Past concerts

2024

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc, Monica Ifejilika, Asle Karstad – Sound and Eivind Hermann – light design / video
11 September: Release concert – Kulturkirken Jakob Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc, Monica Ifejilika, Asle Karstad – Sound
10 September: Søre Ål Kirke, Lillehammer

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc, Monica Ifejilika, Asle Karstad – Sound and Eivind Hermann – light design
14 August: Fredskonserten – Christian Frederik dagene in Moss Kirke
10 February: Nasjonal Jazzscene, Oslo.

2023

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset, Wetle Holte– perc. Sound design Lars Voldsdal
24 November: Ogna Scene, Ogna. More information

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Sara Övinge (violin), Wetle Holte– perc. Sound design Asle Karstad, light design Julie Skoglund
9 November: Kulturhuset Flammen, Nittedal

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc. Sound design Asle Karstad, light design Eivind Hermann
14 October: Dokkhuset, Trondheim.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc. Sound design Asle Karstad, light design Julie Skoglund
12 October: Hamar Kulturhus

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Tord Gustavsen (piano) & Olav Torget (guitars), Asle Karstad (sound), Eivind Hermann (light design)
30 September – Universitetets Aula, Oslo – Participating in Ruth Reese 100th Anniversary

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio with Olav Torget – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc
21 September: Støperiet Scene, Urijazz, Tønsberg
28 September: Ullensaker Kulturhus

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio with Olav Torget – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc
8th September: Bø, Jazzforum
25th August: Hemnes Jazzklubb, Hemnesberge

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc, sound design Lars Voldsdal
10 August: Varangerfestivalen, Vadsø

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quintet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc, Monica Ifejilika – backing vocals, Lars Voldsdal – sound, Julie Kristine Skoglund – light design
3 June: Slemmestad Kulturhus Sekkefabrikken Kulturhu

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano + Suntou Susso, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann
12 May: Maijazz – Stavangeren, Stavanger

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – piano/perc, sound design Lars Voldsdal & light design Eivind Hermann
23 February: Kullebunden Jazzklubb, Kolben Kulturhus
22 February: Jazz Evidence / Energimølla – Kongsberg

2022

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano + Suntou Susso, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann)
16th November: Cosmopolite, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen Traces Of You Trio (Olav Torget guitars, Suntou Susso – kora)
30th October: Sibiu Jazzfestival – Sibiu, România
29th October: Ploiesti – Romania

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano + Suntou Susso, sound design Jørgen Brennhovd & light design Eivind Hermann)
14ht September: Nykirken – Kulturkirken i Bergen
13th September: Foldnes Kyrkje / RAMP

Kristin Asbjørnsen og Olav Torget Duo, Asle Karstad – lyd
29 August: Friscena, Gjøvik Kino & Scene.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann)
6th June: Nesodden Jazzfestival, Nesodden

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann)
7th May: Balejazz, Balestrand
8th March: Melahuset, Oslo

2021

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann)
9th Nov: Rockefeller, Oslo

«Take My Mother Home» concert- in dialog with author Hanne Ørstavik and guitarist Olav Torget
30th Sept: Hellviktangen, Nesodden
26th Sept: St Markus Kirke, Bergen
24th Sept: Vossa Jazz Festival – Kulturhuset
23d Sept: Haugesund folkebibliotek, Haugesund

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann)
9th June: Rockefeller, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen Band (with Olav Torget – guitars, Eivind Aarset – guitars, Anders Engen – perc/piano, sound design Asle Karstad & light design Eivind Hermann)
22nd May: Nesodden Jazzfestival – Cancelled due to the pandemic situation
8th April: Rockefeller, Oslo – Cancelled due to the pandemic situation. New date: 9th June.

«Take My Mother Home» concert- in dialog with author Hanne Ørstavik and guitarist Olav Torget
28th March: St Markus Kirke, Bergen – Cancelled due to the pandemic situation
27th March: Vossa Jazz – Postponed due to the pandemic situation

2020

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio (with Olav Torget – guitars & Eivind Aarset – guitars. Sound Asle Karstad)
13th November: Dampsaga – Steinkjer Kulturhus. Cancelled due to the Corona Situation

Kristin Asbjørnsen (with pianist Tord Gustavsen and guitarist Olav Torget. Sound Asle Karstad/Light Eivind Hermann)
25th October: Tøyen Kirke. An evening by Global Oslo Music to the memory of Ruth Reese.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio (with Olav Torget – guitars & Eivind Aarset – guitars. Sound Asle Karstad)
26th September: Tynset Kulturhus / Tynset Jazzklubb.
19th September: Hamar Teater.

Kristin medvirker i hyllestkveld for – og med – Ketil Bjørnstad
16th September: Bokbadet – Rockefeller Scene.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio (with Olav Torget – guitars & Anders Engen – perc. Sound Lars Voldsdal)
12th September: Stavanger Jazzforum, Spor 5.
9th September: Jazz Evidence – Kongsberg Jazzklubb, Kongsberg.

Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen with Guitarist Olav Torget and sound design Asle Karstad
4th July: Areopagos, Norefjell – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation

Kristin Asbjørnsen Tro
24th June: Bakgården, Arendal – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation
27th Mai: Åpningskonsert for Global Nights – Hvelvet, Sentralen – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation

Kristin Asbjørnsen/ Olav Torget Duo
18th April: Live at Jazzino, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation
17th April: Live at Il Vecchio Mulino, Sassari, Sardinia, Italy – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation

Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen with Guitarist Olav Torget and sound design Asle Karstad
4th April: «Take my mother home» A meditative concert where Kristin’s music (based on interpretations of african american spirituals ) meets new writings by Hanne Ørstavik. Vossajazz Festival – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio
14th March: Stavanger Jazzforum / Spor5 – Cancelled due to the Corona Situation

2019

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals)
17th Nov: Buen kulturhus, Mandal Jazzklubb
16 Nov: Ælvespeilet Grenland Jazzforum, Porsgrunn
15th Nov: Risør Jazzklubb
14th Nov: Arendal jazzklubb – Arendal Kulturhus
13th Nov: Hos Naboen, Kristiansand jazzvesen

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals)
5th Nov: Jazzklubben Volda Ørsta – Studenthuset Rokken

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Olav Torget
8th Nov: Musikalsk innslag under Rettferdskonferansen, Storsalen, Oslo.

Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen/Olav Torget duo
October 31st: «Take my mother home» A meditative concert where Kristin’s music (based on interpretations of african american spirituals ) meets new writings by Hanne Ørstavik. Son Kulturkirke, Son

Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen: Traces of You – with Olav Torget (guitars) & Suntou Susso (kora)
October 19th: Künstlerhaus Mousonturm, Frankfurt, Germany.

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals), Asle Karstad (sound) and Eivind Hermann (light)
12th October: Hadeland Jazzforum, Huset, Brandbu.
11th October: Jølster Jazz, Skei.
4th October: “I arven etter Ruth Reese» Rockheim Scene, Trondheim.

Kristin Asbjørnsen in duo with guitarist Olav Torget. Asle Karstad sound
29th August: Fryd Scene – Kafé Tid. Ål i Hallingdal.

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars), Suntou Susso (kora, vocals) and Asle Karstad (sound design)
14th August: Moss Kirke. 8 pm. Fredskonsert under Christian Frederik-dagene. More information
17th August: Oslo Jazzfestival, Nasjonal Jazzscene 10pm. More information

Ketil Bjørnstad with guests
11th August: Kristin was a guest at Ketil Bjørnstad’s Opening Concert at Oslo Jazz Festival. 2 concerts.

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars), Suntou Susso (kora, vocals) and Asle Karstad (sound design)
8th May: Trondheim JazzFest at Dokkhuset, Trondheim 9pm.
25th April: Kulturzentrum Schlachthof, JAZZAHEAD Norwegian Night, Bremen, Germany.

Duo with piano player Tord Gustavsen
11th April: LysVesper i Sagene Kirke med pianist Tord Gustavsen. Betraktning ved Oslo biskop Kari Veiteberg.

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars), Suntou Susso (kora, vocals) and Asle Karstad (sound design)
7th March: Catania Jazz Festival, Teatro ABC – Sicilia, Italy.
6th March: NOMOS Jazz, Teatro Jolly, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy.
5th March: NOMOS Jazz, Teatro Jolly, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy More information
28th February: Crossroads & Ravenna Festival, Teatro Fabrizio De André, Casalgrande, Italy

2018

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals)
9th November: Spjelkavik Kyrkje, Ålesund, Norway
6th November: Oslo Met, Oslo, Norway
21st October: Galleri Fjellsol, Stavsjø, Norway
20th October: Victoria, Nasjonal Jazzscene, Oslo, Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals) and Rune Arnesen (drums)
19th October: Dølajazz, Lillehammer, Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals)
13th October: Urijazz – Tønsberg Jazzklubb, Tønsberg Bibliotek.
29th September: Ogna Gje festival, Ogna, Norway
7th September: Bø Jazzklubb, Bø, Norway
14th August: Dromos Festival, Italy.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio (with Olav Torget and Gjermund Silset)
26th April: Tenerife, Spain.

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals)
23rd April: Participating in Røverklubben (music industri gathering) at Røverstaden, Oslo
16th March: Røverstaden, Oslo
23rd February: Unterfahrt, München, Germany.
18th February: Kultur I’m Esel, Einbeck, Germany.
17th February: ODEON Im Alten E-Werk, Göppingen, Germany.
16th February: Tonne Jazz club, Dresden, Germany.

