Norwegian Jazz

Norwegian jazz is an atmospheric and nuanced genre, characterized by its introspective melodies, spacious soundscapes, and blending of traditional jazz elements with Nordic folk music influences. Artists like the Tord Gustavsen Quartet and Ketil Bjørnstad are known for their lyrical piano playing and minimalist compositional styles, which often evoke the serene and stark beauty of Norway's natural landscapes. Meanwhile, musicians such as Mathias Eick and the Helge Lien Trio infuse their works with an emotional depth and a sense of storytelling, reflecting the genre's penchant for melding improvisational jazz complexity with accessible, almost meditative, musical narratives. While each artist brings uniqueness to the genre, a common thread is a contemplative serenity and a distinctive use of space and silence within their intricate and thoughtful arrangements.

Latest Norwegian Jazz Release
undefined album image
Mosaic
Album - 10 Tracks - Released June 27, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Jan Garbarek
Tord Gustavsen Trio
Loftet
Daniel Herskedal
Michael Wollny
Esbjörn Svensson Trio
Top Playlists
Best Classical Music 2 Norwegian Jazz artists
The Sound of Nordnorsk Musikk 2 Norwegian Jazz artists
The Sound of Swiss Jazz 1 Norwegian Jazz artist
CHILLAX 1 Norwegian Jazz artist
Dance 1 Norwegian Jazz artist
The Needle / Bulgaria 1 Norwegian Jazz artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 69 Norwegian Jazz artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 1,498 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Norwegian Jazz artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. June 27, 2025
  2. May 30
  3. May 16
  4. May 15
  5. May 9
  6. May 9
  7. May 2
  8. May 2
  9. May 2
  10. May 2
  11. April 25
  12. April 25
  13. April 25
  14. April 25
  15. April 25
  16. April 18
  17. April 18
  18. April 16
  19. April 11
  20. April 11
  21. April 10
  22. April 10
  23. April 8
  24. April 4
  25. April 4
  26. March 30
  27. March 28
  28. March 28
  29. March 27
  30. March 21
  31. March 21
  32. March 21
  33. March 21
  34. March 14
  35. March 14
  36. March 7
  37. March 7
  38. March 7
  39. March 7
  40. March 6