Bjørn Marius Hegge
Biography Bjørn Marius Hegge
Bjørn Marius Hegge
is a Norwegian double bass player and composer living in Trondheim, Norway. He has a bachelor degree in performing arts from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
For instance, you can listen to his music with his own band "Hegge", who received a Spellemann ( The Norwegian Grammy Awards) for best jazz album of 2017 or in Kjetil Mulelid Trio who released their debut album "Not Nearly Enough To Buy A House" on Rune Grammofon 2017. (http://www.runegrammofon.com).
He is also a part of the Trondheim based record label Particular Recordings Collective.
Winner of the Norwegian grammy award (Spellemannsprisen) for best jazz record 2017 - is the up-and coming Norwegian composer and double bass player Bjørn Marius Hegge project, consisting of five of the finest jazz musicians in Scandinavia. They invite the audience into the melodical vibe that existed in the 1960s with catchy grooves, humourus phrasings mixed with strong compositions and playful improvisations. Even though the music is highly influenced by jazz legends such as Cannonball Adderley, Ornette Coleman and Charles Mingus, the band collectively drives their music into a different direction where each and every member are allowed to freely express themselves.
