Critically acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist Frøy Aagre studied saxophone at the Birmingham Conservatory, Middlesex University, composition at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, and saxophone with Dave Liebman. She is known for her powerful compositions and her individual style of characteristically lyrical Nordic jazz. Her distinctive quality lies in blurring the boundaries between the written and the improvised. Frøy Aagre has released two acclaimed albums; Katalyze (2004) and Countryside (2007). The last was named one of the top ten jazz albums in 2007 by the Norwegian newspaper Dagsavisen.

Her group consist of some of the finest young musicians on the Norwegian Jazz Scene; Andreas Ulvo (piano), Audun Ellingsen (bass), Freddy Wike (drums). Her international reputation is growing. Aagre and her band was one of six jazz acts worldwide to be selected to play a showcase at the prestigious arrangement ”MIDEM Talent Jazz” at the international music fair MIDEM in Cannes in 2009. In 2008, Aagre did a successful UK tour that included sold-out performances at London Jazz Festival with trumpet legend Kenny Wheeler. Aagre has performed for Excellencies like Governor General of Canada, Queen Sonja of Norway and all the Priministers of the Nordic Countries. She was the first saxophonist ever to perform at The Norwegian Parliament building in Oslo.

 

"Beautiful melodies accompanied by adventurous arrangements, so easy to listen to, so engaging like a soundtrack to a great movie”.
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