The Reykjavik Jazz Festival presents: Skúli Sverrisson and Óskar Guðjónsson
The Reykjavik Jazz Festival presents: Skúli Sverrisson and Óskar Guðjónsson
The Reykjavik Jazz Festival presents: Skúli Sverrisson and Óskar Guðjónsson
Two of Iceland's most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz come to Vancouver for one night only, an intimate concert curated by the Reykjavík Jazz Festival, with a very limited number of public tickets available. The evening opens with a short introduction by Pétur Heimisson, Director of the Reykjavík Jazz Festival.
Two of Iceland's most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz come to Vancouver for one night only, an intimate concert curated by the Reykjavík Jazz Festival, with a very limited number of public tickets available. The evening opens with a short introduction by Pétur Heimisson, Director of the Reykjavík Jazz Festival.
Two of Iceland's most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz come to Vancouver for one night only, an intimate concert curated by the Reykjavík Jazz Festival, with a very limited number of public tickets available. The evening opens with a short introduction by Pétur Heimisson, Director of the Reykjavík Jazz Festival.
Artists
Artists
Artists
Óskar Guðjónsson
Tenor saxophonist and composer Óskar Guðjónsson is a leading voice in Icelandic jazz. Known for his lyrical tone and emotional precision, he is a founding member of the acclaimed ensemble ADHD and has been a cornerstone of Iceland’s contemporary music scene for more than two decades. His playing blends intuitive improvisation with melodic clarity, resulting in an intimate and instantly recognizable sound.
Óskar Guðjónsson
Tenor saxophonist and composer Óskar Guðjónsson is a leading voice in Icelandic jazz. Known for his lyrical tone and emotional precision, he is a founding member of the acclaimed ensemble ADHD and has been a cornerstone of Iceland’s contemporary music scene for more than two decades. His playing blends intuitive improvisation with melodic clarity, resulting in an intimate and instantly recognizable sound.
Óskar Guðjónsson
Tenor saxophonist and composer Óskar Guðjónsson is a leading voice in Icelandic jazz. Known for his lyrical tone and emotional precision, he is a founding member of the acclaimed ensemble ADHD and has been a cornerstone of Iceland’s contemporary music scene for more than two decades. His playing blends intuitive improvisation with melodic clarity, resulting in an intimate and instantly recognizable sound.
Skúli Sverrisson
Composer, bassist, and producer Skúli Sverrisson is one of Iceland’s most internationally renowned musicians. His career spans collaborations with Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Lou Reed, and many others. His work dissolves the boundaries between jazz, ambient, and experimental composition. He is also the co-founder of Mengi, a creative hub for Reykjavík’s contemporary music community.
Skúli Sverrisson
Composer, bassist, and producer Skúli Sverrisson is one of Iceland’s most internationally renowned musicians. His career spans collaborations with Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Lou Reed, and many others. His work dissolves the boundaries between jazz, ambient, and experimental composition. He is also the co-founder of Mengi, a creative hub for Reykjavík’s contemporary music community.
Skúli Sverrisson
Composer, bassist, and producer Skúli Sverrisson is one of Iceland’s most internationally renowned musicians. His career spans collaborations with Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Lou Reed, and many others. His work dissolves the boundaries between jazz, ambient, and experimental composition. He is also the co-founder of Mengi, a creative hub for Reykjavík’s contemporary music community.
Pétur Heimisson
Pétur Oddbergur Heimisson is an Icelandic cultural manager and classical singer, and Manager of Reykjavík Jazz Festival, one of Iceland’s longest-running festivals. Founded in 1990, the festival brings together Icelandic and international musicians across a range of jazz styles. Pétur oversees its artistic and organizational development, including program planning, partnerships, and fundraising.
Held annually since 1990, Reykjavík Jazz Festival is the second-oldest music festival in Iceland and a platform for new developments in Icelandic jazz. It brings Icelandic and international musicians together with audiences across a range of jazz styles. Through its membership in the European Jazz Network, the festival also helps Icelandic jazz artists reach audiences abroad.
Pétur Heimisson
Pétur Oddbergur Heimisson is an Icelandic cultural manager and classical singer, and Manager of Reykjavík Jazz Festival, one of Iceland’s longest-running festivals. Founded in 1990, the festival brings together Icelandic and international musicians across a range of jazz styles. Pétur oversees its artistic and organizational development, including program planning, partnerships, and fundraising.
Held annually since 1990, Reykjavík Jazz Festival is the second-oldest music festival in Iceland and a platform for new developments in Icelandic jazz. It brings Icelandic and international musicians together with audiences across a range of jazz styles. Through its membership in the European Jazz Network, the festival also helps Icelandic jazz artists reach audiences abroad.
Pétur Heimisson
Pétur Oddbergur Heimisson is an Icelandic cultural manager and classical singer, and Manager of Reykjavík Jazz Festival, one of Iceland’s longest-running festivals. Founded in 1990, the festival brings together Icelandic and international musicians across a range of jazz styles. Pétur oversees its artistic and organizational development, including program planning, partnerships, and fundraising.
Held annually since 1990, Reykjavík Jazz Festival is the second-oldest music festival in Iceland and a platform for new developments in Icelandic jazz. It brings Icelandic and international musicians together with audiences across a range of jazz styles. Through its membership in the European Jazz Network, the festival also helps Icelandic jazz artists reach audiences abroad.
