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Annual jazz festival in Voss, Norway

Voss International Jazz Festival Vossajazz Opening ceremony at Vossajazz 2014. Status Active Genre Jazz Festival Date March – April Begins 12 April 2019 (2019-04-12) Ends 14 April 2019 (2019-04-14) Frequency Annually Locations Vossavangen, Voss Municipality Country Norway Years active 1974 – present Inaugurated Founded 1973 Founder Lars Mossefinn Website vossajazz.no

**Vossajazz** or **Vossa Jazz** (established 19 December 1973) is an international jazz festival in [Vossavangen](/source/Vossavangen) in [Voss Municipality](/source/Voss_Municipality), [Norway](/source/Norway), which takes place annually during the week before [Easter](/source/Easter), and which also includes concerts throughout the year.[1] The festival has been led by Trude Storheim since August 2007.[2]

## History

Medeski, Martin and Wood + Nels Cline at Vossajazz 2014.

[Sigbjørn Apeland](/source/Sigbj%C3%B8rn_Apeland) and the [Real Ones](/source/Real_Ones) at Vossajazz 2015.

[Kevin Eubanks](/source/Kevin_Eubanks) and [Obed Calvaire](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Obed_Calvaire&action=edit&redlink=1) with [Dave Holland Trio](/source/Dave_Holland_(bassist)) at Vossajazz 2016.

The first festival in 1974 was held the same weekend as the World Cup in Alpine skiing at Voss. The idea was that ski and jazz fit together. Since 1986 the festival has always taken place during the palm weekend. From 2007, the festival director has been Trude Storheim.[3]

In 1980 Vossajazz brought [Rune Gustafsson](/source/Rune_Gustafsson) and [Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen](/source/Niels-Henning_%C3%98rsted_Pedersen) together for a power session in the old Voss cinema. This cooperation led to the album *Just The Way You Are* (1980). Vossajazz includes jazz, folk and ethnic music. There is also *Badnajazz* for the children, *Ekstremjazz* (not part of [Ekstremsportveko](/source/Ekstremsportveko), the extreme sports week also held in Voss), *Eldrejazz* and *UNGjaJAZZja!*. In addition, the festival annually commissions a piece of music from Norwegian composers.

The 2016 edition of Vossajazz was a musical event with a blend of different impressions. The [Down Beat](/source/Down_Beat) report gives the festival splendid reviews and opens with stating: "A warm bath of synchronicity hit the lakeside town of Voss, Norway, in the heart of the 43rd annual Vossa Jazz Festival. The blissful sense of convergence of elements came courtesy of respected and increasingly international [Hardanger fiddle](/source/Hardanger_fiddle) master [Nils Okland](/source/Nils_%C3%98kland_(musician)), during his contribution to the long history of the festival’s keynote commissioned work (or “Tingingsverket”)."[4]

## Commissioned works

- [1978](/source/1978_in_jazz): [Dag Arnesen](/source/Dag_Arnesen)

- [1983](/source/1983_in_jazz): [Egil Kapstad](/source/Egil_Kapstad) – *Epilog*

- [1985](/source/1985_in_jazz): [Bjørn Alterhaug](/source/Bj%C3%B8rn_Alterhaug) – *Fantasier for et miljø*

- [1987](/source/1987_in_jazz): [Dag Arnesen](/source/Dag_Arnesen) – *Strøtanker og røde roser*

- [1988](/source/1988_in_jazz): [Ole Thomsen](/source/Ole_Thomsen) – *Usynlige danser*

- [1989](/source/1989_in_jazz): [Tore Brunborg](/source/Tore_Brunborg) – *Tid*

- [1990](/source/1990_in_jazz): [Arild Andersen](/source/Arild_Andersen) – *Sagn*

- [1991](/source/1991_in_jazz): [Bendik Hofseth](/source/Bendik_Hofseth) – *Q*

- [1992](/source/1992_in_jazz): [Magnetic North Orchestra](/source/Magnetic_North_Orchestra) – *Il Cenone*

