After what is looking up to be one of the best Oslo jazzfestivals ever 9 - 15. August, we are proudly opening Victoria - Nasjonal jazzscene for a fantastic Autumn concert program. The first show is with a reborn modern classic from the Norwegian jazz pantheon: Cimota.

This band, led by the extraordinary pianist Håvard Wiik, is a reinvention of Atomic, who for 20 years were known for their way of mixing high-octane free jazz with elements from contemporary music and classical jazz until they parted ways in 2022 with 14 albums in their catalogue. Atomic was a highly respected and beloved band, and their farewell concerts were covered as the cultural and slightly mournful event they were. 

Out of the ashes rose Cimota, without the Swedes Magnus Broo and Fredrik Ljungkvist, but enhanced with the incredibly fine wind players Eivind Lønning, trumpet and Espen Reinertsen, saxophones. By themselves, these two form the duo Streifenjunko, which for years has stretched and explored the possibilities of this intimate ensemble. United, Cimota are two strong forces destined to find new solutions and new music. This evening you as an audience will experience redefined frames and an expanded understanding, guaranteed!

Håvard Wiik has written completely new music and we are very proud to open the autumn season with a world premiere!

Cimota

Friday 28. August, 20.00 H

Tickets: https://victoria.ticketco.events/no/nb/e/cimota__sesongaapning

Håvard Wiik - piano, Eivind Lønning - trumpet, Espen Reinertsen - saxophone, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - bass, Hans Hulbækmo - drums

Photo: Karl Klaseie

More concerts from the upcoming Fall program: Henriette Eilertsen, Clement Janinet,  Oslo Jazzensemble & Ola Kvernberg, Aki Takase/Mike Majkowski/Dag Magnus Narvesen, Trondheim Voices, Nana Rashid, Harald Lassen, Espen Eriksen Trio, Emma Rawicz, Frode Kjekstad / Eric Alexander Quartet, Paal Nilssen-Love & Vestnorsk Jazzensemble, Marte Eberson & Jon Eberson, ENEMY, Melissa Aldana, Siv Øyunn, Kjetil Mulelid - Agoja, Nik Bärtsch's Ronin, Solveig Slettahjell kvartett, Lage Lund Trio, Marius Neset kvintett, Ava Medonza solo, Hildegunn Øiseth Quartet, Patricia Brennan Septet, Sasha Berliner Quintet, Chris Potter Trio, Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, Atle Nymo Trio, Gerald Clayton trio, Dave Douglas Quartet and much, much more! Program here: www.nasjonaljazzscene.no

Oslo jazzfestival: https://oslojazz.no/