Storytellers (established 1992 in
Trondheim
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,
Norway
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) is a
Norwegian experimental Jazz band exploring the interface between music and lyrics.
Storytellers released the album ''Enjoy Storytellers'' in 1994.
Band members
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Eivind Aakhus (
composer
A composer is a person who writes music. The term is especially used to indicate composers of Western classical music, or those who are composers by occupation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music.
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lyricist
A lyricist is a writer who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include but not limited to the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment.
Royalties
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)
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Nils-Olav Johansen (
guitar
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)
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Svein Folkvord (
composer
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double bass
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)
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Sverre Gjørvad (
composer
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Etymology and def ...
,
drums
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)
Discography
*''Enjoy Storytellers!'' – (1994, Curling Legs)
References
Norwegian jazz composers
Norwegian jazz ensembles
Norwegian experimental musical groups
Musical groups established in 1992
Musical groups from Oslo
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