- [1993](/source/1993_in_jazz): [Bugge Wesseltoft](/source/Bugge_Wesseltoft) – *A little war story*

- [1994](/source/1994_in_jazz): [Mari Boine](/source/Mari_Boine) – *Leahkastin*

- [1995](/source/1995_in_jazz): [Veslefrekk](/source/Veslefrekk) – *Nils, Per & Veslefrekk*

- [1996](/source/1996_in_jazz): [Nils Petter Molvær](/source/Nils_Petter_Molv%C3%A6r) – *Labyrinter*

- [1997](/source/1997_in_jazz): [Frode Alnæs](/source/Frode_Aln%C3%A6s) – *Til Voss*

- [1998](/source/1998_in_jazz): [Misha Alperin](/source/Misha_Alperin) – *Night*

- [1999](/source/1999_in_jazz): [Vigleik Storaas](/source/Vigleik_Storaas) – *Mosaikk*

- [2000](/source/2000_in_jazz): [Ketil Bjørnstad](/source/Ketil_Bj%C3%B8rnstad) – *[Grace](/source/Grace_(Ketil_Bj%C3%B8rnstad_album))*

- [2001](/source/2001_in_jazz): [Eldbjørg Raknes](/source/Eldbj%C3%B8rg_Raknes) – *So much depends upon a red wheel barrow*

- [2002](/source/2002_in_jazz): [Erlend Skomsvoll](/source/Erlend_Skomsvoll) – *Variasjoner*

- [2003](/source/2003_in_jazz): [Terje Rypdal](/source/Terje_Rypdal) – *[Vossabrygg](/source/Vossabrygg)*

- [2004](/source/2004_in_jazz): [Svein Folkvord](/source/Svein_Folkvord) – *Across*

- [2005](/source/2005_in_jazz): [Jan Gunnar Hoff](/source/Jan_Gunnar_Hoff) – *Free flow songs*

- [2006](/source/2006_in_jazz): [Trygve Seim](/source/Trygve_Seim) – *Reiser*

- [2007](/source/2007_in_jazz): [Berit Opheim](/source/Berit_Opheim) – *Ein engel går stilt*

- [2008](/source/2008_in_jazz): [Tord Gustavsen](/source/Tord_Gustavsen) – *Restar av kukke – bitar av tru*

- [2009](/source/2009_in_jazz): [Solveig Slettahjell](/source/Solveig_Slettahjell) – *Tarpan Seasons*

- [2010](/source/2010_in_jazz): [Karin Krog](/source/Karin_Krog) and [John Surman](/source/John_Surman) – *Songs about this and that*

- [2011](/source/2011_in_jazz): [Mathias Eick](/source/Mathias_Eick) – *Voss*

- [2012](/source/2012_in_jazz): [Karl Seglem](/source/Karl_Seglem) – *Som spor*

- [2013](/source/2013_in_jazz): [Stian Carstensen](/source/Stian_Carstensen) – *Flipp*[5]

- [2014](/source/2014_in_jazz): [Mats Eilertsen](/source/Mats_Eilertsen) – *Rubicon*[6]

- [2015](/source/2015_in_jazz): [Live Maria Roggen](/source/Live_Maria_Roggen) – *Apokaluptein – The Uncovering*[7]

- [2016](/source/2016_in_jazz): [Nils Økland](/source/Nils_%C3%98kland_(musician)) – *Glødetrådar*[8]

- [2017](/source/2017_in_jazz): [Susanna](/source/Susanna_Wallumr%C3%B8d) & the Brotherhood of our Lady.