2017

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio (with Olav Torget and Gjermund Silset)
11th November: Skoklefall Kirke, Nesodden
12th November: Galleri Fjellsol, Stavsjø

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Suntou Susso (kora, vocals)
8th November: Modum Bad (Festsalen), Vikersund

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble (with Olav Torget, Gjermund Silset and Rune Arnesen)
28th October : JazzFest – Storyville Jazz Club, Molde

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio (with Olav Torget and Gjermund Silset)
30th September: Nordhausen Jazzklubb
29th September: Nordlys, Germany

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget (guitars) and Eivind Aarset (guitars)
23rd September: Sortland Jazzweekend

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Olav Torget Duo
19th July: Sommerfestuka – Sjusjøen Fjellkirke

Kristin Asbjørnsen – Club Montmartre
26th May: Belleville, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Ablaye Cissoko/Olav Torget: «Traces of You» Kristin’s commissioned work by Global Oslo Music
9th April: Vossajazz, Gamlekinoen
6th April: Son Kulturkyrkje
5th April: Bærum Kulturhus (Underhuset)

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Tord Gustavsen Duo
16th March: John Halvorsen Musikkfest, Drammen

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Ablaye Cissoko/Olav Torget: «Traces of You» Kristin’s commissioned work by Global Oslo Music
12th March: Valestrand Kulturkyrkje
8th March: Kilden, Kristiansand

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen Duo with Sunniva Gylver
A meditative concert where African American spirituals and improvisations meets new reflections by priest Sunniva Gylver.
7th January: Fagerborg Kirke, Oslo.

2016

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Gjermund Silset Duo
2nd December: Latvian Radio 1st Studio, Riga, Latvia
1st December: Pärnu Concert Hall Chamber Hall, Pärnu
30th November: Tallinn Niguliste Museum, Tallin, Estland

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio
with Olav Torget and Gjermund Silset
15th November: Madrid Jazz Festival, Spain

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Ablaye Cissoko/Olav Torget
«Traces of You» Kristin’s commissioned work by Global Oslo Music
3rd November: Oslo World Festival, Riksscenen, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Tord Gustavsen Duo
with Anne Berger Jørgensen
29th October: St Petri Church – Stavanger

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
Olav Torget, Gjermund Silset and Rune Arnesen
15th October: Moods, Zurich
13th October: Blå Kors – Kristiansand

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Ablaye Cissoko/Olav Torget
«Traces of You» Kristin’s commissioned work by Global Oslo Music
29th September: Bølgen Konserthus, Sanden, Larvik, Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
Olav Torget, Gjermund Silset and Rune Arnesen
23rd September: Drammen Sacred Music Festival, Drammen

Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen/Olav Torget duo
«Take my mother home» A meditative concert where Kristin’s music (based on interpretations of african american spirituals ) meets new writings by Hanne Ørstavik
9th September: Bjørnsonfestivalen, Kulturhuset Plassen, Molde

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio
Olav Torget – guitars/vocals and Gjermund Silset – bass/vocals
4th September: Eufemia dagene – Gamlebyen Kirke, Oslo.

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen Duo
1st September: Vesper, Sagene Kirke, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Olav Torget Duo
9th August: Gümüslük Festival, Turkey

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
Olav Torget – guitars, Gjermund Silset – bass, Knut Ålefjær – drums and David Solheim – sound
7th August: Dromos Festival, Sardinia, Italiy

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Ablaye Cissoko/Olav Torget
«Traces of You» Kristin’s commissioned work by Global Oslo Music
3rd August: Dokkhuset, Olavsfestdagene, Trondheim.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quintet
Kristin Asbjørnsen – vocals, Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Anders Engen guitars/piano/perc, Finn Guttormsen – bass, Rune Arnesen – drums/vocals, David solheim – Sounddesign, Ola Bråten – lightdesign
7th May: Maijazz, Stavanger.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
Kristin Asbjørnsen – vocals, Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Finn Guttormsen – bass, Anders Engen piano/perc/vocals, David solheim – Sounddesign, Ola Bråten – lightdesign
4th May: Anjazz, Hamar Domkirke

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio
Olav Torget – guitars, Rune Arnesen – drums, David Solheim – sound
30th April: Jazztime Ravensburg, Ravensburg, Germany

Kristin Asbjørnsen Trio
Olav Torget – guitars/vocal, Gjermund Silset – bass/vocals, David Solheim – sound
14th April: Kalkmølla, Bærum, Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen with the Senegalese kora player Ablaye Cissoko and guitarist Olav Torget
Asle Karstad – sound, Ola Bråten – light
12th March: Caféteatret, Oslo
Launching new songs by Kristin and a brand new music collaboration! Commissioned work by Global Oslo Music. Watch video.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
Kristin Asbjørnsen – vocals, Olav Torget guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset bass/vocals, Rune Arnesen drums/vocals
13th February: Nasjonal Jazzscene, Victoria, Oslo
14th February: Moss Kirke

2015

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Andreas Utnem
13th December: Participating in Jul In Briskeby, Uranienborg Kirke, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Tord Gustavsen Duo
11th December: Participating in «En Desemberkveld 2015» at Maihaugsalen, Lillehammer.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Solo
1st December: Participating in Kirkens Bymisjon’s program in Oslo, as a part of Word Aids Day.

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Gjermund Silset Duo
26th November: Participating in «Novemberkonferansen 2015 – Om tro og tillit, traumer og håp» Arranged by the Church Resource Centre Against Violence and Sexual Abuse.

