ESPEN BERG

Early April I will be touring with my trio at a handful of great venues around Europe. The usual lineup, of course, and Louise Lavoll is joining us as sound engineer to assure the best possible EBT-experience. Hope to see you there! Read more

My latest solo album made it to the year’s best list at Jazzism (NL), and both Jazzwise (UK), Jazz Journal (UK) and Salt-peanuts (NO) have all written some rave reviews. In the context of the spontaneously conceived, freely improvised solo piano recital, Berg gives evidence of artistic growth as he moves ever closer to achieving… Read more

Spring 2024 will certainly be eventful – kicked off by Espen Berg Trio’s India Tour 2024 in January. Some clubs and festivals haven’t announced their programs yet, so check back later for updates. Read more

For the first time ever, I’m releasing a new album with an ensemble larger than a trio. This album features a hand-picked ensemble consisting of six high-profile Norwegian musicians with a background in jazz, classical, Norwegian folk music and Indian classical music. In addition to myself on piano and compositions, here is Hayden Powell (trp), Harpreet… Read more

Just a couple of weeks since I released my newest solo album, and here’s a new single already! I’m very proud of this project, and it’s exciting for me since this is the first time I’m releasing music with a bigger ensemble (yes, I have worked with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, but that album won’t… Read more

The Hamar Concert is now out in the ether, and you can find it on your favorite streaming platform, or buy it directly from Naxos Music/NXN Recordings I’m very happy that the release got crowned with a top rating and a beautiful review in Norway’s most popular newspaper, VG: “Espen Berg receives a salary slip… Read more