New album out now!
The name Maridalen comes from the scenic valley that lies just north of Oslo city center. The trio's second album “Bortenfor” has received rave reviews both nationally and internationally.
«Bortenfor excels in catalyzing beauty» 4/5 — MOJO magazine
«Comforting beauty is the consistent, satisfied aim.» — Jazzwize
Das Album der Woche, WDR (GE)
All original material and released on Jazzland Recordings 25th March 2022.
Anders Hefre – saxophones
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy – trumpet
Andreas Rødland Haga – double bass
New album out now!
“Hymns of Longing” is the second album in a trilogy from the duo Kristiansen//Vemøy released on Kirkelig Kulturverksted 1st April 2022.
The former at the same time sonorous and simple, quiet, and mighty, with a trumpet and piano base, musical aestheticism underscored by beautiful
vocal contributions; the latter blending sacred music and ambient electronica, bringing the sound of the past and the present together, contrasting the powerful electronic soundscapes with acoustic elements from jazz and classical music.
Vemøy’s warm and soaring trumpet sound imbues all the melodies and improvisations with a powerful wordless emotional essence. Kristiansen’s expressive touch and dynamic piano improvisations combine serenity with playfulness.
Øyvind Kristiansen – piano, synthesizers and programming
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy – trumpet and electronics
ABOUT
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet, vocal, percussion) is a musician and composer living in Oslo. He´s known from several projects, bands and collaborations, among them his own chamber jazz trio Maridalen and in duo with Kristiansen//Vemøy, the trendsetting indie jazz band Pixel and the pop/folk sensation Marthe Wang.
Ongoing projects/bands: Maridalen, Øyvind Kristiansen & Jonas Kilmork Vemøy, Marthe Wang, Tumultr, Roaldsnes/Hasselgård kvartett, Helene Bøksle.
He has been working with artists and musicians such as Tord Gustavsen, Ellen Andrea Wang, Simin Tander, Arve Henriksen, Beate S. Lech, Mahsa Vahdat, Jo Berger Myhre, Harald Lassen, Kim Rysstad and Darling West among others.
Vemøy also does a lot of studio work, having contributed on more than forty albums and records with both Norwegian and international acts.
Education:
Master Degree; Music Theory, Norwegian Academy of Music.
Bachelor Degree; Music Education, Norwegian Academy of Music.
Musicology, University of Oslo.
Photo: Jørgen Nordby
Awards:
Norwegian Dagsavisen “Best Norwegian Jazz Records 2022” (Maridalen “Bortenfor” and Kristiansen//Vemøy “Hymns of Longing”)
Norwegian Grammy 2020 nomination: ”Folk” (Marthe Wang for “Bakkekontakt”)
Norwegian Grammy 2017 nomination: ”Folk” (Marthe Wang for “Ut å se noe annet”)
Norwegian Broadcasts “jazz higlight of 2015” (Pixel)
UK Music Video Awards 2013 ”Best International Dance Video (“Call Me” by Pixel)
Young Nordic Jazz Comets 2013 (Pixel)
CONTACT: jonas.vemoy(at)gmail.com
“For ei stemme – for et uttrykk … han hører hjemme på svært høyt internasjonalt nivå”
Kristiansen // Vemøy
The Norwegian duo Kristiansen // Vemøy came to life early 2020, amid the warning for a coming worldwide pandemic. After years working with other projects and a vast number of artists and musicians, their mutual admiration for each other’s musicality and distinctive character paved way for a new and intriguing musical relationship.
The atmosphere of Kristiansen // Vemøy’s music alternates between drama and tranquility, with subtle acoustic performances, powerful dynamic lifts, and lush emotive, often rhythmic soundscapes – all in all aiming to create a contemplative space for the restless modern human being. It’s all rooted in the old hymns describing existential paradoxes and challenges, first and foremost the suffering, the longing, and the relief.
Hymns of Compassion and Hymns of Longing are the first two albums in a trilogy meditating over mankind’s longing for the divine and eternal.
Øyvind Kristiansen (piano, synthesizers & programming)
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet & electronics)
“The Best Norwegian Jazz Albums in 2022 ”
Photo Jørgen Nordby
Maridalen
The critically acclaimed Norwegian jazz trio Maridalen takes its name from the scenic valley that lies just north of Oslo city center. Their two albums was recorded in the old wooden church in Maridalen.
The trio's debut album «Maridalen» released 2021 has received rave reviews both nationally and internationally. The album, among many other plaudits, was listed on the lists "Best Norwegian albums of the Year" in Aftenposten, and "Jazz albums of the Year" in British MOJO Magazine.
Like its predecessor their second album «Bortenfor» was also critically acclaimed – listed as one of "The Best Norwegian Jazz Albums in 2022" by Dagsavisen.
The trio is making waves on the international jazz scene with their warm acoustic sound of double bass, trumpet and saxophone – focusing on a collective storytelling with a transparent and minimalistic expression.
Anders Hefre (saxophones), Andreas Rødland Haga (double bass), Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet).
“«Most charming trio in the Country»
★★★★★ ”
Photo: Jørgen Nordby
Marthe Wang
Marthe Wang is a Norwegian jazz/pop artist from Bergen living in Oslo. Just out with her second album "Bakkekontakt" already gaining top reviews from the critics. Topping off her debutalbum "Ut og se noe annet" which immediately got both listeners and critics attention with her soulful and catchy melodies, and with her powerful and striking lyrics. Both album for which she was also nominated for Norwegian Grammy Award 2017 and 2020.
Marthe Wang (vocal), Markus Lillehaug Johnsen (gitar), Frode Østang Mangen (keys), Snorre Kiil Saga (bass),Thomas Gallatin (drums), Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet, percussion)
“She may be Norway´s favorite artist”
Photo: Jørgen Nordby
Helga samset &
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy
Helga Samset is a Norwegian storyteller from Bø in Telemark. She has specialized in Norwegian folktales and biblical stories and legends. Helga has over several years worked with the story about Jacob from The Book of Genesis. After a collaboration with trumpeter Arve Henriksen she started working with Jonas in 2017 currently touring with the performance - Jacob, it´s a long way home. In 2019 they are also touring with the follow-up story, Josef - the dreamer, where the music is founded by Komponistenes vederlagsfond.
Helga Samset (storyteller)
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet,vocal,live electronics)
“Helga started telling and the words turned into fly-papers. Everyone in the room got stuck and was completely captivated by the story”
Photo: Sverre Aarsand
Helene Bøksle
Norwegian artist Helene Bøksle is one of the leading singers in Norway. She grew up by the fjords and the mountains in the south of Norway, and her music is inspired by the Nordic landscape and culture, and traditional folk music. Helene is known for her spellbinding and captivating voice and has released six albums, and contributed on a number of recordings. Jonas started working with Helene in 2014 as part of her Christmas tour "DET HEV EI ROSE SPRUNGE".
Helene Bøksle (vocal), Sindre Hotvedt (piano), Markus Lillehaug Johnsen (gitar, vocals), Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet, percussion, vocals)
“One of the most beautiful singing stars in the country”
Photo: Julie Pike
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