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. With her two albums "Ut og se noe annet" and "Bakkekontakt" she has gaind top reviews from the critics and becoming one of Norwegians most remarkable singers. She was also nominated for Norwegian Grammy Award for both of her albums in 2017 and 2020. The past years Marthe has toured in Norway and Sweden together with Markus and Jonas as a trio
Marthe Wang (vocal), Markus Lillehaug Johnsen (guitars, vocal),
Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet, percussion, vocal, synth)
“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. Since 2017 Helga and Jonas has worked together with the story about Jacob and Esau (2017), Josef (2019) and is currently touring with the story about Moses (2024) – all with music composed by Jonas.
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: Jørgen Nordby
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" and is also touring with here with her own music.
Helene Bøksle (vocal), Sindre Hotvedt (piano), Jonas Kilmork Vemøy (trumpet, percussion, guitar, vocal)
“One of the most beautiful singing stars in the country”
Photo: Julie Pike