Only one solo performer at 12 Points 2010, and unlike previous editions, its not a pianist. Though she’s yet to finish her graduate studies or release a CD. Molde born singer Mari Kvien Brunvoll has already created a major ripple of excitement on the Norwegian jazz scene, for she is a genuine original in the spirit of artists like Sidsel Endressen, with a voice that immediately captivates. She’s pursuing a singular path that also embraces projects for children and theatre, and her music...
Only one solo performer at 12 Points 2010, and unlike previous editions, its not a pianist. Though she’s yet to finish her graduate studies or release a CD. Molde born singer Mari Kvien Brunvoll has already created a major ripple of excitement on the Norwegian jazz scene, for she is a genuine original in the spirit of artists like Sidsel Endressen, with a voice that immediately captivates. She’s pursuing a singular path that also embraces projects for children and theatre, and her music is a personal expression that straddles jazz, electro pop and accoustic blues. She’s not entirely alone on stage, and makes use of loops and pedals, as well as zithers and thumb pianos to add detail to her intimate, soulful soundworld. By Gerry Godley, Director of 12 Points! Europe's New Jazz http://12point.no Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
