Andreas Utnem

Born 1973, Andreas Utnem has received some international attention through his work with the trio of Norwegian folk fiddler Gjermund Larsen (who, incidentally, also plays with Christian Wallumrød – see the CD “Fabula Suite Lugano”. Parenthetically, it may also be noted that both Wallumrød and a third ECM pianist, Tord Gustavsen, have also played in the weekday mass in the Toyen church. In the North, where folk music is frequently adopted and adapted in religious contexts, the ‘borders’ between idioms may be more porous). Alongside work as church musician and composer of music for theatre and TV dramas, both in Norway and Sweden, Utnem also plays in the jazz quartet of guitarist Bjørn Klakegg.