Ole
Amund Gjersvik: bass
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Biography:
Ole Amund Gjersvik is graduated
at Bergen Musikkkonservatorium in Norway. He has studied with
Bjørn Ianke (Norway), Mathias Weber (Germany), Knut Erik
Sundquist (Norway) and Kåre Garnes (Norway). Had lessons with
Marc Johnson (U.S.A.), Bjørn Kjellemyr (Norway) and Terje Venaas
(Norway). Since the early 80s, Ole Amund has earned his living as
a freelance doublebass player.
Ole Amund Gjersvik has
contributed on more than 50 cd recordings and released five well
reviewed jazz albums in his own name. He has also contributed on
cds together with musicians like Bob Mintzer (Yellowjackets -
U.S.A.) and Mick Ronson (David Bowie - England) and worked with
leading Norwegian jazz musicians like Dag Arnesen,
Bendik (Steps Ahead), Ketil Bjørnstad, Olav Dale, Karl Seglem,
Kenneth Sivertsen etc.
Ole Amund has played with
leading Norwegian and foreign musicians in all kind of genres.
He has played in the house band
in television shows like: Lollipop, Casablanca, God Morgen Norge,
God ettermiddag Norge... together with musicians like: Neil
Sedaka (U.S.A.), Gilbert O Sullivan (England), Christer Sjøgren
(Sweeden), Sissel Kyrkjebø (Denmark /Norway), Rune Larsen
(Norway), Tor Endresen (Norway) etc.
Ole Amund is leader for two
orchestras:
OLE AMUND GJERSVIK QUARTET (Jazz)
and
COMBO TANGO (Argentinean
Tango).
Ole Amund Gjersvik Quartet
Ole Amund Gjersvik: bass
Jan Kåre Hystad: saxophones,
clarinet and flute
Morten Færestrand: guitars
Stein Inge Brækhus: drums
Booking: oleamund.gjersvik@c2i.net
Combo Tango
Tor Jaran Apold: violin
Jan Kåre Hystad: clarinet
Roald Andresen: guitar
Helge Lilletvedt: piano
Ole Amund Gjersvik: bass
Booking: oleamund.gjersvik@c2i.net
Selected
Discography:
Ole Amund Gjersvik: Milonga Triste (ACR 9808)
Ole Amund Gjersvik: Around The Fountain (ACR
9505)
Ole Amund Gjersvik: Alone In The Crowd (ACR CD
9303)
Ole Amund Gjersvik: Appasionata Criminelle (ACR
9202)
Ole Amund Gjersvik: A Voice From The Past (ACR
CD 9001)
Seglem, Thomsen, Gjersvik: Poems For Trio
(HCRCD 49)
Karl Seglem: Sogn -A- Song (NOR-DISC 9101)
Karl Seglem: SOGN A SONG: Rit (NOR-CD
9410) With Nils Petter Molvær
Dag Arnesen: Rusler Rundt Grieg (NN
2925-2)
Kenneth Sivrtsen: One Day In October (NRCD
004) With Bob Mintzer
Kenneth Sivertsen: Draumespor (IDCD 55)
Herborg Kråkevik: Mi Haugtussa (IDCD 52)
Torbjørn Skjold: Design By Sound (ACR
9806)
Clive Scott: In A Jazzy Mood (REXCD 06)
Stundesløse Live: "Live -(på) Den
Stundesløse" 12 band i 12 Timer (Sato Rec 003)
Trang Fødsel: Damp (7432107080102)
Trang Fødsel: Feber (IDCD 62)
Trang Fødsel: Hybel (74321 600652)
Trang Fødsel: Bare Barnet (KP 001)
Anne Lorentzen: Såre Sinn (SNCD 6001)
Secret Mission: Strange Afternoon
(777-7961 122) or (7967262) With Mick Ronson
Mostly Robinson: I Can´t Stop Loving You
(CNR 104-2)
Mostly Robinson: Guess Who Is Here (ARCD
001)
Ole Paus: Stjerner I Rennesteinen
(1375272)
Ole Paus: Jeg Kaller Det Vakker Musikk -
Hjemmevant Utenfor - Ca 40 beste (Polydor 523 816-2)
Sissel Kyrkjebø: Soria Moria (NOAH CD
8901)
Trygve Thue: Jeg En Beach Boy (GTACD 8019)
Lollipop: Lolipop (Lol Cd 8901)
Lollipop: 2 (LOLCD 9001)
Lollipop: Jukebox LOLCD 9101)
Lollipop: Det Beste Fra Lollipop (9190041)
Rune Larsen: Røtter (CNR 110-2)
Kari og Ivar Medaas: (GPCD 0192)
Ivar Medaas: Langs Fjorden (GPCD.195)
Ivar Medaas og Ove Thue: Ansikt til Ansikt
(PN 8221)
Ivar Medaas / Herbjørn Sørebø: Sjeldne
Typar ((HO 7056)
Ove Thue: På Vei Til USA
Ove Thue: Vi går Frem (OT CD2)
Øyvind Hægland: We´re In This Together
(ZDCM 92.01.01)
Atle Hansen: Blå Måne (HMCD 001)
Mom IS Gone: Sigma Sessions
Mother Of Pearl: Rainy Day In Manaus
Den Nationale Scene: Knut Gribb Tar
Bergenstoget
Absolutt Relativt: My Heart Is Your
Machinegun (ACR 9807) etc.
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