Nordic jazz and folk music – with a hint of classical

Tuva Halse Quintet

Energimølla

"Engaging and refreshing for both the heart and the mind." Band led by drummer, composer and bandleader Øyvind Skarbø, combining hardingfele, synth, saxophone, cello and bass.

Telehiv

"sober play in a transparent format". Bassist Tine Asmundsen and guitarist Håkon Storm Mathisen perform as a duo at Jazzkaféen.

Jazzkafé: Tine Asmundsen – Håkon Storm Mathisen duo

Students from Kongsberg Kulturskole perform jazz under the direction of Shannon Mowday. The result of a project in ensemble playing and jazz music at the kulturskole, featuring improvisation, rhythm, harmony and ensemble playing.

Matinee: "Kongsberg Kulturskole with Shannon Mowday"

“extremely wild and delightful” — Krokofant (new date!). Band members: Tom Hasslan (guitar), Jørgen Mathisen (sax), Rune Nergaard (bass), Ole Mofjell (drums).

Krokofant

Kongsberg Big Band under the direction of Bjørn Bogetvedt and Reidun Ottersen Quartet. Every spring, Jazz Evidence hosts a Kongsberg Evening with swinging and groovy music.

Kongsberg Evening

"Paulsberg, Storaas, Fiske and Hulbækmo reinterpret the iconic album" – four Norwegian jazz musicians reinterpret the compositions from the album Belonging (1974), 50 years after its recording in Oslo.

Singing to Belong – Belonging 50 Years

"attractive musical ecosystem". The trio Vinterhagen: Liv Andrea Hauge (piano), Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson (bass), Andreas Skår Winther (drums). Music from the album Veksthuset.

Vinterhagen

Django-inspired Gypsy music, with clear touches of classical music and jazz

Gypsy Mind

"Their prayers are answered! At last they are back in place again!" Ellen Brekken's band A Tonic for the Troops, playing hard-swinging American jazz tradition from the 1960s–70s filtered through later European influences.

A Tonic for the Troops

"Europe has got a new band to hoist up the flagpole" — Cimota, a Norwegian quintet formed by former members of Atomic, with opening act Åker Trio.

Cimota / Opening Act: Åker Trio

"powerful rhythm and expressive solos" — Team Hegdal, led by Eirik Hegdal, celebrating his 50th birthday tour.

Team Hegdal

Nyttårsjazzkafé with two bands, Woodnote (duo) and Super Trio, presented by Jazz Evidence. Free admission.

Nyttårsjazzkafé: Woodnote + Super Trio

"an appealing mix of swinging and groovy music". The repertoire will probably be an appealing mix of well-known Christmas songs and more traditional jazz tunes.

Christmas Jazz Café with Kongsberg Storband

A memorial concert for drummer Axel Skalstad, arranged by Jazz Evidence. The evening's program is put together by Tom Hasslan and features contributions from family, young drummers from Kongsberg, and a band with musicians from Krokofant and Wizrd.

Tom Hasslan Band: Memorial Concert for Axel Skalstad

Christmas Jam on the second day of Christmas, Jazz Evidence. Musicians: Tom Hasslan (guitar), Magnus Aannestad Oseth (trumpet), Håvard Aufles (piano).

Jazz Evidence

Dec 26, 2026

Christmas Jam with Tom Hasslan and His Christmas Jazz Friends

Oct 7, 2026

Tuva Halse Quintet

Sep 16, 2026

Telehiv

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