Svein Olav Herstad
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Svein Olav Herstad | |
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| Born | 7 July 1969 Odda Municipality, Hordaland, Norway |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards |
| Labels | Jazzaway Ponca Jazz Schmell |
| Website | www |
Svein Olav Herstad (born 7 July 1969 in Odda Municipality, Norway)[1] is a jazz pianist, known from his own bands and several recordings with musicians like Sonny Simmons, Jan Erik Kongshaug, Nils-Olav Johansen, Harald Johnsen, and Per Oddvar Johansen.[2][3]
Herstad studied music at Musikkskolen in Haugesund, and is a graduate from the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonsevatorium, (1990–93). He started the band Svein Olav Herstad trio during his studies in Trondheim. With different lineups the band has released a series of albums, performing Herstad's own compositions. After moving to Oslo (1996–2001) he played within Jan Erik Kongshaug's quartet on two albums (1998, 2003).[2] Living in Haugesund from 2001, he has been engaged with the festival Sildajazz, as well as being a part of the Christina Bjordal Band.
