TINGeLING (established 1997 in

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) is a Norwegian jazz band, initiated by vocalist

Eldbjørg Raknes Eldbjørg Raknes (born 9 February 1970 in Midsund Municipality, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz vocalist known for her a cappella vocal performances, innovative improvised vocals and electronic effects. She has collaborated with musicians such as Jo ...

. The band's pianist

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, has been replaced by

Christian Wallumrød Christian Wallumrød (born 26 April 1971 in Kongsberg, Norway) is a Norwegian jazz musician (piano, organ and electronic keyboards) and composer, and is considered one of the most prominent musicians of the younger Norwegian generation, known from ...

(2001) or

Steinar Nickelsen Steinar Sønk Nickelsen (born 5 October 1978) is a Norwegian jazz musician (Hammond organ and piano) from Bærum, known from several bands and album releases. Biography Nickelsen was born in Oslo, and became well known in Norway when he was awa ...

(2003–). They toured in Norway 2002, with a performance where they presented lyrics by

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, and has also been widely used at Norwegian jazz festivals, as well as internationally (e.g.

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, 2004). Supported by Norsk Jazzforum, TINGeLING toured Scandinavia, France and Belgium (2005), and performed Norway's contribution to Jazz around the world (2006).

Band members

– vocals *

Nils-Olav Johansen Nils-Olav Johansen (born 12 April 1966 in Bjugn Municipality, Norway) is a major Norwegian entertainer and jazz musician (guitar and vocals), known from several recordings and as orchestra leader. He is with Jarle Vespestad (drums) and Stian ...

– guitar *

– keyboards *

Per Oddvar Johansen Per Oddvar Johansen (born 1 March 1968) is a Norwegian Jazz musician (drummer), most recognized for his work with Trygve Seim, Christian Wallumrød, The Source, Solveig Slettahjell and Vigleik Storaas, but has also been awarded the Spellemann ...

– percussion

Discography

*''TINGeLING'' (1997, NorCD), with lyrics by

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and

Emily Dickinson Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massac ...

*''So much depends upon a red wheel barrow'' (2002, Platearbeiderne), commissioned work for «

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ajazz» *''I live suddenly'' (2006, My Recordings), with lyrics by

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References

External links

Eldbjørg Raknes TINGeLING Biography - Cosmopolite.no
Norwegian jazz composers Norwegian jazz ensembles Musical groups established in 1997 Musical groups from Trondheim {{Norway-band-stub