Snorre Bjartmann Bjerck (born 25 February 1962) is a Norwegian jazz musician (drums, percussion and vocals). He has played in bands like "First Set", Jon Balke,

Batagraf Batagraf (established 2005 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian percussion ensemble, created and led by Jon Balke. Formed in 2003, the concept of the group was to research and investigate the relation between rhythm and language, inspired by variou ...

, and the sami band

Transjoik Transjoik, originally named Frode Fjellheim Jazzjoik Ensemble (founded 1992 in Trondheim, Norway by Frode Fjellheim), is a Norwegian band that plays Sámi music, often characterised as an ambient electronic, techno and trance band, but with a dos ...

., and is otherwise known from recordings and performances with others like: Morten Harket, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Mari Boine, Nils Petter Molvær, Bjørn Eidsvåg, Sigvart Dagsland, Frode Alnæs, Eivind Aarset, Annbjørg Lien, Arve Henriksen, Nils-Olav Johansen, Tim Whelan Trans Global Underground, Karoline Krüger among others.

Career

Bjerck was born in Florø. He was a student on the Jazz program at Trondheim Musikkonservatorium /span>Musikkonservatorium /span>Musikkonservatorium (1984–86). He performs in the band

with Jon Balke,

Helge Norbakken Helge Andreas Norbakken (born 1965) is a Norwegian drummer known for his collaborations with Mari Boine, Jon Balke (MNO/Bathagraf/Siwan), Kari Bremnes, Maria Joao, Karl Seglem, Becaye Aw, Miki N'Doye, Jovan Pavlovic, and Anne Wylie. He is ...

, Ingar Zach, and in his own musical projects. His uses percussion instruments from around the world, along with distinctive vocals and electronic sounds. He made his solo recording debut with the album ''My Place'' (2006), and is influenced by traditional folk music and different environments, using unique samples collected during his tours in Europa, America, Asia and Afrika. These are used as mood elements in the production of a totally new format. Bjerck is often accompanied by guest musicians like the Sami joiker

Ingor Ánte Áilo Gaup Ingor Antte Ailu Gaup, or in correct Sámi spelling: Iŋgor Ántte Áilu Gaup, artist-name Ailloš (born 25 March 1960 in Kautokeino, Norway) is a Sámi actor, composer, and folk musician. He is the brother of professor and politician Ole Henrik ...

, and the Swiss bassist

Mich Gerber Mich or MICH may refer to: People * An abbreviation for Michelle (name) * Mich Dulce (born 1981), Filipina fashion designer, milliner, corsetiere, feminist activist, actress, artist and singer * Mich Matsudaira (1937–2019), American businessman ...

. The production is his own assisted by Transjoik colleague Frode Fjellheim.

Honors

* Vossajazzprisen 2007.

Discography (in selection)

Solo works

*2006: ''My place'' (Vuelie)

Collaborative works

;Within

*1994: "JazzJoik Ensemble: Saajve Dans" (Idut) *1997: "Mahkalahke" (Warner Bros.) *2000: "Meavraa" (Warner Bros.) *2003: "Remix Project EP" (Vuelie) *2004: ''Uja Nami'' (Vuelie) *2005: ''Bewafá'' (Vuelie) ;With others *1996: ''Letters'' (Turn Left), with

Håvard Lund Håvard Lund (born 20 October 1970 in Gildeskål, Norway), is a Norwegian jazz musician (clarinet and saxophone) and composer, known from a series of recordings and collaborations with musicians like Anja Garbarek, Vigleik Storaas, Steinar Rakne ...

*1997: ''Ruošša Eanan'' (Atrium), with Ulla Pirttijärvi *1997: ''Ruošša Eanan'' (Turn Left), with Ulla Pirttijärvi *2003: ''Vind'' ( Heilo), with Hans Fredrik Jacobsen *2008: ''Áibbaseapmi'', with Ulla Pirttijärvi *2008: ''Taus'', with Sigrid Moldestad *2010: ''Meelodi'', Ole Andre Farstad *2011: ''December Song'',

Carsten Dyngeland Trio Karsten or Carsten is a both a given name and a surname. It is believed to be either derived from a Low German form of Christian, or "man from karst". Notable persons with the name include: Given name ;Carsten: * Carsten Charles Sabathia (born 19 ...

*2015: ''As I Walk'',

Anne Vada Anne, alternatively spelled Ann, is a form of the Latin female given name Anna. This in turn is a representation of the Hebrew Hannah, which means 'favour' or 'grace'. Related names include Annie. Anne is sometimes used as a male name in the ...

*2015: ''Spes'', Cantus *2015: ''Barúos'', Catarina Barruk *2015: ''Whatever Happens'',

Nils Are Drønen Nils is a Scandinavian given name, a chiefly Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Latvian variant of Niels, cognate to Nicholas. People and animals with the given name * Nils Bergström (born 1985), Swedish ice hockey player * Nils Björk (1898–1989 ...

*2016: ''Tron Jensen'' *2016: ''Anodyne'', Batagraf/Trondheim Voices *2016: ''Early Spring'', Marja Mortenson Fjellheim

References

Videos

Batagraf https://vimeo.com/155655708 Batagraf https://vimeo.com/40399398 Batagraf https://vimeo.com/40396079 {{DEFAULTSORT:Bjerck, Snorre 1962 births Living people People from Sogn og Fjordane 20th-century Norwegian drummers 21st-century Norwegian drummers Norwegian jazz drummers Male drummers Norwegian jazz composers Norwegian University of Science and Technology alumni 20th-century drummers Male jazz composers 20th-century Norwegian male musicians 21st-century Norwegian male musicians