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Jostein Gulbrandsen

New York based guitarist and composer.

Born in Namsos, Norway on October 19th 1976, he took up the guitar at the age of 9. After enrolling in the performing arts program at Nauma Highschool, he started studying jazz and classical guitar. In 1997 he moved to Kristiansand to attend Agder College of Music.

After two years he decided to move to the US to continue his studies at University of North Texas, under the guidance of Fred Hamilton and Lynn Seaton. In 2001 he moved to New York City to attend Manhattan School of Music, where he studied with Chris Rosenberg, Dave Liebman, Garry Dial and Phil Markowtiz. He finished his Master’s Degree in 2003 and has since the lived in New York, working as a professional musician, covering many styles of music He is the leader of the Jostein Gulbrandsen Quartet and is also a member of the Nate Smith Quartet, Randal and the Matt Grason project, and the Gulbrandsen/Yonezawa Duo, performing at venues like Smoke, Detour, B.B Kings Blues Bar, Kavehaz, Scandinavia House, Blues Alley and Hard Rock Cafe.He has performed for the norwegian Royal family and appeared both on national and public television both in Norway and America.

He has performed in many different contires including Scotland, England, and Japan.

His new CD, "Twelve" is now available on Fresh Sound/New Talent.

Jostein Gulbrandsen: Looking Ahead

Read "Looking Ahead" reviewed by Tyran Grillo

by Tyran Grillo
January 14, 2019

Norwegian-born, New York-based guitarist Jostein Gulbrandsen makes a modest splash with this set of eight originals. The composing is in-the-tradition and buoyant throughout, and harnesses the abilities of an enviable band. Bassist Mike McGuirk exudes plenty of sunshine in opener “Gee Wheez," revealing a carefree undercurrent that infuses the entire session. Drummer Mark Ferber catches his own share of spotlight in the title track, across which the bandleader links one thoughtful note after another. Although perhaps ironic given the sentiment, ...

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Album Review

Jostein Gulbrandsen: Twelve

by Elliott Simon
July 9, 2008

While guitarist Jostein Gulbrandsen may hail from Norway, he and his quartet appear very much at home in this debut that has a decided downtown edge. At the heart of Twelve is a contorted bluesy post-bop that makes wonderful use of complex rhythms and slicing tenor sax courtesy of Jon Irabagon. Both Gulbrandsen and Irabagon possess rapier-like attacks and they make up with crispness and speed what they sacrifice in full round tone. Bassist Eivind Opsvik and drummer Jeff Davis ...

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Take Five With...

Take Five With Jostein Gulbrandsen

by AAJ Staff
July 24, 2007

Meet Jostein Gulbrandsen: Born in Norway, 1976.Started playing at the age of nine. Studies at Agder College of Music, Norway, University of North Texas, and Master's Degree from Manhattan School of Music. I studied pop, rock and jazz in Norway, and got more into jazz after moving to the U.S. I also have many years of classical guitar training. I really enjoy playing different styles of music, and I am trying to blend these elements into my own ...

Performance / Tour

Jostein Gulbrandsen CD Release (Mon) Erica Vonkleist Trio (Tue) Songwriter's Beat (Wed) Clean Feed NYC Fest (Thu-Sun) This Week at Cornelia Street Cafe

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
September 17, 2007

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York 212-989-9319 between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St.

This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe

Mon Sep 17 8:30PM JOSTEIN GULBRANDSEN: CD RELEASE

Tue Sep 18 8:30PM THE ERICA VONKLEIST TRIO FEATURING SARA CASWELL

Wed Sep 19 8:30PM THE SONGWRITER'S BEAT ...
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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

I am covering all styles of music,and teach all levels. Learn how to play chords,scales,reading music,playing by ear,playing solos in pop,rock,jazz,blues,country and classical. Both electric and acoustic guitar. I have had hundreds of students form age 5 to adult. Faculty member of Woodside Music Studio(Park ridge NJ) and Stella Musicschool(Ramsey NJ) Over ten years of teaching experience including Agder College of Music,Norway. Please contact me for rates and availability.