- [2018](/source/2018_in_jazz): [Eirik Hegdal](/source/Eirik_Hegdal) – *Musical Balloon*[9]

## Vossajazzprisen

Since 1988 the festival has honoured prominent freelance jazz musicians from [Hordaland](/source/Hordaland) with an award,[10] including:

- 1988: [Olav Dale](/source/Olav_Dale), Voss

- 1989: [Ole Thomsen](/source/Ole_Thomsen), Bergen

- 1990: [Knut Kristiansen](/source/Knut_Kristiansen), Bergen

- 1991: [Per Jørgensen](/source/Per_J%C3%B8rgensen), Bergen

- 1992: [Dag Arnesen](/source/Dag_Arnesen), Bergen

- 1993: [Ole Hamre](/source/Ole_Hamre), Bergen

- 1994: [Gabriel Fliflet](/source/Gabriel_Fliflet), Bergen

- 1995: [Harald Dahlstrøm](/source/Harald_Dahlstr%C3%B8m), Bergen

- 1996: [Terje Isungset](/source/Terje_Isungset), Bergen

- 1997: [Frank Jakobsen](/source/Frank_Jakobsen), Bergen

- 1998: [Sigurd Ulveseth](/source/Sigurd_Ulveseth), Bergen

- 1999: [Helge Lilletvedt](/source/Helge_Lilletvedt), Bergen

- 2000: [Ivar Kolve](/source/Ivar_Kolve), Voss

- 2001: [Stein Inge Brækhus](/source/Stein_Inge_Br%C3%A6khus), Bergen

- 2002: [Thomas T. Dahl](/source/Thomas_T._Dahl), Bergen

- 2003: [Kåre Opheim](/source/K%C3%A5re_Opheim), Voss

- 2004: [Magne Thormodsæter](/source/Magne_Thormods%C3%A6ter), Bergen

- 2005: [Berit Opheim](/source/Berit_Opheim), Voss

- 2006: [Yngve Moe](/source/Yngve_Moe), Sotra

- 2007: [Snorre Bjerck](/source/Snorre_Bjerck), Florø

- 2008: [Mads Berven](/source/Mads_Berven), Bergen

- 2009: [Kjetil Møster](/source/Kjetil_M%C3%B8ster), Bergen

- 2010: [Stein Urheim](/source/Stein_Urheim), Bergen

- 2011: [Mari Kvien Brunvoll](/source/Mari_Kvien_Brunvoll), Molde

- 2012: [Sigrid Moldestad](/source/Sigrid_Moldestad), Breim in Gloppen

- 2013: [Tore Brunborg](/source/Tore_Brunborg)

- 2014: [Sigbjørn Apeland](/source/Sigbj%C3%B8rn_Apeland), Sveio

- 2015: [Thea Hjelmeland](/source/Thea_Hjelmeland), Sunnfjord

- 2016: [Øyvind Skarbø](/source/%C3%98yvind_Skarb%C3%B8), Stranda in Sunnmøre

- 2017: [Hans Petter Gundersen](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hans_Petter_Gundersen&action=edit&redlink=1), Bergen

- 2018: [Benedicte Maurseth](/source/Benedicte_Maurseth), Eidfjord

[Tord Gustavsen](/source/Tord_Gustavsen), [Simin Tander](/source/Simin_Tander) and
[Jarle Vespestad](/source/Jarle_Vespestad) at Vossajazz 2016.

[Bushman's Revenge](/source/Bushman's_Revenge) at Vossajazz 2017.

## Vossajazz Records

Several recordings made at the festival have been issued on Vossajazz's own label, Vossa Jazz Records.[11]

- 1996: [Fliflet/Hamre](/source/Fliflet%2FHamre) Energiforsyning: *Moro post mortem, live* (VJ 18962)

- 1998: [Berit Opheim](/source/Berit_Opheim), [Bjørn Kjellemyr](/source/Bj%C3%B8rn_Kjellemyr), [Einar Mjølsnes](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Einar_Mj%C3%B8lsnes&action=edit&redlink=1), [Sigbjørn Apeland](/source/Sigbj%C3%B8rn_Apeland) and [Per Jørgensen](/source/Per_J%C3%B8rgensen): *Fryd* (VJ 980042)

- 2001: [Kari Bremnes](/source/Kari_Bremnes) and [Lars Klevstrand](/source/Lars_Klevstrand): *Tid Å Hausta Inn* (VJ 980052)

- 2003: [Tore Brunborg](/source/Tore_Brunborg): *Gravity* (VJ 03006-2)

- 2004: [Electro Ompaniet](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electro_Ompaniet&action=edit&redlink=1): *Toskedalen* (VJ 04007-2)

