SJO & Ståle Storløkken (april 2023)

Scheen Jazz Orchestra meets the keyboard wizard

Scheen Jazzorkester & Ståle Storløkken: «Double Reality Beyond Space and Time». Scheen Jazzorkester has, since 2010, produced and released eight albums, seven of which contain originally commissioned works by several of the band's own members. However, it is now time for a new external composer, and this time Ståle Storløkken has composed the music. The work is loosely inspired by Storløkken's interest in electronically generated sound. For years, he has built up an arsenal of unique synthesizers with distinctive sounds, as well as self-made electronic modulators that serve as a basis for eternal inspiration. On this evening, Storløkken will bring parts of his instrument collection to Victoria and join the orchestra on stage. With its powerful lineup, Scheen Jazzorkester has established itself as a strong presence on the Norwegian and European jazz scene. In the fall of 2022, they completed an extensive tour with guest musicians Ambrose Akinmusire and Live Maria Roggen. The band is currently the regional flagship ensemble of the Southern Norwegian Jazz Center.