An Announcement Worthy of International Jazz Day!

This week’s artists have been handpicked by Moldejazz’s youth programming group, Programråd UNG, an important initiative by the festival. The group consists of students from Molde, Atlanten, Volda, and Ålesund upper secondary schools, giving them the opportunity to influence the festival's bookings – entirely without censorship or moderation. It’s a vital project aimed at challenging established structures at Moldejazz, providing youth with experience – and gaining from it in return.

Maridalen is a critically acclaimed jazz trio that has released three albums since their 2021 debut – all of which have received outstanding reviews. Their sound is intimate and vivid, with their first album, Maridalen, being named one of “The Best Norwegian Albums of the Year” by Aftenposten, and the follow-up Bortenfor listed among Dagsavisen’s “Best Jazz Albums of 2022.”

With performances in Romania, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and England – including at the renowned London Jazz Festival – and two sold-out shows at Oslojazz last year, we are now thrilled to welcome them to Moldejazz.

Maridalen consists of:

• Anders Hefre – saxophone, clarinet
• Jonas Kilmork Vemøy – trumpet
• Andreas Rødland Haga – double bass

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Mathias Eick possesses one of Norway’s most distinctive jazz voices, and now he’s returning to Moldejazz! He has captivated audiences around the world for years and received international acclaim as one of the most unique musicians to emerge from the Norwegian jazz scene. This summer, he brings his new project Lullaby to Moldejazz, joined on stage by a handpicked ensemble of top-tier musicians.

Together, they create music that is beautiful, open, and profound – where each musician has space to shine, yet the interplay remains central throughout. The audience can expect a concert that moves between the tender and the grandiose, from small, intimate moments to expansive soundscapes that fill the room.

Mathias Eick Quintet consists of:

• Mathias Eick – trumpet, keyboard, vocals
• Kristjan Randalu – piano
• Håkon Aase – violin, percussion
• Audun Erlien – bass
• Torstein Lofthus – drums

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