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Tord Gustavsen Duo
1st Nov: Avaldsnes Kirke, Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
Olav Torget guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset bass/vocals, Rune Arnesen drums/vocals
16th October: Ælvespeilet – Kulturhus, Porsgrunn
18th October: Nordstrand Kirke, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Olav Torget Duo
4th July: Bari in Jazz, Italy

Kristin Asbjørnsen / Olav Torget Duo
Kristin Asbjørnsen / Olav Torget duo participates on “En kveld til inntekt for Redde Små”
18th March: Ælvespeilet, Porsgrunn

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
(with Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Finn Guttormsen- bass/vocals, Anders Engen – drums, Rune Børø – sound)
20th March: Beaucourt, France

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet
(with Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset – bass/vocals, Rune Arnsen – drums, Øystein Karlsen/Asle Karstad – sound, Tor Ditlevsen – light)
30th January: Rumi Festival, Victoira Teater, Oslo, Norway.
Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet, together with Radik Tyulyush (Tuv) and Kouame Sereba will do the opening concert of Rume Festival.
7th February: «Vinterjazz i Fjell» in Fjellhallen, Gjøvik.

2014

Take My Mother Home – Hanne Ørstavik and Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen Duo
A meditative concert where Kristin’s music (based on interpretations of african american spirituals ) meets new writings by Hanne Ørstavik.
9th December: Majorstuen Kirke, Oslo, Norway.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:
With Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset – bass/vocals and Rune Arnesen –
drums (Knut Ålefjær on drums in France), David Solheim – Sound. 

1st November: Bergen Kirkeautunnale, St. Jacob Kirke.
30th October: Mosjøen – Gilles Café og Musikk – i samarbeid med konsertserien «Heime hos Ane»
29th October: Sandnessjøen – Konsertscene-Lilletorget.
25th October: La Cordonnerie, Cité de la Musique, Romans sur Isere, France.
24th October:Forum Berre l’Etang, France.
23rd October: Theatre du Rocher – La Garde, France.
22nd October: Studio de l’Ermitage – Paris, France.
10th October: Norwegische Seemannskirche, Berlin, Germany.
9th October: Sargfabrik, Vienna, Austria.
8th October: Colos-saal,  Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
(with Olav Torget – guitars/Vocals, Gjermund Silset – double bass/el. Bass /vocals, Anders Engen – guitars/perc/vocals, Rune Arnesen – drums and David Solheim – Sound)
20th August: Aste Nagusia Festival, Bilbao – Spain

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:
(with Olav Torget – guitars/Vocals, Gjermund Silset – double bass/el. bass /vocals, Rune Arnesen – drums, Asle Karstad – Sound and Tord Knudsen – lightdesign)
27th July: San Sebastian Jazzfestival, San Sebastian – Spain

Kristin Asbjørnsen & Tord Gustavsen Duo:
25h July: Peperoncino Jazz Festival, Camigliatello – Italy

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble and Ladysmith Black Mambazo – The opening concert at the Molde International Jazz Festival:
(with Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble: Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset double bass/electric bass/vocals, Rune Arnesen – drums, Anders Engen – guitars/vocals/perc, Monica Ifejilika – backing vocals, David Solheim – sound, Tor Ditlevsen – lights)
14th July: Molde International Jazzfestival, Molde – Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:
(together with Olav Torget– guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset – bass/vocals, Rune Arnesen – drums/Vocals and David Solheim – sound)
15th June, Vestfoldfestspillene/Urijazz, Nøtterøy – Norway
9th May: Balejazz, Balestrand – Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Olav Torget Duo together with the great Norwegian writer Hanne Ørstavik:
13th April: Stavanger Domkirke, Stavanger – Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:
(together with Olav Torget– guitars/vocals, Gjermund Silset – bass/vocals, Rune Arnesen – drums/Vocals and David Solheim – sound)
28th March: Marburg, KFZ – Germany.
27th March: Heidelberg, Karlstorbahnhof – Germany.
23rd March: Nordlyskatedralen, Alta – Norway.
22nd March: Victoria Teater, Oslo – Norway (including Anders Engen – guitars/perc/vocals – Tor Ditlevsen – lightdesign).
21st March: Horten Jazzklubb, Horten – Norway.
20th March: Bø Jazzklubb, Bø – Norway.
9th February: Polarjazz Festival – Svalbard
23rd January: Lysvesper in Sagene Kirke with Tord Gustavsen

2013

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:

14th November – Sunset, Paris – France
10th November – A-Trane, Berlin – Germany
9th November – Lillehammer Church, Lillehammer – Norway
1st November – Lantaren Venster, Rotterdam – Holland
30th October – Stadtgarden, Cologne – Germany
29th October – Unterfahrt, Munich – Germany
28th October – Treibhaus, Innsbruck – Austria
27th October – Burghof, Lörrach – Germany
25th October – Zeche Carl, Essen – Germany
22nd October – Kulturkirken Jacob Oslo, Oslo – Norway
20th October – Ishavskatedralen, Tromsø – Norway
19th October – Nordland Teater, Mo I Rana – Norway
18th October – Arktisk Kultursenter, Hammerfest – Norway
17th October – Kooperativet Kulturscene, Vadsø – Norway
16th October – Samovarteateret, Kirkenes – Norway
13th October – Lierskogen Kulturkirke, Lier – Norway
11th October – Sardinen, USF, Bergen – Norway
10th October – Voss Kyrkje, Voss – Norway
9th October – Kulturkirken Skåre, Haugesund – Norway
8th October – Moss Kirke, Moss – Norway
5th October – Ælvespeilet, Porsgrunn – Norway
4th October – St Petri Church, Stavanger  – Norway
31st July – Vår Frue Kirke, Olavsfestdagene, Trondheim – Norway
26th June – Nordic Hall, Festspillene i Nord-Norge, Harstad, Norway

