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Friends & Neighbors Quintet (Norway)
September 26, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm NZST
$20
Norwegian jazz quintet Friends and Neighbors announce a nation-wide New Zealand tour. The group represents the leading young voices in the thriving Norwegian modern jazz scene, and promises high energy excitement, swooping melodies and a touch of Nordic darkness.
Featuring Niklas Barnö (trumpet), André Roligheten (saxes/clarinet), Oscar Grönberg (piano), Jon Rune Strøm (bass), Tollef Østvang (drums), the music of Friends and Neighbours represents a new generation of Norwegian jazz groups. The music of Friends and Neighbors represents a new generation of Norwegian jazz groups. Through original and strong compositions, the band has forged a strong identity, crystal clear presence and personality to burn. Together they draw upon the melodic innovations of Ornette Coleman alongside a unique Scandinavian sensibility to create vital and compelling music never heard live in Aotearoa.
Christchurch – CPIT Jazz School Auditorium, High Street
Wed 26 Sept – 8pm
Presales $15 Door Sales $20
