Northern Lands

Effortlessly blending elements of jazz, Nordic folk lyricism and classical music, the much-awarded Norwegian pianist, Jan Gunnar Hoff, creates spacious soundscapes of intense depth, poetry, and virtuosic brilliance. Appearing for the first time in Australia, Norwegian pianist, composer and band leader, Jan Gunnar Hoff, is one of the leading lights of European jazz. He was the arranger, pianist and musical director for US Grammy-nominated album "Quiet winter night" in 2013 and was nominated for Norwegian Grammy in 2014. He is a Steinway artist and has recorded and performed with global jazz greats including Gary Husband (John McLaughlin band member), Weather Report percussionist, Alex Acuña, and legendary jazz fusion guitarists, Pat Metheny and Mike Stern. From his home in Bodø, above the Arctic Circle, Hoff has truly journeyed the globe. He was honoured with the prestigious Edvard Grieg prize for composition in 2005 and has released 27 albums. Grammy-winning producer, Morten Lindberg, is a frequent collaborator. Hoff’s Utzon Room performance features friend and colleague, Sydney viola da gambist, Jenny Eriksson. Presented by The Leading Partnership Pty Ltd T/A Elysian Fields