 Tord Gustavsen Ensemble with Kristin Asbjørnsen:
29th May – Bjørnsonhuset, Molde – Norway

 Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:
7th May – Sandnes Kulturhus, Maijazz, Norway

2012

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget – guitars:
4th November – Nordstrand Kirke, Oslo, Participating in Aller helgens-minnegudstjeneste

Kristin Asbjørnsen Quartet:
13th October – Lagny Jazzfestival, Lagny, France
8th November – Ibsenhuset, Skien, Norway

2011

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen Quartet:
(participating on Kirkens Nødhjelp´s special church concerts: “Deilig er jorden – konserter med fortellinger om håp).
25th November: Molde Domkirke
24th November: Kristiansand Domkirke
23rd November: Oslo Domkirke

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget/Knut Aalefjær:
27th September: JazzAid, Victoria Teater, Oslo

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
20th August: Veruela Festival, Zaragoza, Spain
13th August: Varangerfestivalen, Norway
22st July: San Sebastian Jazz Festival, Spain

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble with Kristin
20th July: Korsvei, Seljord

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
9th July: Stimmenfestival, Switzerland

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget/Knut Aalefjær:
3rd June: Kråkeslottfestivalen, Senja, Norway

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
16th April: Øyer Kirke, Norway
2nd April: Victoria Teater – Oslo, Norway
31st March: Mindelheim Jazztage, Germany
30th March: Ravensburg, Germany

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble with Kristin
20th March: Røyken Kirke

2010

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
October 28th: Første Metodistkirke, Fyllingsdalen, Bergen
October 27th: Sunndal, Kultursjokket, Kirkekonsert
October 16th: Dølajazz, Lillehammer Kirke

Ladysmith Black Mambazo feat Kristin Asbjørnsen:
‘Back to eKasi’ Concert Tour in South Africa

Fri 24th Sept Durban World Festival
Thu 23 Sept Kwa-Mashu eKhaya Muli Arts Centre
Tue 21 Sept Bela Bela Sunfa Stadium
Mon 20 Sept Ermelo Community Hall
Sun 19 Sept Rustenburg North Ben Marais Hall
Sat 18 Sept Atteridgeville Saulsville Arena
Thu 16 Sept Bloemfontein Paradise Hall
Fri 17 Sept Ekurhuleni Thokoza Auditorium

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
CCAS – Tour in France:
August 12th : Saint Georges de Didonne
August 11th : Saint Pierre d’Oléron
August 10th : TRANCHE sur MER
August 9th : SAINT BREVIN
August 8th : MESQUER
August 6th : BADEN
August 5th : BENODET
August 4th PLONEVEZ PORZAY
August 3rd : LE CONQUET
August 2nd : TREGASTEL

“The Radio France Festival in Montpellier”:
22th July Florac, France
21th July Gruissan, France
20th July Beaulieu -Montpellier, France – Montpellier
19th July: Perpignan, France
14th July: Stimmenfestival, Lorreach, Germany

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble with Kristin Asbjørnsen:
10th July: North Sea Festival, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
20th June: Haraldsvangen, Hurdal

Kristin Asbjørnsen with Olav Torget:
12th June: “Norge for Fred”, Opening of Nansen Fredssenter, Nansenskolen, Lillehammer
22nd May: “De Litterære Festspill” (perform as a part of Hanne Ørstavik’s Evening)

Nymark Collective with Kristin Asbjørnsen:
7th May: Victoria Teater, Oslo

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble “Restored, Returned”:
2nd May: Ansjazz, Vang Kirke

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble “Restored, Returned”:
28th March – San Francisco Jazz Festival Spring Season
31st March – Merkin Concert Hall, New York City, New York (US)
Merkin concert Hall – Tord Gustavsen

Tour in Norway with Tord Gustavsen Ensemble “Restored, Returned”:
20.03. Bjugn kulturhus
19.03. Dokkhuset, Trondheim
18.03. Kulturhuset Banken, Lillehammer
17.03. Ibsenhuset, Skien
16.03. Kulturhuset Bølgen, Larvik
14.03. St.Petri Kirken, Stavanger
13.03. Asker kulturhus
12.03. Ullensaker kulturhus
10.03. Nøtterøy kulturhus

Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble:
8th March 2010 Modum Bad Kirke – Norway
5th March 2010 Limoges – France
4th March 2010 Paris “Live” Radio France
3rd March 2010 Paris FNAC – France
2nd March 2010 Saint-Brieuc – France

26th February 2010 Bischheim, Alsace – France

Tour in Norway with Tord Gustavsen Ensemble “Restored, Returned”:
20.02. Lillestrøm kultursenter
19.02. Ørsta kulturhus
18.02. Kulturhuset Trivselshagen, Sandane
17.02. Kolben kulturhus, Kolbotn
16.02. Bærum kulturhus

Release Concert: The night shines like the day
(Kristin Asbjørnsen Ensemble: Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Gjermund Silset – bass, Jostein Ansnes – vocals/lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound):
12th February 2010: St Barthelemy d`Anjou – France
11th February 2010: New Morning – Paris – France. With Guest: Tord Gustavsen.

