such as the audience favourite Gurls, and Trondheim Jazzorkester. Even so, she still holds the original crew in the Hanna Paulsberg Concept.

There is every reason to celebrate. Not all ensembles last for ten years. This is a marker of musical development and good chemistry.

To mark the anniversary of Moldejazz, Paulsberg brings several interesting guests. Elin Rosseland has been established on the top shelf in Norwegian vocal jazz for many years. Thomas Johansson is a well renowed Norwegian trumpet player, and the groups' Benjamin, is the young pianist Håvard Aufles, a rising star.

This concert is a rare opportunity to meet seven of Scandinavia's foremost musicians. They tread in waters where jazz tradition and jazz future meet. Welcome to an evening of vital and adventurous music in an open acoustic setting.

Hanna Paulsberg – saxophones, Oscar Grönberg – keys, Trygve Waldemar Fiske – bass, Hans Hulbækmo – drums, Thomas Johansson – trumpet, Elin Rosseland – vocals, Håvard Aufles – synth.