JaZZ MUSIC NORWAY
We bring jazz to life through powerful performances, innovative projects, and a deep love for the tradition.
OUR MISSION
Jazz Music Norway is dedicated to serving authentic jazz experiences and promotes American folk music with an emphasis on jazz. We invite you to join us in more than 200 live performances in Norway annually. In collaboration with our partners, our portfolio includes the popular series Jazz Nights at Club Gustav, The Jazz Noir Series, UNESCO International Jazz Day, Jazz Cruise at Color Line, Norwegian Jazz Orchestra, A New York, New York Christmas, and more.
Ambition.
Jazz Music Norway was founded in 2019 by internationally acclaimed clarinetist Felix Peikli. With the ambition of building a community of jazz artists deeply rooted in the American tradition, we actively work to reach out to audiences with awareness, quality music and entertainment through productions such as the Jazz Nights at Club Gustav, Jazz Noir Series, Norwegian Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Gala, Jazz Cruises, The Messenger Award, and more. Additionally, we engage in culturally bridging collaborations with international artists.
Tradition.
Our mission is to entertain, enrich, and expand the Norwegian jazz community through performances, education, and advocacy. We believe in jazz as a metaphor for democracy. Because jazz is improvisation, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Because jazz is swing, it dedicates that freedom to finding a shared platform and creating a common ground with others. Because jazz has roots in blues, it inspires us to face adversity with unwavering optimism.
OUR VISION
Our greatest strength is diversity: the wide palette of artists gives us a unique opportunity to tailor expressions to match any situation. Jazz Music Norway creates forums for establishing connections with musicians, audiences, businesses, and music communities across borders. We celebrate the broad scope of jazz and provide the framework for a sustainable music industry. Our ultimate goal is to engage both rising and established stars in a wide world of performances, creating unique experiences between audiences and artists.