Album Release:
The night shines like the day – Release in France 25th January

2009

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen Duo:
29th November – Brandenburger Tor, Berlin
Participating in Tord Gustavsen Ensemble. Release concerts: “Restored, Returned”:

20th November – Sardinen/USF – Bergen Jazzforum
19th November – Kulturkirken Jacob – Oslo
12th November – Tromsø
11th November – Grefsenkollen Restaurant

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen Duo:
31 October – Uppsala, Sweden

The night shines like the day – Release tour in Germany/Switzerland, Austria:
(with Tord Gustavsen – piano, Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Gjermund Silset – bass, Jostein Ansnes – vocals and lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound)

October 11th – Larvik Kulturhus, Larvik
October 9th – Stimmenfang Festival, Nurnberg, Germany
October 8th – Enjoy jazz,Heidelberg, Germany

25th September – Ulrichskirche, Jena, Germany
24th September – Münsterlandfestival, near Münster, Germany
23th September – Stageclub, Hamburg, Germany
22nd September – Stadtgarden, Cologne, Germany
19th September – Schlossneuhardenberg, Berlin, Germany
17th September – Porgy&Bess – Wien, Austria
16th September – Unterfahrt – Munchen, Germany
15th September – Moods – Zurich, Switzerland
13th September – Beeflat – Bern, Switzerland

The night shines like the day:
(with Tord Gustavsen – piano, Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Svante Henryson – cello, Jostein Ansnes – vocals and lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound, Armand Steinsholm – light)
July 26th: Månefestivalen Fredrikstad
July 16th: Skåtøy Kirke, Skåtøy
July 15th: Molde Jazz festival, Molde Domkirke

Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook:
(with Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Jostein Ansnes – guitars/vocals, Knut Aalefjær – perc):
July 9th – Festival La roche sur yon, France
July 10th – Festival Macon – France
July 11th – Festival le nuit de Suid – Vence, France

Kristin participating in Tord Gustavsen’s special project: “Bitar av lukke, restar av tru”:
(Tord Gustavsen with Jarle Vespestad, Tore Brunborg, Mats Eilertsen, Cecilie Jørstad and Kristin Asbjørnsen)

July 1st Kongsberg Jazzfestival

Kristin Asbjørnsen/Tord Gustavsen duo
June 20th – participating at the program/concert: “Stemmer fra Sahara” – Oslo Konserthus
The night shines like the day:
(with Tord Gustavsen – piano, Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Svante Henryson – cello, Jostein Ansnes – vocals and lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound, Armand Steinsholm – light)
June 13th Vestfoldspillene
May 23th Oslo, Jacobskirken

Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook:
(with Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Jostein Ansnes – guitars/vocals, Knut Aalefjær – perc)
May 21th German Public Radio, Bremen, Germany

The night shines like the day – Release tour:
(with Tord Gustavsen – piano, Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Svante Henryson – cello, Jostein Ansnes – vocals and lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound, Armand Steinsholm – light)
May 20th Bergen, Nattjazz, Sardinen
May 9th: Maijazz, Stavanger, Konserthuset
May 8th: Balejazz, Balestrand, Kviknehallen

Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook:
(with Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Jostein Ansnes – guitars/vocals, Knut Aalefjær – perc)
March28th: BABEL MED FESTIVAL , Marseille, France

The night shines like the day – Release tour:
(with Tord Gustavsen – piano, Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Svante Henryson – cello, Jostein Ansnes – vocals and lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound, Armand Steinsholm – light)
March 27th: Trondeheim, Dokkhuset
March 26th: Bodø, Bodø Kulturhus
March 25th: Oslo, Sentrum scene
March 22th: Tromsø kulturhus
March 21th: Lillehammer, Maihaugsalen
March 19th: Haugesund, Festiviteten
March 18th: Narvik Musikkfestuke

Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook:
(with Olav Torget – guitars/vocals, Jostein Ansnes – guitars/vocals, Rune Arnesen – perc)
March 9th: New Morning Paris, France

The night shines like the day – Release tour:
(with Tord Gustavsen – piano, Olav Torget – konting and guitars, Svante Henryson – cello, Jostein Ansnes – vocals and lap steel, Knut Aalefjær – perc, David Solheim – sound, Armand Steinsholm – light)

February 5th: Drammen Teater – lille scene
February 4th: Bærum Kulturhus

January 19th: Album Release “The night shines like the day” Norway.
January 13th: Pre-release concert at Parkteatret, Oslo

2008

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:
November 16 – Herdecke, Germany
November 15 – Elysée Biarritz, Paris, France www.elyseesbiarritz.com

