Hayden Powell
Jo Skaansar – bass
Eyolf Dale – piano
After working with several quintets and quartets the last years, Hayden Powell’s band has found it’s current form as a trio. The drum-less band gives great freedom to the musicians, who all know each other well. The result is an original and democratic trio, and a lot of creativity. The music is based on Hayden Powell’s compositions, which spring from the scandinavian jazz tradition, but also incorporate elements as contrasting as traditional jazz and minimalistic contemporary music. Powell’s first album as a leader, The Attic, was released in September 2011 and also features guest musicians Jasper van Hulten on drums, Tore Brunborg on saxophone and Erik Johannessen on trombone. It received great reviews in the Norwegian press, such as Dagsavisen, Dagbladet and Nettavisen.
Recent posts about Hayden Powell
- On tour in Northern Norway
We’ve been having a great time on our tour this week, and have played concerts in Brønøysund, Mo i Rana and Bodø already. I’m happy to be playing with such a great band, and really grateful that so many people have put in such a lot of energy to organize the concerts. Tonight we’re playing in Vadsø, and this will be the most northerly concert I’ve ever played. The plane ride here from Bodø took us through Tromsø, Kirkenes and Vardø, and the weather allowed for great sightseeing although the wind made it a bumpy ride. There’s a special atmosphere up here in Vadsø, and the soundcheck gave a good vibe. So hopefully tonight will be another highlight! There’s a nice little story about tonight’s gig. About 10 years ago I had the my first gig with a and bearing my own name, in Geiranger with tubaist Daniel Herskedal and guitarist Espen Bjarnar. After the gig this guy from Varangerfestivalen (Vadsø jazz festival) gave me his card and told me to call him about a gig at the festival. For some reason, I didn’t call him, I think at the time I didn’t dare or maybe I just forgot. But anyway, he mentioned it when I met him again earlier today, so maybe that was part of the reason for them booking us this time . The pictures attached are from traveling and the sound checks in Brønnøysund, Mo i Rana and Bodø. They’re mainly taken by my pianist Eyolf Dale
- New reviews for The Attic
Just as we’re setting off for our tour of North Norway, The Attic has started getting some international attention. In a short but positive review, Downbeat (US) calls the album a “strong representation of the contemporary Norwegian music scene”. The Swedish magazine Lira is also enthusiastic, comparing me to the North Sea oil as another reason Sweden has to envy their neighbor to the west. (That’s a new one!) You’ll find the articles in the menu to the right.
- Tour of Northern Norway
I’m really looking forward to taking my band on tour next week during Vinterjazz, and have been spending the last week practicing and writing some new material. The band is usually a trio, so I’m extra excited about the addition of Per Oddvar Johansen on drums, making it a quartet. We’ll be practicing tomorrow and flying up to Brønnøysund on Tuesday for the first gig so check back (or subscribe!), and I’ll try to keep the tour updates coming! Hayden Powell – trumpet Eyolf Dale – piano Jo Skaansar – bass Per Oddvar Johansen – drums Lars Petter Dahl – sound A big thank-you to Brynjar Rasmussen at Nordnorsk Jazzsenter for organizing the tour. Dates: Tuesday 7th of February: Brønnøysund (Brønnøy Jazzforum) Wednesday 8th of February: Mo i Rana (4/4 forum for takt og tone) Thursday 9th of February: Bodø (Sinus/Ad-lib Jazzklubb) Friday 10th of February: Vadsø (Et Kult Sted/Vadsø Jazzklubb), Saturday 11th of February: Tromsø (Tromsø Jazzklubb) www.vinterjazz.no
- Good review of The Attic in Jazznytt
Norway’s jazz magazine Jazznytt recently gave The Attic a good review. In short, their reviewer Arild Rønsen describes the music as “jazz of the highest quality” , praises the planning and use of changing constellations, and credits me for developing a modern and personal expression without the use of electronics. Nice! Read the full review here (in Norwegian)
- Hayden Powell on tour in Northern Norway in February
Hayden Powell will do a tour of Northern Norway in February 2012. The band will consist of Hayden’s regular trio with Eyolf Dale on piano and Jo Skaansar on bass, as well as drummer Per Oddvar Johansen, who will join the group for this tour. The tour is organized and supported by Nordnorsk Jazzsenter (the Northern Norwegian Jazz Association) and will visit the following towns: 7.02 – Brønnøysund: Brønnøy Jazzforum 8.02 – Mo i Rana: 4/4 Forum for takt og tone 9.02 – Bodø Ad Lib Jazzklubb ”SINUS” 10.02 – Vadsø: Vadsø Jazzklubb ”Et Kult Sted” 11.02 – Tromsø: Lillescenen Tromsø Kulturhus
- Great review of our concert in Molde!
Hayden Powell Trio’s concert in Molde was reviewed by Romsdals Budstikke and given a 6/6! Read the review here Also, I was recently interviewed by the same paper
- Hayden Powell Trio on tour
I’m about to tour with my trio, to follow up the release of my debut album The Attic. Hope to see you at one of the concerts! The dates are: 16.Oktober, 1630hrs: Jazz på Jølst (Jølster) 20.Oktober, 2000hrs: Storyville Jazz Club, Molde 21.Oktober, 2000hrs: Volsdalen Kirke, Ålesund 22.Oktober, 2100hrs: Café Onkel, Kristiansund 23.Oktober, 1400hrs: Dokkhuset, Trondheim (Jazzfest.ung) Hayden Powell Trio: Hayden Powell – trumpet, Eyolf Dale – piano, Jo Skaansar – bass. Rune Neergard will play bass in Molde and Ålesund Tickets: 150/100kr. The concerts are supported by Norsk Jazzforum and MFOs Vederlagsfond. Also, please check out the new album! It’s available at my webshop, through iTunes, Wimp, Spotify or any online music store.
- More reviews for “The Attic”
More reviews for Hayden Powell – The Attic: “Det er energi og nerve i spillet” 5/6 (Peter Larsen, Bergens Tidende) “Står støtt på egne bein” 5/6 (Petter Petterson, Romsdals Budstikke) “Det er ikke lett å markere seg i Norges mangfold av kreative jazztrompetister. Hayden Powell gjør det – ikke ved elektronikk a la Molvær eller fløyteimitasjon a la Arve Henriksen, men rett og slett ved fulltonende varmt trompetspill med dype jazzhistoriske røtter” (Erling Wicklund, NRK Jazz) “Hayden Powell gir ut sitt første album under eget navn – med bravur” 4/6 (Trygve Lundemo, Adresseavisa) “Powell ble en del av min høstsang” (Lasse Haugen, Jazzblogg.no)