- 2004: [Svein Folkvord](/source/Svein_Folkvord): *Across* (VJ 04008)

- 2005: [Electro Ompaniet](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electro_Ompaniet&action=edit&redlink=1): *Electromecanibalism* (VJ 04007-3)

- 2006: [Terje Isungset](/source/Terje_Isungset) and [Didier Petit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Didier_Petit&action=edit&redlink=1): *Live at Vossajazz* (VJ 060112)

- 2006: [Sonic Stories](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonic_Stories&action=edit&redlink=1) with [Kari Nergaard Bleivik](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kari_Nergaard_Bleivik&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Rune Mandelid](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rune_Mandelid&action=edit&redlink=1): *Feels like night* (VJ 060102)

- 2006: [Sub Trio](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sub_Trio&action=edit&redlink=1) with [John Pål Inderberg](/source/John_P%C3%A5l_Inderberg), [Stein Inge Brækhus](/source/Stein_Inge_Br%C3%A6khus) and [Svein Folkvord](/source/Svein_Folkvord): *Subtrio* (VJ 060122)

- 2010: Badnajazz 10 year anniversary album: *Eg È Liten Eg, Men Eg Vaoga Meg*(VJ100132)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Vossa Jazz"](http://www.europejazz.net/vossa-jazz). Europe Jazz Network. Retrieved 2016-03-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Johansen, Carl Kristian (2007-06-11). ["Vossa Jazz: Trude Storheim ny daglig leder"](http://www.ballade.no/sak/vossa-jazz-trude-storheim-ny-daglig-leder). *JazzINorge.no* (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2018-03-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Woodard, Josef (2012-05-06). ["Bold Risk-Taking Elevates Vossa Jazz"](http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=news&subsect=news_detail&nid=1916). *[Down Beat](/source/Down_Beat)*. Retrieved 2016-03-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Woodard, Josef (2016-03-25). ["Nordic Sounds Abound at Vossa Jazz Festival"](http://www.downbeat.com/default.asp?sect=news&subsect=news_detail&nid=3088). *[Down Beat](/source/Down_Beat)*. Retrieved 2016-03-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [Wicklund, Erling](/source/Erling_Wicklund) (2013-03-24). ["Stian Carstensens FLIPP"](http://www.nrk.no/kanal/nrk_jazz/1.10961847) (in Norwegian). [NRK Jazz](/source/NRK_Jazz). Retrieved 2016-03-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Mats Eilertsen: Rubicon. Tingingsverket 2014"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140416094630/http://vossajazz.no/artist/mats-eilertsen-rubicon-tingingsverket-2014). Vossajazz. Archived from [the original](http://vossajazz.no/artist/mats-eilertsen-rubicon-tingingsverket-2014) on 2014-04-16. Retrieved 2014-04-14.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Live Maria Roggen: Apokaluptein – The Uncovering"](http://vossajazz.no/arrangement/live-maria-roggen). Vossajazz. Retrieved 2015-03-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Program 2016"](http://vossajazz.no/program). Vossajazz. Retrieved 2015-12-01.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Tingingsverket 2018: Eirik Hegdal – Musical Balloon"](https://jazzinorge.no/arrangement/tingingsverket-2018-eirik-hegdal-musical-balloon). *JazzINorge.no* (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2018-03-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [Vossajazz-Prisen](http://vossajazz.no/vossa-jazz-prisen), Vossajazz (in Norwegian)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** [Vossa Jazz records](http://vossajazz.no/vossa-jazz-records), Vossajazz (in Norwegian)

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Vossajazz](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Vossajazz).

- [Norway portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Norway)
- [Jazz portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Jazz)

## External links

- [Official website](http://vossajazz.no) (in Norwegian)

- [English summary](http://vossajazz.no/english-summary), Vossajazz

- Josef Woodard, ["Jazz Nordic Style at Vossa Jazz Festival"](http://jazztimes.com/articles/27559-jazz-nordic-style-at-vossa-jazz-festival), *JazzTimes*, 24 April 2011

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