September 27th – Folkshaus, Jena, Germany
September 26th – Sunset, Paris, France
September 25th – Live at Radio France, Paris. France
September 24th – Alter Feuerwache, Mannheim, Germany

Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective with Kristin):
September 8th – Panorama Kulturhus, Eidsvoll
September 7th – Ingebrigt Davikhuset, Brattvåg
September 6th – Parkteateret Tivoli Amfi, Moss
September 5th – Sjøborg Kulturhus, Ulsteinvik
September 4th – Nøtterøy Kulturhus, Nøtterøy
August 23th – Sola Kulturhus, Sola

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:
August 14th – Steinkjerfestivalen, Steinkjer
August 1st – Markens Grøde, Lesja

Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective with Kristin):
July 29th – Olavsdagene, Sarpsborg

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:
July 27th – Canal Street, Arendal
July 26th – Venterommet, Mandal
July 25th – Midtnorsk Gospel Festival, Tautra

Kristin participating in Tord Gustavsen’s special project: “Bitar av lukke, restar av tru”:
(Tord Gustavsen with Jarle Vespestad, Tore Brunborg, Mats Eilertsen, Cecilie Jørstad and Kristin Asbjørnsen)
July 24th – Canalstreet, Arendal

Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective with Kristin):
July 21th – Prøysendagene, Hamardomen
June 21st – Vestfoldspillene, Sandefjord
June 20 – Victoria Teater, Oslo

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:
May 9th – MADE Festival, Sweden

May 7th – Utstein Kloster, Norway

May 2nd – Mediawave Festival, Hungary

April 27th – Soddjazz, Inderøya, Norway

March 15th Vossajazz, Kristin participating in Tord Gustavsen’s special project: Bestillingskonserten på www.vossajazz.no, Voss, Norway:
(Tord Gustavsen with Jarle Vespestad, Tore Brunborg, Mats Eilertsen, Cecilie Jørstad and Kristin Asbjørnsen)

Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective with Kristin):
March 14th www.vossajazz.no, Voss

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:
9.mars Stavanger
8.mars Nürnberg – Germany
7.mars St. Ingebert – Germany

Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective with Kristin):
March 1st – Volda
February 29th – Hadeland Jazzklubb, Norway
February 28th – Bø Jazzklubb, Norway

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:
The band: Jostein Ansnes (guitars/lap steel/vocals), Olav Torget (bass/guitars/vocals) and Knut Aalefjær (drums):
February 12th – Dronning Mauds Minde, Trondheim, Norway
February 10th – Herne, Germany
February 9th – Women in Jazz-festival, Halle, Germany
February 8th – Quasimodo, Berlin, Germany
February 6th – Bern, Switzerland

Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective with Kristin):
January 31st – Nordlysfestivalen
Kulturhuset, Tromsø

2007

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:

The band: Jostein Ansnes (guitars/lap steel/vocals), Olav Torget (bass/guitars/vocals) and Knut Aalefjær (drums):

Nov 18 Sardinia Jazzfestial, Italy
Nov 17 Reims Jazzfestival, France
Nov 13 Jacobskirka, Oslo, Norway
Nov. 10 Ingolstadt, Jazztage, Germany
Nov. 9 Zürich, Moods, Switzerland
Nov. 8 München, Unterfahrt, Germany
Nov. 7 Innsbruck, Treibhaus, Austria
Nov. 6 Vienna, Porgy, Austria
Nov. 3 Dortmund, Domicil, Germany
Nov. 1 Langenau, Martinskirche, Germany
Nov. 2 Karlsruhe, Tollhaus, Germany
Oct. 30 Schwäbisch-Hall, Germany
Oct. 28 Marburg, Kulturladen KFZ , Germany
Oct. 27 Köln, Jazz Cologne, Germany
Oct. 25 Isernhagen/b. Hannover Kulturscheune, Germany
Oct. 24 Weimar, Monami, Germany
Oct. 23 Hamburg, Fabrik, Germany Oct.22 Bremen Radio Live concert, Germany

Spirituals: “Wayfaring stranger – a spiritual songbook”:

The band: Jostein Ansnes (guitars/lap steel/vocals), Olav Torget (bass/guitars/vocals) and Rune Arnesen (drums):

