Masqualero
Masqualero (1983–1991) was a Norwegian jazz band, originally named "The Arild Andersen/Jon Christensen Quintet", but soon changed its name to Masqualero.[1]
Masqualero | |
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| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Years active | 1983–1991 |
| Labels | Odin, ECM |
| Website | www |
| Members | Arild Andersen Jon Christensen Tore Brunborg Nils Petter Molvær Jon Balke Frode Alnæs |
Biography
In addition to Arild Andersen (double bass) the band consisted of Jon Christensen (drums), Jon Balke (keyboards), Tore Brunborg (saxophone) and Nils Petter Molvær (trumpet).[2] Balke left the band after two album releases, and was replaced by Frode Alnæs (guitar) who participated on the third album Aero. During the last few years (and on their last album), the band had neither a pianist or guitarist and performed as a quartet. They toured in United States, Canada and Europe in addition to several venues in Norway.
The band was thrice awarded Spellemannprisen in the jazz classification.[1]
Jon Christensen died on 18 February 2020, at the age of 76.[3]
Honors
- Spellemannprisen 1983 for Masqualero
- Spellemannprisen 1986 for Bande a Part
- Spellemannprisen 1991 for Re-Enter
References
- "Masqualero Biography - SNL.no". Store Norske Leksikon (in Norwegian)
- "Masqualero - Bransjeregister". Norsk Musikkinformasjon. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- Grønneberg, Anders (18 February 2020). "Jon Christensen er død". Dagbladet.no. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
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| Preceded by Knut Riisnæs Quartet |
Recipient of the Jazz Spellemannsprisen 1982 |
Succeeded by Laila Dalseth |
| Preceded by Per Husby |
Recipient of the Jazz Spellemannsprisen 1986 |
Succeeded by Bjørn Johansen |
| Preceded by Oslo Groove Company |
Recipient of the Jazz Spellemannsprisen 1991 |
Succeeded by Knut Riisnæs & Jon Christensen |
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