About:
Kongsberg Jazz Festival, also known as Kongsberg Jazz Festival, is a prominent music festival held annually in Kongsberg, Norway. It is one of the oldest and most esteemed jazz festivals in Europe, with a history dating back to 1964.
Famous For:
The festival is famous for primarily focusing on jazz music but also encompasses a wide range of related genres like fusion, soul, funk, and world music.
Creation Purpose:
Kongsberg Jazz Festival was by a group of enthusiastic jazz enthusiasts in Kongsberg. The festival's initial aim was to bring jazz music to the local community and provide a platform for jazz musicians in general.
Impact on the Music Industry:
As one of the oldest and most esteemed jazz festivals in Europe, Kongsberg Jazz Festival has played a crucial role in promoting jazz music within Norway.
Festival was scheduled from 07 Jul to 10 Jul 2021 (3 day(s)).
Kongsberg Jazzfestival takes place in Kongsberg, Norway. Here is the full address of the festival: Kirketorget 2 3616 Kongsberg, Norway
Bjørn Eidsvåg, CC Cowboys, Nils Petter Molvær, Arild Andersen, Bare Egil Band.
The most popular genres and subgenres of the past edition were:
jazz
pop
rock
scandinavian
experimental
ambient
avant-garde
contemporary jazz
instrumental
nu jazz
bass
comedy
electronica
jazz fusion
lounge
nordic
acid jazz
alternative
americana