15.Sept: Amazon-gig Cafe Atomic, Munchen, Germany
13.Sept: A & O Medien Düsseldorf, Einkaufszenturm, Germany
12.Sept: 100 års jubileum Norsk Psykriatrisk forening, Gamle Logen, Oslo
11th Sept: SATURN Hamburg, Mönckebergstr., Germany
10th Sept: A – Trane Club, Berlin, Germany
10th Sept: SATURN Berlin, Steglitz, Germany Bessie Smith Revisited (Nymark Collective and Kristin):
8th September: Kongsberg Jazzklubb
7th September: Lillestrøm Kulturhus Spirituals
1st September: Yara Peace Prize, Det norske teater
30th August: Hamar Music Festival, Hamardomen, Hamar
11th August: Gloppen Musikkfestival, Sandane
4th August : Vinjerock, Eidsbugarden in Jotunheimen
1st August: Måløydagene, Måløy
26th July: Olavsfestdagene, Nidarosdomen, Trondheim
25th July: Wrightgaarden, Langesund
24th July Canal Street Jazz Festival, Arendal
23th July Skåtøy Kafe og Galleri, Kragerø
20th July: Korsvei, Seljord
19th July: Stor Elvdal Kirke
13th Stavern-festivalen, Stavern
8th July: Rindal Kirke
1st July: Sande Kirke, Vestfoldspillene
19th June: Petter Dass-dagene, Alstahaug 13th June: Verve-nights, Berlin, Germany 11th June: Mini-concert: Kristin Asbjørnsen & Tord Gustavsen at International Cultural Center -Oslo
10th June: Molde Domkirke, Molde Bessie Smith Revisited: Kristin meets Nymark Collective:
26th May: Nattjazz, Bergen
25th May: Langevåg
24th May: Belleville, Oslo Spirituals:
12th May: Maijazz, Randaberg Kirke
11th May: Balejazz, Balestrand
10th May: Kongsberg – Charity concerts: Sos Barnelandsbyer. Energimølla.
3rd May: La Palma Club, Rome, Italy
2nd May: Noir, Napoli, Italy
1st May: Villa D’orri, Sarroch, Cagliari, Italy
30th April: Teatro Civico, Aghero, Sardinia
29th: April: Tapiola Church, April Jazz, Finland
28thApril: Sello Hall, April Jazz, Finland
25th April : Askim Kulturhus
22th April: Jazzkaar, Estonia
2nd April: Suldal Kulturhus, Suldal
1st April: Vossajazz, Voss
31st March: Ingebrikt Davig Huset i Haram, Ulsteinvik
30th March: Borgund kirke
15th March: Berlin, Germany
11th March: Narvik, Vinterfestuka
4th March: Nøtterøy Kulturhus
3th March: Cafe K, Porsgrunn
28th February: Rockefeller, Oslo
18th February: Biri Kirke
17th February: Elvarheim Kulturhus Elverum
16th February: Eidsvoll Verk
15th February: Drammen Teater
14th February: Gol Kirke
11th February: Nittedal – Amnesty concert
10th February: Kulturhuset Søgne
9th February: Kulturkirken Skåre, Haugesund
8th February: Sandnes Kulturhus

2006

December 18th Spirituals Sardinia, Nuoro, Italy
December 17th Spirituals (Casa del Jazz),Rome, Italy
December 16th Spirituals Salerno, Italy
December 15th Spirituals Cosenca, Italy

December 10th Spirituals – OSLO Konserthus (Oslo Concerthall)
December 3th Spirituals – Bodø Domkirke
December 2nd Spirituals – Mo i Rana Gruben Kirke
December 1st Spirituals – Thorvalds, Nesna
November 30th Spirituals – Sortland Kirke
November 29th Spirituals – Tromsø Domkirke
November 25th: Spirituals –Bærum Kulturhus, Bærum
November 19th: Spirituals – Frelsesarmeens Julekonsert i Konserthuset
November 3th: Spirituals – Horten Jazzklubb, Horten
October 30th: Spirituals – Store Studio NRK TV
October 27th: Spirituals Sardinen, Bergen
October 26th: Spirituals –Første Metodistkirke, Fyllingsdalen
October 22th: Spirituals –Rygge Kirke
October 21th: Spirituals –Stavanger Domkirke, Stavanger Jazzforum
October 20th: Spirituals –Hadeland Jazzforum, Hadeland
October 18th: Spirituals – Lillehammer Kirke, Lillehammer
October 17th: Spirituals –Inderøya Kulturhus, Inderøya
October 15th: Spirituals –Leknes, Lofoten
October 14th: Spirituals –Vadsø Kirke, Vadsø
October 13th: Spirituals –Karasjok, Sapmusikk
October 11th: Spirituals –Surnadal Kulturhus, Surnadal
October 10th: Spirituals –Orkdal Kulturhus, Orkanger
October 7th: Spirituals – Trondheim Jazzforum, Trondheim
October 6th: Spirituals – Asker Kulturhus, Asker
October 5th: Spirituals – Arendal Kulturhus, Arendal
October 4th: Spirituals – Blå, Oslo

August 20th: Spirituals – Frogner Kirke, Oslo Jazzfestival, Oslo
August 18th: Dadafon – Steinkjer Festivalen, Steinkjer
August 5th: Spirituals – Hemnes Jazz and Blues Festival, Hemnes
August 4th: Dadafon – Olavsfestdagene, Trondheim
August 3th: Dadafon – Lost Weekend, Bergen
July 18th: Spirituals – Molde Domkirke, Molde
June 29th: Dadafon – Chrisfestivalen, Lebesby, Finnmark
June 27th: Spirituals – Vestfoldspillene, Tønsberg
June 13th: Spirituals – Fabrikken, Oslo
March 25th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – Southampton, England
March 24th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – Birmingham, England
March 24th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – Bristol, England
March 22th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – London, England
March 21th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – Edinburgh, England
March 20th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – Manchester, England
March 19th: Ketil Bjørnstad band – Gateshead Festival, England
March 18th: Spirituals – Vestern-Lantaren, Rotterdam, Holland

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